Persib
- Persib have gone unbeaten in their last five matches, including a 2-2 away draw to Persebaya.
- Persib have won recent home games, including a 5-0 win over Persita, and have scored at least two in domestic and AFC2 fixtures, so there is a lot of reason to believe Hodak’s side can put this game to bed comfortably.
Persik
- Persik have been leaking goals of late and that is the main reason why they can’t pull themselves out of mid-table mediocrity with 26 points putting them 12th in the BRI Super League.
- The visitors have had a mixed bag of results of late, losing 4-3 at home to Bhayangkara and 4-0 at Malut United, but getting three points from Dewa United and scoring in every game.
- Adrián Luna has been a revelation since signing on loan, creating chances and contributing in the final third.
Head-to-Head
Persib have won two of the last four BRI Super League matchups with Persik, scoring four goals in the last home clash.
Persib
Luciano Guaycochea is their creative spark, Marc Klok is their set piece man and the team’s midfield metronome, while Andrew Jung leads the line with regular goals and a physicality that makes him a menace for any defender.
Persik
- Firly is one of those players who thrives on the big occasion and can never be relied upon to play second fiddle, as Vava Mario Yagalo and Mohammad Khanafi have both recently discovered.
- Adrián Luna has been a revelation since signing on loan, creating chances and contributing in the final third.
Betting Insights
The bookmakers are not expecting anything but a home victory in this fixture, pricing Persib at 1.23 and Persik at 8.25 , but we feel the underdog is worth taking at that price.
Prediction
- Persistent tropical downpours in West Java could disrupt the rhythm of Persib’s potent attack on Monday when they face a plucky Persik Kediri side that are capable of causing an upset.
- Persib are much more of a ‘play the game’ team, where Bojan Hodak’s team has been lauded for their structured approach, disciplined midfield pressing and ability to punish turnovers by countering at high speed.
