PSIS Semarang vs Persita Prediction: Three Points Up for the Best Squad

The Indonesia Liga 1 continues to progress as PSIS Semarang hosts Persita at the Maguwoharjo Stadium. The hosts are heavily preferred as both sides battle it out for points needed to climb up the table. Both sides claimed ten points in the last five meetings and are respectively comfortable in the domestic league matchup. How far will the goal margin be?

PSIS Semarang (8th)

Last five matches: D-D-W-W-L

PSIS Semarang goes into the contest after several remarkable performances, hoping to chase the league leaders Persita who stay ahead with five points.

From home, PSIS Semarang has twenty-nine points from twelve games. Away from home, they have twenty-three points from twelve games. The squad returns to base with positivity ahead of the fixture against Persita FC.

With the recent departure of ex-Real Madrid Star Marcelo, fans expect the boys to play with a little more technicality and incisiveness, they should be able to uphold the little legacy they have carved at home throughout the season.

Persita (10th)

Last five matches: D-D-W-D-D

After managing to consolidate tenth place - following consecutive victories against other opposing squads. Persita found themselves face to face with PSIS Semarang. A win and four draws in five games managed to keep the guests afloat in the tenth position.

They have a fair record at home, playing five games and securing twenty points. Away from home, they have twelve points from twelve games.

Persita struggles to find the net; even in the match they tied recently, they could not score. It will be challenging because they have close to zero chances of emerging winners of this contest.

Expert Betting Tips

From the look of things, we tip a Win for Either Side at 1.70 odds (coinplay)

Even though both teams are evenly matched, Persita FC has zero preference over PSIS Semarang and would only be expected to score a few goals in this contest. Regardless, we still go for Over 2.5 Match Goals at 1.99 odds (1xbet)

The match could also end with a Draw at 2.35 odds (bet365)

Good luck!