On March 04, 2025, Persija Jakarta and PSIS Semarang go head-to-head in the 25th round of the Indonesian Liga 1. The venue for this showdown is Jakarta International Stadium, Tanjung Priok, Jakarta, and it will kickoff at 13:30 GMT. With just 10 rounds left in the 2024-25 season, each match is decisive for these teams who have opposing objectives. Persija is in the quest for glory, while PSIS is fighting for survival.
Persija Jakarta vs PSIS Semarang: Poor results on both sides
Occupying the 4th spot with 40 points after 24 rounds is Persija Jakarta. A team that had everything to go right until, in the last 5 rounds, failed to win a match. They registered 3 draws and 2 losses, including a 3-3 draw against the worst team in the league, Persis. However, their capacity to find the back of the net shouldn’t be overlooked. So far, they have netted 38 goals, 8 in the last 5 games, with a +10 goals difference.
PSIS Semarang, on the other hand, have a record of 3W, 5D, and 13L, for a total of 23 points. With this performance, it no surprise that they occupy the 14th spot, with just 2 points above the danger zone. Their current form of 1 victory, 2 draws and 2 defeats might seem like better stats compared to their hosts; however, this is their only victory in their last 10 games. Additionally, they have a -11 goals differential (23:31).
The Odds: Where is value?
Although both teams have not won a match in their last 4 games, it is still possible to identify the better team between them. As it could be expected Persija Jakarta are the favorites, with the odds of @1.49, against 6.09 for the PSIS Semarang to win. The price for a draw is @4.16, much lower than a win for the visitors.
The match is expected to flow in one direction, thus, the low odds for hosts. However, looking in the Asian Handicap and Over/Under markets, the odds are satisfying; @1.83 for Persija -1 AH (FT), and @1.79 for an Over 2.5 bet.
Another betting option and prediction
Evidently, Persija Jakarta is our team to get back to winning ways. To maximize this impressive match, we will explore the Half-Time market. Persija won the first half of the last 2 H2H matches. Moreover, they have scored 4 goals in the first 45 minutes of their league 5 games. That said, our bet is a victory for the hosts in the first half. Grab this opportunity and open an account at the best betting software to profit from this match and more offers!
