Persebaya Surabaya vs Persija Jakarta Prediction: Few Goals Expected In This Clash

The Green Crocodiles of Persebaya Surabaya will play their eleventh league fixture against Persija Jakarta, a fifth-placed opponent struggling to strike buoyancy. The last direct clash between the teams ended in a 1-1 stalemate. With neither side eager to budge, the passive-aggressive nature of this midweek clash promises goals.

Persebaya Surabaya (2nd)

Recent Form: D-L-W-W-W

The Surabaya Crocodiles have three wins, one loss, and one stalemate in the last five league matches. The side, who have been stunning in the league this season, will impress their home fans again, who have seen the team take six victories and three stalemates in ten recent league fixtures.

At the Bung Tomo, the team has not lost a single game- taking three wins and two stalemates, with a six-goal yield.

The most notable squadmate on the team is Bruno Moreira, the top man for the team, who is expected to convert opportunities.

Persija Jakarta (7th)

Recent Form: L-D-W-W-W

In the last four games, Persija Jakarta has taken three wins, one loss, and one stalemate. The previous week's win against Madura United put them on a perfect roll after beating Arema and PSIS Semarang.

They have played two wins, two losses, and one stalemate away from home, scoring five goals.

Gustavo is expected to break into the chain of command despite registering a yellow card last week, which may indicate he will miss the next match if he collects another yellow card.

Defender Muhammad Ferrari will also excel in this game because he frustrates the opposition's efforts, especially when needed.

H2H ANALYSIS

The last three league meetings between the sides produced less than three goals (U2.5). In these three games, there have also been two BTTS - NO cases, with Persija winning twice.

Expert Betting Tips

• When these two teams collide, the level of defense displayed by the two sides overwhelms the attack. My vision is for less than three goals. Bet365 tips U2.5 goals at 1.61 odds.
• Persija Jakarta enjoys scoring on foreign territory, and while Persebaya has scored in four of five recent home games, a big tip would be a BTTS. Betway stakes this option at 1.90 odds.
• The two teams would vigorously push beyond their limits in this clash, with Persebaya Surabaya winning. 1xbet tips this option at 2.12 odds.