Bali United vs Persik Kediri Prediction: Goals Expected From Both Sides

For Round 18, Bali Tridatu Warriors will rise to the occasion against The White Tigers of Persik Kediri, confident of an 80% run in the last five league ventures. Bali United's struggles continue, having held their own against Persebaya Surabaya and Persib Bandung, staging a win and a tie.

One point separates the two sides listed in the sixth and seventh spots. The visiting outfit is on a scoring spree, and with seven goals in the last two games, Bali United may have bargained more than expected. A win, if eventually reached, would be at a high price.

TEAM NEWS - Bali United (6th)

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

The Tridatu Warriors have had two wins, two losses, and one stalemate in five recent league games. They once again proved their mettle against the Bandung Tigers in a 1-1 affair in a match that saw the 1-0 lead slip through their fingers in the 93rd minute of the game, which was physical, with seventeen fouls, which produced seven yellow cards.

Bali’s home record remains flawless, with the side holding firm against Persis Solo (3-0), PSM Makassar (1-1), Persija Jakarta (3-1), Persebaya Surabaya (2-0), and Persib Bandung (1-1).

In the game against Persib Bandung, they executed high presses, which pushed the opponents to commit errors that led to shots.

TEAM NEWS - Persik Kediri (7th)

Last Five matches: W-L-W-W-W

Persik Kediri has shown colours in their recent plays, with the team pushing goals in the last three league pairings. They showed strength against Semen Padang in the 3-1 affair despite conceding early. They came from behind in that game to seize a two-goal win in the four-goal encounter.

Away from home, they have taken two wins, two losses and one stalemate in five games, scoring nine goals in the last five games.

Persik plays the counter-game, unlike the hosts, who play the midfield. They look to foster their three-game winning streak in this encounter against a league elite like Bali United, who will surely put up a rigorous challenge.

WHAT YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT THIS CLASH

• Bali United won the last direct meeting between the sides.
• Bali’s has a perfect running home streak with three wins and two stalemates.
• Persik Kediri has an 80% scoring record away from home.
• The two sides are avid goal-scorers.

TABLE SORTS - Bali United vs Persik Kediri

Teams Position Goals Scored Goals Conceded Points

6 25 16 28

7 21 19 27

Expert Betting Tips

The two sides have shown scoring flair in their most recent displays, with goals on both sides in their last league appearances. As such, both sides of the scoresheet are predicted to reflect texture. It is anticipated that Persik will lacerate goals, while Bali United is expected again to contain their home turf down with a formidable duel.

My best choices for this game are:

• BTTS (Betway 1.80 odds) — This is because the two sides have shown flair in front of the goal in recent games.
• O 2.5 (Bet365 1.85 odds) -- This option is ticked because I expect at least two goals from Bali United and maybe a consolation from Persik Kediri.
• A win for Bali United (1xbet 1.60 odds): The hosts have made better pitch play due to their ability to hold the ball while going after goals, which should help them bolster their claim.