Persis Solo
- Persis Solo are in a relegation dogfight, hanging around 15th on the table with approximately 20 points from 25 matches and their only hope of pulling themselves clear is a win in this Wednesday matchup with Bhayangkara Presisi Indonesia FC.
- Milomir Šešlija’s men have been pragmatic and stubborn in their approach in recent weeks, picking up three wins and two draws from their last five matches, a run that included a key 2-1 home win over Semen Padang in their most recent outing.
Bhayangkara Presisi Indonesia FC
- Bhayangkara have hit their stride in the league’s second half, winning their last five fixtures in a row and scoring at least twice in every one of those games.
- Paul Munster’s pressing, attack-minded approach has yielded results as his team beat Semen Padang and came from behind to beat PSIM Yogyakarta in their previous two matches.
Head-to-Head
No draws in the last five games between these two in Liga Indonesia ( Persis Solo have won 3, Bhayangkara 2 ).
Key Players
- Kodai Tanaka is their top scorer and focal point going forward, while Bruno Gomes and Gervane Kastaneer provide craft and creativity, with Gomes notably on the scoresheet in the 3-0 win over Bali United.
- Moussa Sidibé leads the firepower up front as their top goalscorer, netting in multiple recent fixtures and sealing their latest comeback win.
Betting Insights
- Persis are the slight favorites coming into this game at 2.35, but the bookies’ odds would suggest that Bhayangkara are pretty close behind at 2.85 with a draw coming in at 3.08.
- We’re happy to chance a very tight game with the draw on the double chance here, as there’s no value in the outright markets, but we’re backing Over 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score for our main selection.
- There are no major injury or suspension issues for either side and both should come into the game at or near full strength.
- The weather should be warm and cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms, which could suit a more direct style and favour the team who are most comfortable in tough conditions.
Prediction
With Persis Solo fighting for their lives to avoid the drop and Bhayangkara’s top-six ambitions at stake, we could see a thrilling, back-and-forth encounter on Wednesday.
