Dewa United FC

vs

PSBS Biak Numfor

Predictions & Betting Tips

Tactical chess match expected between possession-based Dewa and counter-attacking PSBS

The hosts, Dewa United FC are a ball-dominant team, a team that likes to control the flow of the game with intricate midfield play and patient build-up play. Jan Olde Riekerink has overseen a slow, steady rise to the top of the Indonesian top-flight since taking charge in January 2023 and his team have been scoring plenty of goals at home this term, averaging 2.12 per-game, 34 in total from 16 home games. However, their form has been a little patchy over the last month or so, with their last three results reading a draw at Barito Putera (1-1), a win at home to Persita (3-0) and a draw away at Persis Solo (1-1). The first Dewa United FC vs PSBS Biak Numfor prediction will heavily depend on the ability of Alexis Messidoro, who has come into his own recently for Dewa United FC, scoring three of their seven goals in their last five games. PSBS Biak Numfor are a very different animal and Marcos Samso has quickly adapted his team to his style of play since taking the helm in February 2025. PSBS Biak Numfor are a deep defensive unit that like to counter-attack at pace and cause all manner of problems for opponents when they can get on the break. Samso’s side average a modest 1.12 goals per-game on the road, with 18 scored in total from 16 Liga 1 away games this term. For this Dewa United FC vs PSBS Biak Numfor preview, it's important to note that Pablo Arganaraz has been in fine form for the visitors recently, scoring four of their goals in the last five matches. PSBS Biak Numfor lost their most recent game at the Biak stadium to Persis Solo (0-2) and were held at Arema (2-2), but they are unbeaten in their previous two away fixtures.

Both teams to score looks a solid alternative to Dewa win

With the odds heavily in Dewa’s favour at -200 and PSBS listed as big underdogs at +429, the draw at +380 looks a viable option for Friday’s game. Dewa have won one and lost one of their previous two games at Indomilk Arena and PSBS will fancy their chances after recording a 3-1 victory at home four months ago when these two sides met in Liga 1. This game will come down to which team executes their game plan best and both teams have been in mixed form recently, with Dewa winning two, drawing two and losing one of their five games in all competitions, while PSBS have picked up the same results in their most recently played five. The second Dewa United FC vs PSBS Biak Numfor prediction could be influenced by Dewa’s strong scoring record at Indomilk Arena and PSBS’s penchant for counter-attacking and hitting on the counter, making the ‘Both Team to Score’ market a decent alternative to the moneyline here. Additionally, our Dewa United FC vs PSBS Biak Numfor betting tips suggest looking for value in markets where both teams’ strengths and recent goal-scoring form are taken into account.