Bali United vs Persebaya Surabaya Prediction: This Will Be Between Two Lions Littered

With a game in hand on the league, The Tridatu Warriors of Bali United draw swords against the Green Crocodiles of Persebaya Surabaya ahead of Matchday 17, with distinct performances of both sides clashing on the Wayan Dipta Stadia. Despite Persebaya’s obvious league lead, they have lost thrice to Bali United in direct pairings.

The two sides are excellent in front of goals, so I’m expecting a goal barrage between the sides. This game could have many outcomes as either side could claim all points or spill equity in a stalemate at full time.

Last Five Matches: L-D-L-W-L

The Tridatu Warriors have played the last five games to accumulate three losses, one win, and one stalemate. Dominant in front of the goal, the Warriors have scored at least a goal in the last five matches. However, the up-downs experienced by the team were exemplified the previous week, in their 2-1 bicker against Madura United, who led them comfortably by a two-goal extension, before the late consolation proffered by Privat Mbarga, our player picked to make a difference (refer to previous text). Bali has scored twenty-two goals and conceded fifteen goals.

However, the last four home games of Bali United have given three wins and one stalemate, scoring ten goals while conceding four.

Our favourite player today is picked from the midfield – Muhammad Ramat from the left wing, whose excellent ball control is bound to put the opposing defenders in trouble or at risk of conceding fouls.

Last Five matches: W-W-W-D-W

The Green Crocodiles push for a ninth win, having stayed undefeated in the last eight games where they have struggled against elite teams, maintaining the status quo and retaining the league lead. Last week against Borneo FC, the Crocodiles crawled to a 2-1 scoreline, with man of the match Francisco Rivera registering a brace in the first 30 minutes (16th and 29th minute).

Away from home, the side has taken three wins, one loss and one stalemate in four recent games, scoring three goals and conceding three.

Persebaya holds a three-gam-long grudge, having lost all three recent meetings, with deep intent to balance the scales in a season already tipped in their favour.

Bali United has a long history with Persebaya Surabaya, winning the last five direct pairings.

While this game will be against two littered lions, it is evident that Bali United’s strength lies at the mercy of the league leaders, who are set to frustrate all efforts of the opposition, who are desperate to maintain the status quo.

My Prediction: Bali United 1 - 2 Persebaya Surabaya.

My best options for this game are:

• BTTS (Betway 1.74 odds) — This is because the two sides are clinical, hoping to punish each other at the slightest opportunity.
• O 2.5 (Bet365 2.00 odds) -- I picked this option because I expect at least two goals from Surabaya and maybe a consolation from Bali United.
• A win for Persebaya (1xbet 3.10 odds) — Obviously, the visitors have been the better pitch performers due to their ability to hold the ball while pursuing ambitious endeavours.