PSM Makassar vs PSBS Biak Numfor Prediction: Can Balotelli come through Again?

The Red Fish of Makassar are pitted against PSBS Biak in the nineteenth round of the Indonesian elite league in avid anticipation of table ascension and a grounded goal consistency. While both sides have netted goals in subsequent games, it all boils down to whoever outscores the other in record time.

TEAM NEWS - PSM Makassar

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

The Red Fish stand firm in this fixture as favorites, scoring two goals and conceding one in the last direct between the sides in the previous butt clash between the teams.

Last week, they survived a close ordeal in their away 1-0 league rumble with Persis Solo, with the 89th-minute set-piece conversion by Balotelli, whose header saved the day.

At home, they have scrapped two wins and two stalemates in four recent games, maintaining flawlessness and integrity in front of their home fans.

Makassar is expected to score goals and, if possible, poach the previous victory taken on the current opponents’ home turf right in front of their excited fans.

TEAM NEWS - PSBS Biak Numfor

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

Biak Numfor rode on the momentum of their previous 3-1 win last week in the 1-1 tie against league leaders Persib Bandung in a game that saw them hold a 1-0 scoreline till the 85th minute when the opposition equalized.

Biak has maintained a decent status quo in recent games, scoring at least a goal in every appearance and beating Dewa 3-1 at full-time.

Away from home, their recent form indicates two wins, two losses, and a stalemate in five games where they have scored seven and conceded ten.

The team sits in the eleventh spot, with two losses, two stalemates, and one win in the last five league games.

Crucial Facts About This Clash

• Both teams have scored in all five recent games in the league.
• Makassar has scored in five recent home games.
• The last meeting between the sides ended in a 2-1 scoreline.
• Biak Numfor has scored in ⅘ of their away appearances.

TABLE SORTS - PSM Makassar vs PSBS Biak Numfor

Expert Betting Tips

Judging from the recent performances of the two sides, it is safe to assume that the following predictions are in order:

+ Win for PSM Makassar at 1.69 odds from 1xbet;

+ A BTTS at 1.93 odds from Betway;

+ Over 2.5 at 2.03 odds from 1xbet.