Madura United
- Madura United are near the relegation zone in 14th spot on 26 points after 17 Apr and need the points more than Dewa United to avoid the drop.
- The hosts have been a bit up and down of late, winning their last two games 2-1, but suffering several heavy defeats earlier in the campaign.
- Carlos Parreira, Madura’s Brazilian boss, has tightened the team’s structure and coaxed better performances from foreign attackers.
Dewa United
- Rafael Struick and Noah Sadaoui have added freshness and flair to Dewa’s attack, while Ricky Kambuaya is providing quality in the midfield and energy up front.
- Dewa are unbeaten in four of their last five in the league, including a 2 - 2 draw with Persib when they had to come from behind to snatch a point.
- Jan Olde Riekerink’s Dutchmen are possession-oriented, disciplined and patient in the build-up, although there are enough players who can play fast when they get in behind defences.
Head-to-Head
Madura United and Dewa United are well matched for this fixture, with two wins apiece and two draws from the last five meetings.
Madura United
- Lulinha is the main man for Madura, having scored their vital away goal at Persebaya and been a constant threat all season.
- Kerim Palić and company can cause some damage from set plays and in transitions, but their output has been patchy.
Dewa United
- Alex Martins (who scored and played well against Persib) could swing momentum if cleared to play after his red card in the recent clash.
- Rafael Struick, Noah Sadaoui and Ricky Kambuaya provide a mix of flair, freshness and midfield quality.
Betting Insights
- Madura are rated 3.38 to win, Dewa 1.88 and the draw 3.64, which reflects the form of both teams and makes Dewa the favourite.
- Both teams to score: Yes is the bookmakers’ favourite for the match.
- Both sides can score, as they have done in this fixture.
Prediction
- The game will be tight and tense, but goals look likely and the momentum could swing in favour of the visitors if Madura’s defence is not on top of their game.
- A draw or a one-goal victory for the visitors seems the most likely outcome.
