Bali United a touch of class above Madura
Madura United
- Madura have been a little bit inconsistent with three wins and two defeats in their last five, but are always a threat on the counter-attack and could cause a few problems for the visitors in this.
- Madura United have suffered two home defeats and remain in a relegation dogfight.
Bali United
- Bali are on a hot streak, winning four of their last five in the league with an easy 6-1 victory over PSBS Biak.
- Bali United’s Dutch coach Johnny Jansen has installed a more pro-active, possession-based system based around wide overloads and coordinated pressing that is usually good for a few goals.
Head-to-Head
Both teams have won the other’s home ground in their three most recent match-ups with Bali edging it in August 2025 by 1-0, but Bali have won the overall series since 2016 by nine wins to six.
Key Players
- His team’s attacking quality is highlighted by Thijmen Goppel on the wing, who has made double figures for the season already and poses a constant threat for opponents to deal with.
- Júnior Brandão remains the biggest threat in attack, having scored the only goal in their recent win over Semen Padang, while Diego Campos has a clinical edge to his game and scored in Bali’s 2-0 win over PSM Makassar.
- Tim Receveur and João Ferrari can provide the ball artistry in the center of the park and provide a defensive platform while Campos and Goppel do the business up front.
Betting Insights
The bookmakers have Bali at 2.34 to win, which looks a little high given the gap between the clubs and their respective positions in the table.
Prediction
Bali United are a touch of class above their hosts Madura United in the Indonesian top flight and should prove too strong for the hosts in a nervy clash on Tuesday.
