PSM Makassar VS Persebaya Surabaya

Recent form diverges sharply between the two sides. PSM Makassar have posted 2 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses across their last 10 outings, but their recent 6-game run has delivered far more satisfying results, with their unbeaten rate rising noticeably. Persebaya Surabaya, by contrast, hold a 6-win, 4-loss no-draw record in their past 10 matches, yet their finishing output is underwhelming and their form has dipped badly. They have dropped 2 of their last 3 fixtures, with their overall competitiveness taking a clear hit. Built around a defensive counter-attack system, they lack sufficient proactive offensive threat and often find themselves pinned back passively. Though they rank in the upper mid-table of the league, their last match was a thoroughly underwhelming, unimpressive showing. PSM Makassar’s backline has looked disjointed and riddled with unpatched loopholes recently, but they still hold a slight edge in overall performance. It was no easy feat for them to lock in even marginal advantages in their last fixture, making the final outcome of this head-to-head clash far from predictable.