Stadium: Jalat Harupat Stadium
Time: 25.08.2023. 15:00
A lot of tension besieges the Indonesian elite league as Persib Bandung plays against Arema FC in the third match. While the visitors search for the first victory this season, Persib Bandung is unbeaten in the first two games and seeks to foster prestige in this contest.
Receive Your Registration Bonus!Persib Bandung (8th)
Recent Form: W-D
Persib Bandung maintains maximum composure, breaking the ice in the 4-1 opener against newly promoted side Biak Numfor and maintaining momentum in the 2-2 game against Dewa United.
Persib is the highest-scoring team in the first two games, grossing six goals in two games. The game against Biak Numfor was decided in the first half, punishing the guests who dared to equalize with three more goals to secure a 4-1 full-time lead.
Ciro Alves has been spectacular in the wings and tagged as the team's man ahead of this game. His consistency, ball control, and playmaking skills strike chords across the pitch, and his contributions would reflect on the electronic scoreboard.
Arema United (14th)
Recent Form: D-L
Things look bleak for the current Champions of the President Cup, who have not cupped a victory in the season's first two games. The stalemate opener was a rather dull outcome concerning the team’s exposition in the domestic cup exhibition. The subsequent 2-0 defeat against Borneo FC was unexpected, and with a lot of dynamism plaguing the team, the team's fate is unclear, with rumors tagging the side as underdogs in this clash.
Charles Lokolingoy is the sensational character for the side, as his contributions towards his teammates spring hope in the hearts of the visiting fans, who expect to be to par if a win seems far-fetched.
H2H ANALYSIS (LAST FIVE MEETINGS)
The last three meetings between the sides produced two BTTS, two stalemates and a win for Persib Bandung. Lastly, two of these games produced Over 2.5 match goals.
Persib Bandung vs Arema United
| Teams | Position | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Points |
| Persib Bandung | 8 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Arema United | 14 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Expert Betting Tips
The last two games between the sides produced goal-stacked stalemates. If there is one thing to bank on, it's goals. Our thoughts are:
- Persib to Score First Goal and win at 1.66 from 1xbet.
- A BTTS at 1.80 odds from Betway.
- Over 2.5 match goals at 1.65 odds from Bet365.
Other predictions
