PSM Makassar

vs

Persita Tangerang

Predictions & Betting Tips

PSM back in the groove

PSM have enjoyed a slight resurgence in the last two games with a pair of wins, first beating Malut United in a 3-2 home thriller before taking Barito Putera apart 4-1 away from home. Their overall form has been solid but not dominant, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last 5 games. Manager Bernardo Tavares has led the club since April 2022, introducing a proactive, possession-based style. This PSM Makassar vs Persita Tangerang preview highlights how Persita Tangerang are a more conservative side, they will sit deep and defend their goal and will press selectively. They will play on the break when they can and are reliant on pacey players to hit them through. Fabio Lefundes has been the manager since July 2024 and he has focused on tightening the defense and building a pragmatic foundation. They do not have a particularly impressive away record with 5 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats in 16 away games in the league this season, conceding 1.31 and scoring only 0.81 goals per game on average.

PSM the obvious choice

The odds here make no sense with the PSM Makassar vs Persita Tangerang prediction showing PSM available at -208, Persita a huge +528 and the draw at +315. PSM are the obvious selection to take the points on Friday but at such low odds it’s hard to recommend. Persita did beat PSM 2-1 at home in the reverse fixture 4 months ago but they have lost both their last 2 away games and have had a difficult time in this matchup in recent seasons. A smart alternative wager could be PSM to win with a clean sheet. PSM average 1.31 goals per home game and concede 0.69 in the Liga 1 2024/2025. Persita don’t score a lot of goals away and their defence is not the best, so if PSM can keep them pinned back and control the pace, they can win this game easily. Our PSM Makassar vs Persita Tangerang betting tips suggest it is a clash between a very proactive, aggressive football team and a more disciplined, defensive unit, so we could see a tough game with PSM looking to press and Persita looking to counter. For those looking ahead, the next PSM Makassar vs Persita Tangerang prediction will be eagerly anticipated based on how this game unfolds.