PSM Makassar vs Persija Jakarta Prediction: Expecting a Dirty Brawl In This Game

PSM Makassar visits Persija Jakarta as the two sides tussle it out for points necessary for league table ascension. The two sides dropped points in the previous league matchday and would seek to return to winning ways from this game. Makassar has managed to stay without defeat in two recent games, while Persija is on the verge of a third consecutive beating. Despite the characteristics show of character between the sides whenever they clash, the last five meetings between the sides reveal three Persija wins and two stalemates being the best Makassar has been able to produce. Will this be another stalemate episode, or would Persija once again re-affirm their superiority against a highly motivated host?

Rcent Five matches: D-W-L-L-L

Makassar shockingly thrived in the previous matchday clash against RANS Nusantara, which critics proposed was possible by the infused morale from the 3-1 AFC victory over Singaporean side, Hougang United. The side may be on the verge of a demoralizing defeat as they pull weights against a familiar winning opponent, Persija Jakarta in the next game. Four points in five speak volumes of the team’s numerous setbacks, but should the side improve defensive porosity and midfield coordination, they may have a little space to do the impossible - or settle for a stalemate in the least.

Recent Five matches: L-L-D-D-D

The visiting outfit Persija are currently in worse form than PSM Makassar whose woes are attribute to rapid squad rotation and fixture congestion - considering the implosive matchups in the AFC. The side has come out victorious in three of five games against PSM Makassar - despite the recent domestic slump in form - two losses and three losses. Despite the recent winless streak, Persija has scored in fiv epf these recent clashes and are very likely to score in his fixture, as they have done in five recent direct clashes over the hosts.

• Persija Jakarta has won three of five previous games against PSM Makassar.
• In these games, there have been at least two goals with three games featuring over 2.5 Match goals.
• Four of these fixtures resulted in a BTTS rating.
• The two sides have scored in all recent domestic league games.

A lot of factors vary in this contest; regardless, we have tailored these three conclusions regarding this game:

• The two sides have prominent goal scores. As such, our initial tip falls to a minimum total of three goals at full-time. Bet On Over 2.5 Match goals at odds of 1.98 from 1xbet.
• Irrespective of who scores the first goal, we tip both teams To Score at odds of 1.79 from Betway as our second option.
• Persija Jakarta has won three of five direct encounters between the sides. They remain the undisputed better side to claim victory. PSM Makassar can not break the jinxed streak of losses against Persija Jakarta. Bet On an Away Win at odds of 3.50 odds from Bet365.

Good luck!

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