PSM Makassar
- PSM Makassar have won three and drawn two of their last five league games, including a 5-0 demolition of PSBS Biak and a 4-3 away win at Persis.
- PSM Makassar have played some of their best soccer of the Liga 1 season under new coach Tomas Trucha and have a full squad to pick from for Saturday’s rescheduled fixture against Persebaya Surabaya, which makes the PSM Makassar vs Persebaya Surabaya prediction particularly interesting.
- The home team have a five-game unbeaten streak in the top-flight with three wins and two draws, but they have been more positive since Trucha took over, with a real tempo to their possession play and better finishing.
Persebaya Surabaya
- Persebaya Surabaya have drawn four and won one of their last five in the league, conceding late goals and dropping valuable points in several of their draws.
- Persebaya, who are led by caretaker boss Uston Nawawi, have prioritized defensive focus and mental resilience.
Head-to-Head
The last three Liga 1 meetings between the clubs have been cagey affairs with just three goals scored, Persebaya edging the most recent clash 1-0 away at PSM .
Key Players
- Bruno Moreira has gone past 100 appearances for the club and is their main goal source, while Alex Tanque is in hot form for the home side after a hat-trick against PSBS Biak and the late winner at Persis.
- Abu Kamara, who scored the winner against Dewa United, adds a physical presence up front while Yuran Fernandes has been a solid defender who also chips in with goals from set pieces.
- Mihailo Perovic is developing into a reliable secondary goal source for them, while Ernando Ari’s shot-stopping will be needed if Persebaya are to hold out and not concede a late equaliser in this one.
Betting Insights
- Both Teams To Score is available at 1.82, which is a fair price given the teams’ recent attacking exploits and defensive lapses, adding further context for our PSM Makassar vs Persebaya Surabaya betting tips.
- The 1X2 market is likely to be a little more rewarding for bettors here with PSM priced at 2.04, Persebaya at 3.52 and the Draw at 3.06.
- We are siding with the hosts to just nick a close game, as Persebaya will be missing midfield maestro Francisco Rivera through suspension, while PSM have all their players available.
- PSM and Persebaya are separated by just one point and sit around 8th - 10th on the table. This is one of the factors in the PSM Makassar vs Persebaya Surabaya betting tips.
Prediction
Backing the hosts to win at home in Parepare makes sense for us as they have more momentum in attack while Persebaya’s new-look midfield will miss Rivera’s experience and creativity.
