Getting closer to the top teams is at stake when these two mid-table clubs battle it out. Both will be aiming to improve their league table standing, Persib in 7th and PSM in 10th place.
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
Persib form and stats
The story so far in the Liga 1 for Persib, who have the most clean sheets (13) in Liga 1, at their home stadium (Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium) is 8 wins, 5 draws and 3 defeats.
Persib are confident in defense, having played 304 minutes without conceding a goal in the league.
Persib's last game was hosting Perseru Serui (placed 16th) and winning 4-0. Before that match, a win away at Borneo.
As mentioned above, Persib "killed" Perseru Serui in their previous game. They need to reset completely for this one and beware of complacency.
The Persib fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 27 goals in 16 league matches. Persib have only conceded 13 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
PSM form and stats
There's been little loot from PSM's travels as they have only collected 3 points from 16 away games in the Liga 1. PSM only have 0 wins to counter their 13 defeats and 3 draws. Travelling has not been lucrative for the away team as they have returned home without a win in 16 away games in a row.
PSM delivered a 1-1 draw playing at home against PSS Sleman (placed 9th) in their previous match; a Liga 1 game. A 2-3 defeat away at Barito Putera before that.
Many goals are not expected from the visiting PSM as they have only managed to score 13 times from 16 away games in the league. The PSM manager D. Kalezić has some worries about the defense as 32 goals have been conceded in these travels.
Head 2 Head
The two sides played each other earlier this season: PSM - Persib 3-1. Last ten meetings between the teams: Persib won 3, PSM won 5 and 2 draws. 5 games with over 2,5 goals, 5 matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  E. N'Douassel 11 goals |  F. Haryadi 9 goals |   F. Sinaga 8 goals |
Persib missing players
PSM missing players
| Persib | PSM | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 33 | 16 | 4 | Played | P | 4 | 16 | 33 |
| 12 | 8 | 3 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 12 | 5 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 9 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 3 | 13 | 15 |
| 44 | 27 | 7 | Scored | S | 2 | 13 | 48 |
| 37 | 13 | 2 | Conceded | C | 6 | 32 | 45 |
| 88% | 94% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 75% | 88% | 94% |
| 76% | 88% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 75% | 73% |
| 42% | 44% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 25% | 50% | 55% |
| 27% | 19% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 44% | 36% |
| 9% | 6% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 25% | 25% | 15% |
| 48% | 44% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 25% | 56% | 55% |
| 39% | 44% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 12% | 24% |
| 24% | 19% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 75% | 44% | 27% |
| 6.4 | 7.6 | 5.2 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 2.5 | 3.2 | 4.4 |
| 5 | 4.2 | 4.2 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 7 | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| 2 | 1.6 | 2.2 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.1 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| 304 | 157 | 33 | Total Shots | T S | 51 | 126 | 264 |
| 96 | 47 | 12 | Shots on Target | S O | 14 | 36 | 95 |
| 43% | 51% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 14% | 28% | 37% |
- PSM has the fewest points (3) away
- PSM have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- PSM have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- PSM have yet to win a game away.
- Persib has the most clean sheets (13)
- Persib have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Persib have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Persib have scored at least twice as many goals at home as PSM have scored away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Bali United | 33 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 48 | 33 | 16 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 30 | 13 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 64 |
| 2 | Persipura | 33 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 45 | 36 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 25 | 15 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 21 | 9 | 52 |
| 3 | Persebaya Surabaya | 33 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 55 | 42 | 16 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 31 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 24 | 24 | 13 | 51 |
| 4 | Borneo | 33 | 12 | 14 | 7 | 53 | 40 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 15 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 20 | 25 | 13 | 50 |
| 5 | Madura United | 33 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 53 | 44 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 29 | 18 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 24 | 26 | 9 | 50 |
| 6 | Bhayangkara | 33 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 48 | 41 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 28 | 25 | 7 | 50 |
| 7 | Persib | 33 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 44 | 37 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 27 | 13 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 24 | 7 | 48 |
| 8 | Arema | 33 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 59 | 59 | 17 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 42 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 17 | 42 | 0 | 46 |
| 9 | PSS Sleman | 33 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 40 | 40 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 17 | 23 | 0 | 45 |
| 10 | PSM | 33 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 48 | 45 | 17 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 13 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 32 | 3 | 44 |
| 11 | PSIS Semarang | 33 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 34 | 38 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 19 | -4 | 43 |
| 12 | PS TNI | 33 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 49 | 52 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 30 | 24 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 28 | -3 | 42 |
| 13 | Persela | 33 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 45 | 45 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 27 | 15 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 30 | 0 | 41 |
| 14 | Persija | 33 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 40 | 41 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 16 | 16 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 25 | -1 | 41 |
| 15 | Barito Putera | 33 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 42 | 51 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 22 | 17 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 23 | 29 | -9 | 40 |
| 16 | Perseru Serui | 33 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 34 | 63 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 23 | 27 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 36 | -29 | 33 |
| 17 | Semen Padang | 33 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 32 | 43 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 23 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 20 | -11 | 32 |
| 18 | Kalteng Putra | 33 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 32 | 51 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 32 | -19 | 31 |