Persib Bandung
- Persib Bandung have 72 points and lead the BRI Super League after 31 games, unbeaten in five (W3, D2), including a 1-0 win over PSIM and a 4-2 away win against Bhayangkara.
- Bojan Hodak’s tactics have produced remarkable consistency at the top of the table all season as his side have a deep squad and play a pragmatic, well-organised brand of soccer.
- Patricio Matricardi and Federico Barba have been solid at the back while also contributing from set pieces.
- Andrew Jung’s clinical finishing in front of goal has earned him a place among the league’s top scorers.
- Beckham Putra Nugraha has driven his team forward from the right wing and has the skill set to change the game in an instant.
Persija Jakarta
- Persija Jakarta are on 65 points, in third place, and could close the gap to four points by beating the league leaders.
- Mauricio Souza’s Brazilian team operate in a similar high-tempo style, but with a more attacking philosophy.
- Maxwell Souza has been their best goal threat, while Allano and Gustavo provide good back-up up front.
- Shayne Pattynama and Rizky Ridho provide stability in the back four, with Ridho as captain and Pattynama as the more creative of the pair.
- Persija will miss injured Mauro Zijlstra for this one while long-term absentee Hanif Sjahbandi has been a big loss to their midfield recently.
Persib Bandung
- Patricio Matricardi and Federico Barba - solid at the back and contributors from set pieces.
- Andrew Jung - clinical finisher and one of the league’s top scorers.
- Beckham Putra Nugraha - right wing creator with game-changing pace and skill.
Persija Jakarta
- Maxwell Souza - main goal threat.
- Allano and Gustavo - attacking support up front.
- Shayne Pattynama and Rizky Ridho - defensive stability, with Ridho as captain.
- Mauro Zijlstra - expected to miss through injury.
Betting Insights
- Persib Bandung are 2.58 favorites to beat Persija Jakarta.
- The hosts’ great home form and the fierce rivalry make the draw and double chance markets more interesting.
- The 3.04 draw and Persija Jakarta double chance is the play here, although we wouldn’t put anyone off from taking Persib at a shade of the favorite.
- The under 2.5 goals market at 1.78 is tempting in what should be a tight affair.
Prediction
- Expect a tense, tight and cagey affair typical of this rivalry.
- The 3.04 draw and Persija Jakarta double chance is the recommended play, with under 2.5 goals also appealing.
