Semen Padang expected to fight losing battle when facing Bali United

It's no vacation for neither Bali United nor Semen Padang as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.

Everyone involved with the away team has to get their travel gear ready for this match as there's a whopping 2400 kilometers to cover before arriving at the match.

Bali United form and stats

7-0-0 is the performance here at Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta so far, giving Bali United a total of 21 from their 7 games here. Outstanding results! The team is able to perform also as the away side, as they are nurturing a very healthy winning streak of four straight victories regardless of arena. Ever since the Mitra Kukar game Bali United has been unbeatable here at Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta producing eight straight wins.

Bali United's previous game was a Liga 1 match also played at home, ending 4-1 versus Semen Padang. The home side are looking to build on that result. Previous to that game, a home match hosting PSM in a game that was won 1-0.

A decent goal production from Bali United in their home games so far, with 13 goals from 7 matches. Defensively Bali United have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game (3 in 7 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

Semen Padang form and stats

0-2-3 is the win-draw-loss statistic for Semen Padang, who have the fewest scored goals (7) in Liga 1, in their matches away. The sun doesn’t shine and the birds do not sing for Semen Padang, who have now gone eleven games without a victory. The Mitra Kukar game was their last win and it’s been a dry spell since. The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as Semen Padang have lost on their last two travels.

Semen Padang play their second straight away game, having lost the previous one 1-4 to Bali United. Prior to that match, the Semen Padang manager S. Rusli faced defeat when travelling to Kalteng Putra and losing 0-2.

With the home team given a winning probability of about 80% by the bookmakers, any point(s) for the visitors would be a surprise. Checking earlier matches with similar odds with Semen Padang as the away team, we found two results. Statistics from these were 0 away wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. The outsiders lost 2 of these games by at least two goals.

Many goals are not expected from the visiting Semen Padang as they have only managed to score 3 times from 5 away games. In the opposite end, Semen Padang have conceded 9 goals in their away games.

Head 2 Head

Bali United - Semen Padang 4-1 was the story when these teams last met, earlier this season. H2H stats regardless of arena (last six matches): Bali United 3 wins, 2 draws and Semen Padang 1 victory. As for goals, 4 matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 2 games had two or less.

Top Goalscorers

I. Spasojević 5 goals

R. Fajrin 2 goals

Bali United missing players

Semen Padang missing players