Head-to-Head
Persija Jakarta have won all 3 of the last meetings between these sides, including a 0-1 win away from home last season.
Home - Persik Kediri
- Persik Kediri are 12th-placed and have 39 points from 32 games.
- Persik boss Ong Kim Swee has got his team playing together as a unit and being pragmatic and efficient this term.
- They can set up in a 4-3-3 or a 4-2-3-1 and will keep things tight, controlled and look to counter attack when necessary.
- Persik Kediri are winless in their last two home games (D1, L1).
Away - Persija Jakarta
- Persija Jakarta have not been at their best recently, losing 3 of their last 5 matches, but they have been very good away from home this campaign, winning 10 of their 16 matches on the road.
- Mauricio Souza’s men will be disappointed not to have won more, considering that they have scored 25 times in those 16 away games, which averages 1.56 goals per game on their travels.
- His side play a high-tempo 4-3-3 style which sees them press the ball high up the field and use their wide forwards to stretch the play.
Key Players
- Gustavo has scored 2 of their last 5 goals and is their main threat up top.
- Ramiro Fergonzi is Persik’s dangerman, netting 4 of their last 11 goals.
Betting Insights
- The away win is priced at 1.91 and there is a real possibility of Persija keeping a clean sheet against a home side that can be penetrated.
- The over 2.5 goals bet is also of interest at 1.72, but we will go with the away side and Both Teams to Score - No at 2.13.
Prediction
- Persija Jakarta should maintain their superior head-to-head record over Persik Kediri and take all three points back to Jakarta on Saturday.
- The visitors' recent decline in form and the home side’s mixed form has the game odds tilted in Persija’s favor, but we feel that there is still a solid chance of an away win on Saturday.
