Persik Kediri vs Persija Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Liga 1

Persik Kediri vs Persija Preview

• Competition: Liga 1
• Date: Saturday, 19 April
• Kick-Off Time: 01:00 PM GMT
• Venue: Soepriadi Stadium

The Persik Kediri vs Persija match will be played on Saturday, 19 April at the Soepriadi Stadium. The 11th-placed team host the fifth-place team as both teams will be aiming to get three points.

Persik Kediri did start their campaign well, but as the season progressed, they started to drop points and have been poor this season. They do have the players who can get them results, but all have failed till now. Fans are disappointed with the team's performance so far, and pressure is mounting on the coaching staff.

They have dropped points from winning positions, and their attacking department has also let the team down. In 28 games, they have won nine games, drew nine games, and 10 matches ended in a draw. With 36 points on the board, they are placed just outside the top 10 and will hope to get as many points as possible from the remaining games.

Persija have high hopes for this season, as they have players of high quality. Just like Persik, they have also been quite poor in defence, as they have dropped points and have let their fans down. They have also faced some issues off the field, but on the field, they do need to improve their performance.

They have a huge fan base throughout the country and will hope to make them happy. Despite Persik not being in good form, they will be a difficult team to beat for sure. They are currently sitting at the fifth spot and will have to be at their best to get their three points away from home. This will be a mouthwatering clash.

Persik Kediri Team News

For the home side, Supriadi and Ezra Walian will not be available, as both of them are out of the season due to injuries. The rest of the players are fit to play.

Persija Team News

The away team doesn't have any injury concerns going into this fixture. All the players are fit to play on Saturday.

Persik Kediri vs Persija Predicted Lineups

Persik Kediri Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Navacchio (GK)

Defenders: Hehanussa, L, Kiko, Meilana

Midfielders: Otto, Chand

Forwards: Samir, Valente, Osman, Khanafi

Persija Predicted Lineup (3-4-3):

Goalkeeper: Eduardo

Defender: R, Kudela, Pranata

Midfielders: Fahmi, Sjahbandi, Abimanyu, Andrade

Forwards: Matsumura, Sulaeman, Pamungkas

Persik Kediri vs Persija Head-to-Head Record

Both teams have faced each other 13 times, out of which Persik Kediri won five games, Persija won five games, and three matches ended in draws. In the last five matches, Persik Kediri won once, one match ended in a draw, and Persija won three games.

Key Players to Watch in Persik Kediri vs Persija

Ze Valente (Persik Kediri)

This is the fourth season of the Portuguese in the Liga 1 and the second season with Persik Kediri. In his first spell when he joined the club as a loan player, he made a good impact, which led the club to sign him. Valente has a lot of experience of playing in the top Portuguese division, and he is a player who is capable of making a difference on the field.

Due to his style of play and aura, the fans love him. Valente is a player who can break defences with his through balls and is a decent dribbler who can take on players on his own. He is a team player who his offensive and defensive duties very well on the pitch. In 23 matches, he has scored six goals and provided four assists.

Ryo Matsumura (Persija)

Matsumura is a Vissel Kobe academy graduate, and in the last few years, he has played in Thailand and is now playing in Indonesia. The Japanese is a tricky player who can play at multiple positions. Despite having a small stature, he is able to take on big boys and make things difficult for them. he has been part of Persija for the last two seasons and has impressed everyone with his performance.

His core strength makes him hold on to the ball, and due to his low center of gravity, he is able to shrug off challenges. In 28 matches, he has scored seven goals and provided nine assists.

Persik Kediri vs Persija Prediction

Persija are in fine form, and despite being the away side, they will be the favourites to win this fixture. Persik are not able to perform well as they are not able to find consistency and are failed to get good results.

Persik will surely enjoy the home advantage, but quality-wise, Persija are a much better side. Most probably, the away team will win this fixture.

Predicted Score: Persik Kediri 0-1 Persija

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