Pusamania Borneo vs Persita
PREDICTION / ANALYSIS / ODDS

Pusamania Borneo faces Persita in Liga 1 Indonesia's regular season matchday 31 at Stadion Batakan in Balikpapan on Tuesday, 5 May 2026. The hosts sit second in the standings with 69 points, while visitors Persita occupy ninth place with 44 points. This is a decisive clash between a title contender and a mid-table side fighting to consolidate their position.

Pusamania Borneo are in exceptional form, winning all five of their last matches and scoring 14 goals while conceding only 3. Their recent victories include a 3-0 demolition of Semen Padang and a 2-1 win over PSM Makassar. In contrast, Persita have won just one of their last five games, with losses to Bali United and Persik Kediri. The home side's attack rating of 93% compared to Persita's 7% illustrates the gulf in offensive capability.

The betting market reflects this disparity emphatically. Pusamania Borneo are priced at 1.51, indicating overwhelming bookmaker confidence in a home victory. The statistical model projects home win probability at 45%, with draw and away outcomes both at 45% and 10% respectively. Over 2.5 goals is favoured at 1.63, while BTTS Yes sits at 1.69.

Key bet: Pusamania Borneo to win outright at 1.51. The hosts' perfect recent form, commanding league position and superior attacking prowess make them clear favourites. Persita's struggles and defensive vulnerabilities support the market's strong backing of a home victory.