Persebaya Surabaya vs PSM Makassar Prediction: This Challenge May Overwhelm Hosts

PSM Makassar will travel to Gelora Joko Samudro Gresik grounds in anticipation of Persebaya Surabaya for the Indonesia Liga 1. Both teams finished decently last season. The interesting part of this matchup is that PSM Makassar has a narrow edge over the hosts even though the contest takes place on foreign soil. For now, all indicators point to PSM Makassar taking the lead.

Persebaya Surabaya (7th)

Last five matches: L-W-W-W-W

For this game, Persebaya Surabaya faces a real challenge because irrespective of the present statistics, they always find themselves losing towards the third quarter of the game. An excellent way to truly spin the match on its head would be to consolidate defense lines and improve ball interception while attacking vehemently. Persebaya Surabaya has lost one match, and won four games.

Also, the men up front need to improve their work rate by shipping more balls into the opponent's eighteen yards. Failure to attempt new ways may keep them trapped in the same spot, or worse send them below.

PSM Makassar (1st)

Last five matches: W-W-W-W-W

PSM Makassar is a great side, evident in the veracity that the team spurs in charging forward and retreating. They are a sound squad, and the fans would be expecting a delightful game.

They won against the last opponents 2-1 and are currently in high spirits. Persebaya Surabaya on the other hand lost the last match 0-4 in a game that went in a direction no one foresaw.

At home, PSM Makassar took twenty-one points from eleven games. Away from home, they have managed to snatch nineteen points from opponents' grounds in twelve matches. Fans of PSM Makassar expect a slide from this game.

Expert Betting Tips

The last meeting between both squads ended in a one-nil victory for PSM Makassar. Both sides have almost equal chances of success. One thing is certain here, there won't be a lot of goals. However, we are tipping PSM Makassar to win at 1.68 odds (Coinplay)

A BTTS - No will also be an interesting alternative for 1.82 odds (bet365)

The hosts need to bridge the gap between previous league matches, and three points from this match may be the all-time edge required to fuel their campaign. Bet on Over 2.5 Match Goals for 1.77 odds (1xbet)

Good luck!