Persija Jakarta
- Persija are the more prolific attacking team in Indonesia’s top-tier, netting 10 goals in their last 5 BRI Super League games.
- Jakarta play a patient style with a lot of possession and will look to play the ball down the wings, making use of their wide full-backs.
- He integrates new signings quickly, and he has the best striker in the team in Maxwell Souza, who has been in prolific form this season, leading the scoring.
- Gustavo Almeida provides Jakarta with a spark from deep in the second half, as he does with his goals, while Allano provides the creativity and assists from wide positions.
Dewa United
- Dewa United play a more direct style, with Taisei Marukawa linking midfield to attack.
- Dewa United have been mid-table in the BRI Super League, picking up 33 points, but have had to juggle their league fixtures with the AFC Challenge League.
- Head coach Jan Olde Riekerink has done a good job so far, rotating the squad when necessary during congested periods, but his side come into this game following back-to-back defeats, albeit after a three-game winning streak.
- Damion Lowe’s arrival from Jamaica in February has given the team more experience and solidity at centre-back, while Alex Martins Ferreira is the focal point of the attack, scoring goals and providing for Dewa’s recent wins.
Head-to-Head
- Persija Jakarta have an advantage over Dewa United in the head-to-head.
- The record suggests it will be a tight game.
- Dewa will be tired after their midweek AFC Challenge League game and may rotate some players.
- Dewa have the quality to make it a close game, but the hosts have the greater quality and depth in the squad.
Persija Jakarta
- Maxwell Souza is Persija’s primary goal threat.
- Allano adds creativity from the wings.
- Gustavo Almeida provides a spark from deep in the second half.
Dewa United
- Taisei Marukawa links midfield to attack.
- Alex Martins Ferreira is the focal point of the attack, scoring goals and providing for Dewa’s recent wins.
- Damion Lowe has given the team more experience and solidity at centre-back.
Betting Insights
- The odds: Persija 1.6, Dewa 4.72.
- Both teams to score is available at 1.65.
- The Jakarta International Stadium will be packed, and the weather forecast is for hot, humid conditions with thunderstorms.
Prediction
A narrow win for Jakarta seems possible given the last two meetings have been feisty games.
