Persebaya Surabaya vs Bali United Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Liga 1

Persebaya Surabaya vs Bali United Preview

• Tournament: Liga 1
• Date: Friday, 23 May 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 12:00 PM GMT
• Venue: Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, Surabaya

Persebaya Surabaya look to clinch a possible top-two finish in the 2024/25 Liga 1 season when they host a shaky Bali United side at the Gelora Bung Tomor Stadium. The Persebaya Surabaya vs Bali United clash will take place on Friday, 23 May 2025 at 12:00 PM GMT.

Persebaya Surabaya are still in the hunt for a possible second place finish in the league, as they sit in fourth place currently with 56 points from 33 games. They have, although, won just one of their last five games and that has impacted their push for the top-two, which can help them qualify for the AFC Challenge League playoffs next season.

Yahya Alkatiri will be urging his side to deliver an emphatic performance in front of their home crowd and entertain them with a thrilling display. Of course, he will need his players to be defensively more resolute than they've been in recent games, but will focus on fast, free-flowing attacking football and entertain the fans by creating a lot of chances using innovative techniques to get the win.

Bali United, on the other hand, still have the possibiltiy of finishing in a top-seven place in the Liga 1 if things go in their favor. They're currently in 10th place, having lost three of their last five games, but can at least end their campaign in bright fashion.

The Tridatu Warriors will be determined to frustrate the hosts by being a stubborn defensive unit and thwart their attacking chances too. However, Bali United will look to be prolific on the counter-attacks and breaks themselves to produce an inspired display and clinch a positive result.

Persebaya Surabaya Team News

Yahya Alkatiri is fortunate enough to have a fully fit squad available at his disposal for now. There are no injury troubles plaguing his side. However, goalkeeper Ernando Ari is ruled out for this game after being sent off in their last match.

Bali United Team News

Bali United are still without some important squad players. Their defender Bagas Adil remains out of action because of an injury he sustained earlier this season. Midfielder Made Tito is also out of action because of a knee injury.

Persebaya Surabaya vs Bali United Predicted Lineups

Persebaya Surabaya Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Andhika Ramadhani

Defenders: Arief Catur, Dime Dimov, Kadek Raditya, Ardi Idrus

Midfielders: Francisco Rivera, Toni Firmansyah, Dejan Tumbas

Forwards: Malik Risaldi, Bruno, Flavio Silva

Bali United Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Adilson Maringa

Defenders: Andhika Wijaya, Arel Kadek, Elias Dolah, Ricky Fajrin

Midfielders: Kadek Agung, Brandon Wilson, Irfan Jaya

Forwards: Rahmat Arjuna, Privat Mbarga, Boris Kopitovic

Persebaya Surabaya vs Bali United Head-to-Head record

These two sides have faced each other on 12 occasions in the past. Out of that, Bali United have won seven games and Persebaya have come out on top on four occasions. In their last five meetings, Bali United have won all five times.

Key Players to Watch in Persebaya Surabaya vs Bali United

Francisco Rivera (Persebaya Surabaya)

The Mexican midfielder has been one of the driving forces for Persebaya Surabaya this season, managing seven goals in 28 appearances with a goal conversion ratio of 12%. He loves to take control of matches for his side, being a livewire in running all around the pitch to help them hold their own against opponents.

Rivera will need to be commanding and proactive against Bali United to cause them real trouble. He'll need to be sharp to regain possession and drive his side forward in counter-attacks, and will also look to get at the end of goal-scoring chances to amplify Persebaya's goal threat.

Privat Mbarga (Bali United)

Mbarga has often been a lone warrior in Bali United's frontline this season, managing to score 10 goals with a 18% goal conversion in Liga 1. He has been their commanding force in the frontline and will need to produce one ruthless performance to help end his side's campaign on a high note.

That means Mbarga will need to be smart in carrying the ball forward and into the key areas to set things up. He'll also be tasked by his teammates to get at the end of chances and finish them off clinically to help Bali United get an important win.

Persebaya Surabaya vs Bali United Prediction

Even though Bali United have dominated Persebaya in recent years, the tables have slightly turned this around time. Persebaya have a much stronger defensive core and have shown an impressive knack of churning out positive results at home.

This game should be an entertaining, aggressive battle, being the last game of the campaign. However, Persebaya should be inspired by the support of their home crowd and feed off them to produce a resilient and clinical display to get a narrow win.

Predicted Score: Persebaya Surabaya 2-1 Bali United

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