Arema FC vs PSM Makassar Prediction: Very Few Goals Expected

The Mad Lions of Arema FC will play their 22nd league match against The Red Fish of PSM Makassar. Both sides are tied at the hips, with thirty-one points accrued from individual struggles. This mid-table clash of supremacy is tipped to keep both critics and pundits on the edge of their seats, with the bullish equality between the sides registering two wins for both sides in the last four direct clashes.

My analysis and overview should help put things in a better perspective. Also, don’t forget to go through my well-thought-out tips, having considered the team’s statistics and player data.

TEAM NEWS - Arema FC (9th)

Last Five Matches: W-L-L-L-W

After three consecutive losses, Arema Indonesia returned to a purple patch last week in the game against Bali United which was considered a fluke by critics seeing how the team has lost against weaker teams. The goal which came twelve minutes into the second half changed the aura of balance, with the overconfident guest awakened to the harsh realities. The rest of the game saw the opposition chase parity — to no avail.

The Mad Lions have impressed at home, with three wins, one loss and one stalemate in the last five games played with the support of their home fans.

TEAM NEWS - PSM Makassar (10th)

Recent Form: L-W-D-L-L

PSM Makassar can be said to be in a momentous turmoil, losing out in the last two league meetings against Dewa United (3-2) and Persib Bandung (1-0). Last week's meeting against Persib Bandung was expected to end better than it did, but the lacklusterness of most of the squad members failed to test the aptitude of the opposing goalie. Daisuke Sakai was the player of the game, with his numerous contributions yet failing to give his team the required advantage.

The team has been piss-poor away from home, with one win, three losses, and one stalemate in five recent games played on the road; where they have scored six goals and conceded eight.

TABLE SORTS - Arema FC vs PSM Makassar

Expert Betting Tips

Despite the odds, I tip Arema to score in this game. Why?

They have consecutively scored in the last three league games, thus it is expected that they also register at least a goal here. Also, they have been impressive at home, scoring against all recent opposition. The last direct meeting between the sides produced a narrow 1-0 win, leaving the team with nothing but confidence ahead of this game.

Since Makassar has a ⅘ scoring chance away from home, it is expected that they put up a decent performance against this set of visitors who are highly charged after defeating one of the most difficult teams in the league. My best tips for this game are:

+ BTTS at 1.75 odds from Betway.

+ Under 2.5 at 1.75 odds from Bet365.

+ A stalemate at 3.22 odds from 1xbet.