Madura United vs PSIS Semarang Prediction: All Eyes On Hosts To Hoard The Three Points From The Guests

PSIS Semarang contest for better standings against 2nd-placed Madura United as both sides anticipate the three points necessary for table ascension. While the guests approach the game as league elites, the hosts pull their weights from the mid-table region. Both sides were unbeaten in their last league outings and are prone to giving their best in this game. In five recent direct clashes between the sides, There have been three (3) wins for Madura United, One Stalemate, and One win for PSIS Semarang. Regardless of the fact that the odds easily favor the hosts, the guests would prove to be a hard nut to crack during this game.

Last Three matches: D-D-W-L-W

The Warak Dragons have taken two wins, two stalemates, and one loss in the most recent five league games. They pull their weights from the eighth spot and are tipped to push the hosts to their edges. Semarang beat Bhayangkara Solo in the opening game 1-3 and pushed against Persita, but was defeated in a 0-2 encounter. They bounced back in the game against Peresbaya Surabaya, winning 2-0 before settling for stalemates against PSS Sleman (2-2) and Borneo (0-0). Although tipped as underdogs against Madura, they have the possibility of stretching the hosts to another ninety-minute stalemate.

Last Three matches: W-W-L-W-D

One of the best teams at the moment, Madura United forge on boldly after taking three wins and one stalemate (ten points) from the last five games. They opened the league with a 1-1 draw against Persib Bandung after which they stretched Persik Kediri to a 3-2 victory. They however briefly dropped points in the 1-2 defeat to Bali United before forcing two recoveries against Persis Solo (4-3) and Madura United (2-1). Their current form pulls the odds in their favor, but the visiting side is more than capable of making them drop points, either by a stalemate or a devastating loss.

The last five meetings between both squads have ended in more wins for Bhayangkara than Madura United. Although it looks like both sides have relatively equal chances of domination, the Guests have a huge edge for preference.

• In light of this, we are tipping Over 2.5 Goals at 1.60 odds (bet365)
• A BTTS - Yes will also be an interesting alternative for 1.80 odds (Betway)
• The guests need to bridge the wide gap between themselves and the hosts, and three points from this match may be the all-time requirement needed to fuel their campaign. Bet on a Draw At Half-time for 1.70 odds (1xbet)

Good luck!

Disclaimer: Odds are subject to change at any given point in time.