PSM Makassar vs Persikabo
PSM Makassar will meet tough opponents in Week 19 of Indonesian League 1 against TIRA Persikabo. The guest team is planned to be hosted Thursday (9/19) at the Andi Mattoanging Stadium. Facing the top team is a means of proving the strength of the host.
Last Sunday (9/15) PSM Makassar went to the Perseru Badak Lampung headquarters and shared a 1-1 draw. They excel better than Amido Balde’s goal (36 ‘) before being chased by the hosts through Johan Yoga Utama (62’). With this result, they were stuck in 9th place with 24 points.
The same result also appeared when TIRA Persikabo hosted Persib Bandung. However, the hosts took the lead through Osas Saha’s penalty (16 ‘), while the enemy chased through Nick Kuipers’ goal (45 + 2′). The draw also makes TIRA Persikabo still survive in second place with a distance of 7 points from Bali Utd Pusam at the top.
A draw closes the first match between PSM Makassar and TIRA Persikabo this season. The same result could appear in tomorrow’s match, because PSM Makassar has only lost 1 home match, while the remaining 7 have been won. Meanwhile, TIRA Persikabo has only lost 1 game away, while the remaining 4 wins and 3 draws.
Zulham Zamrun was certainly absent after receiving a red card in Lampung last week. Of course this is a big loss for PSM Makassar, especially Amido Balde also suffered an injury in the match and must be absent until October.
The disappearance of these two players would have a negative impact on the power beat Laskar Juku Eja. However, they can take advantage of the bad momentum TIRA Persikabo just beat Persela Lamongan with a score of 6-1 in the last away match. With conditions that are equally less than ideal, the draw might close this fight.
Our Prediction: Over 2.5
Odds: 1.57