PSM Makassar
- PSM Makassar are marginally above the drop zone on 8 points from 8 games.
- Tomas Trucha immediately improved their form with a victory at Dewa United.
- They have 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat from the previous 5 Super League games, which is a notable detail when considering this PSM Makassar vs PSBS Biak Numfor betting tips.
- Their defence has conceded only five goals in the last five league matches.
PSBS Biak Numfor
- PSBS Biak Numfor sit a couple of points lower in the bottom half.
- They have been inconsistent, winning 2-1 at home to Persita Tangerang but suffering heavy defeats and several draws in their previous five games.
- Most of their away matches have been played at neutral venues far from their home base in Biak.
Head-to-Head
- PSM have the edge with one win and one draw from two BRI Super League meetings since August 2024, making this PSM Makassar vs PSBS Biak Numfor prediction especially interesting for punters.
- PSBS are not an easy team to break down when playing at home.
Key Players
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PSM Makassar:
- Abu Kamara - has a knack for scoring crucial goals and should be fit after a minor injury scare.
- Yuran Fernandes - defensive leader and captain who keeps things organised at the back.
- Savio Roberto - the creative force behind their attacks and set plays.
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PSBS Biak Numfor:
- Claudio Lucas Morais Ferreira - focal point of their forward play, regularly converting penalties.
- Mohcine Hassan Nader - important for attacking thrusts.
- Heri Susanto - key contributor in attack.
- Luquinhas - also chipping in with important goals.
Betting Insights
- Bookmakers have PSM at 1.34, PSBS Biak at 8.05, and the draw at 4.3, so our PSM Makassar vs PSBS Biak Numfor betting tips will factor in those odds.
- Under 2.5 goals at 1.88 looks like a sensible play.
- Both Teams to Score at 1.65 is also an appealing option given set-piece threat and counter opportunities.
Prediction
- Expect a chess match with PSM’s full-backs and 10s trying to stretch PSBS’s narrow, low block.
- Tropical thunderstorms and humid conditions are possible in Parepare, which could make the pitch slippery and increase the importance of set pieces.
- A tight, low-scoring outcome is most likely with a 1-1 draw as the main pick and a 2-1 PSM win as an outside possibility.