Bali United vs Persib Bandung Prediction: What Can The King Killers, Bali United Do Against Persib Bandung? I Think The Visitors Should Edge Out

Hunting resumes for the Tridatu Warriors of Bali United as they prepare for an ambush against the flawless Bandung Tigers, who lead the pack with five flawless victories in their last five games. The Bandung Tigers broke the stalemate jinx between the sides in the last direct pairing, owning all sorts with a 3-0 fulltime lead; although within the comforts of familiar faces, on domicile grounds.

This game was previously postponed; having been previously slated for the first day of January.

Can the warriors put up better resistance this time? Or are we football lovers anticipating deja vu; having seen their defeat before?

TEAM NEWS - Bali United (9th)

Last Five Matches: D-L-W-L-W

On their trail, the Bali Warriors have left two wins, one stalemate and one loss; poised in the fifth spot with twenty seven points in the last sixteen league games. The team struggled through a 2-1 loss to Madura United before last week’s 2-0 fresh air breath against Persebaya Surabaya, costing them their league lead.

Good news from the team see them flawless through four recent games, with three wins and one stalemate; with nine goals scored within the Dipta grounds in the last five games.

It is expected that Bali United repeats their 4-3-3 formation here; seeing how effective it was in tiring out Persebaya, who suffered two quick second half goals – courtesy of Privat Mbarga’s clinicality and Jaya’s goal anticipation and poaching abilities.

TEAM NEWS - Persib Bandung (1st)

Last Five matches: W-W-W-W-W

Persib Bandung, new leaders of the pack got a leverage to attain the top spot after last week’s 1-0 victory against Persis Solo; a game where the team was expected to show strength but pitch dynamics and tactical alignments saw the right wing players stepping up, in sharp contrast to the men in the middle. Ciro Alves, Marx Klok and E.Febriansyah, all members of the right hand squadron, stepped up in the game, where the goalkeeper Teja Paku Alam earned the Man of the Match award.

The team has taken their flawless streak away from homes. With three wins, while registering five goals; scoring in all games.

WHAT YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT THIS CLASH

• Bali United has not scored two goals against Persib Bandung in the last three direct pairings.
• Persib has not lost any game in the last eight league appearances.
• Bali United has scored in all their home games.

Bali United vs Persib Bandung

Expert Betting Tips

The two sides have shown scoring flair in their most recent displays, with goals on both sides in their last domestic appearances. As such, it is expected that both sides of the scoresheet reflect consistency on both sides. It is expected that Persib scores at least two goals, while Bali United is expected to hold their home turf down with a brutal fight.

My best options for this game are:

• BTTS (Betway 1.71 odds) — This is because the two sides are clinical, hoping to punish each other at the slightest opportunity, given the chance.
• O 2.5 (Bet365 1.80 odds) -- I picked this option because I expect at least two goals from Persib and maybe a consolation from Bali United.
• A win for Persib (1xbet 2.91 odds) — Obviously, the visitors have been the better pitch performers due to their ability to hold the ball while pursuing goals which should help them buttress their claim.