Persebaya take on the visitors PSIS Semarang in the round 27 match of Indonesian Liga 1. The match will be played on Wednesday, March 12th at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium (Surabaya).
The Fierce Power from Surabaya is finally gaining momentum! After an impressive home victory over Persib Bandung (4-1), Paul Munster’s side followed up with another strong result, edging past PSM Makassar away (1-0). Two consecutive wins against serious opponents signal that this team is genuinely aiming for high positions this season. It's worth noting that "Bajul Ijo" (as the club is known among local fans) currently sits third in the standings with 47 points, trailing only Dewa United (49) and Persib Bandung (57). Their record stands at 14 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses, with a goal difference of 31-27. Interestingly, Persabaya has been a fortress at home—winning 9 of their 13 home games and suffering just one defeat. With their current form, they appear well-positioned to maintain their strong standing in the league.
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Gilbert Agius’ team suffered a 2-0 defeat to Persija Jakarta in their last match, marking their third loss in their last five outings. With 23 points after 25 rounds, PSIS sits in 15th place, just one point above the relegation zone. Their season statistics are far from impressive: 6 wins, 5 draws, and 14 losses, with a concerning goal difference of 20-33. Their attack has been particularly worrying—having scored only 20 goals, PSIS holds the lowest-scoring record in the league. Despite these struggles, the head coach remains optimistic. "We had a good preparation ahead of the match against Persebaya. We know they’re having a great season, but we came here to get points," said Gilbert Agius. However, their defensive vulnerabilities and lack of attacking threat make their task extremely difficult against a high-flying opponent.
Persebaya has struggled to win the first half in 10 consecutive matches. Additionally, in 14 of their last 17 home games, they failed to secure a lead before halftime. Looking at head-to-head statistics, the hosts have not led at halftime in 6 of their last 7 meetings against PSIS. Meanwhile, despite their overall struggles, PSIS has been relatively solid in the opening halves of away games—remaining unbeaten in the first half in 7 of their last 8 matches on the road. In their previous encounter in November 2024, Persebaya secured a 1-0 victory, but the only goal came in the second half. Given Persebaya’s struggles with fast starts and PSIS’s desperation for points, the most logical and well-supported bet is "1st Half: X2" (Draw or PSIS to win the first half) at odds of 1.65, which looks quite appealing based on the available statistics.
Prediction for the match: PSIS Semarang not to lose (X2) in the first half.
