PSIM Yogyakarta
PSIM Yogyakarta come into this match coming off a 2-0 home win over Malut United, moving them up to 11th in the Liga 1 table with 42 points from 32 matches.
Madura United
- Madura United have lost four of their last five matches, currently on a two-game losing streak.
- The visitors have struggled on the road in the Liga 1, losing eight of 16 away matches.
Key Players
- PSIM boss Van Gastel has been a breath of fresh air for the hosts, bringing a sense of structure, discipline and a possession-based ethos to the team.
- Madura’s ability to manipulate their shape to get the best out of their players, such as Jordy Wehrmann (2 goals in his last 5 matches), can be an advantage in this clash, but PSIM have shown they have the ability to control the game recently, with their midfield solidity and home advantage, they should have just enough to claim the win.
Betting Insights
PSIM Yogyakarta’s recent form at home, combined with Madura United’s poor away form, makes odds of 1.93 on a PSIM home win seem worth a flutter.
Prediction
This game will be a chess match of sorts, with PSIM looking to control the pace, keeping lines compact and using their disciplined midfield and solid defense to dominate the game.
