Persijap Jepara
Persijap Jepara sit 16th in the Liga 1 2025-2026, on eight points from 11 games.
Semen Padang
Semen Padang are bottom on four points after 11 games, and have lost four of their last five matches.
Head-to-Head
- Semen Padang have the head-to-head advantage in this fixture, winning three times and scoring 11 goals to Persijap’s one win and five goals in seven meetings between the two sides in the modern era (all comps).
- This fixture is something of a rarity, with most of the seven matches played between 2011 and 2014, making this a rare top-flight encounter and a prime subject for Persijap Jepara vs Semen Padang betting tips analysis.
Semen Padang
- Dejan Antonić, appointed by Semen in October 2025, is an experienced Indonesian tactician who has overseen an exciting transition at the club from a rather pragmatic and counter-attacking setup to a more proactive style.
- Cornelius Stewart leads the line for Semen Padang and is one of their top scorers, but they have failed to capitalise on chances all season and the lack of goals is costing them dearly.
- Filipe Chaby and Rui Peixoto are two of the few creative sparks Semen Padang possess in the centre of the park, but their xG and goalscoring record remain a concern.
Persijap Jepara
- Persijap boss Mario Lemos has a similar problem in that he has tried to install a pro-active 4-3-3 approach since taking over in mid-2025, but his team are still conceding too many goals.
- Carlos Henrique remains Persijap’s most reliable goal threat with around five league goals; he is a set-piece weapon and can punish sides with his pace on the break.
- Sudi Abdallah, the pacey Burundian striker, has also been a key man on occasion, scoring crucial goals when his team needed them most.
- Dicky Kurniawan is another key player for Lemos as he controls the tempo of the game and ranks among the club's leading appearance-makers and assist providers.
Betting Insights
- Although bookmakers have made Persijap Jepara favorites to take all three points on Thursday, Semen Padang are outsiders at 3.45 in the live odds market with a draw available at a tempting 3.24.
- The home advantage of Stadion Gelora Bumi Kartini and the fact that the Javanese outfit are marginally the better side leads us to believe that Persijap should be winning this key relegation matchup, which will be crucial for our Persijap Jepara vs Semen Padang betting tips.
- The home side have struggled to score goals all season, as have their visitors, so the under 2.5 goals market makes plenty of appeal at 1.72.
Prediction
A change in weather and home advantage could see Persijap Jepara edge the win here and the forecast suggests a wet match could make this a stifling encounter, but the Persijap Jepara vs Semen Padang prediction is that the draw is our top selection, with both teams unable to afford a loss and both attackers lacking a finishing touch. Our Persijap Jepara vs Semen Padang betting tips suggest a cautious approach in the goal markets.
