Persib vs PSS Sleman Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Liga 1

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• Tournament: Liga 1
• Venue: Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium
• Date: 26th April

• Kick-off Time: 12:00 PM GMT

  Persib vs PSS Sleman is set to take place at the Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium on 26th April in a Liga 1 fixture. Persib are one of the best teams in Liga 1. That has been true over five seasons, during which time they have never finished outside of the top 3, winning the league in the 2020-2021 season. Currently, Persib have 61 points in 29 games, winning 17 matches, drawing 10, and losing only two.

  Their form in the previous five games has been decent, winning three matches, drawing one, and losing one. PSS Sleman, on the other hand, is arguably the worst team this season in Liga 1, with fewer points than matches played. They have a mere 22 points in 29 games, winning seven matches, drawing four, and losing a staggering 18. Their form in the previous five matches has been poor as well, winning only one game. This is a letdown compared to their performance last season, when they managed to finish 13th with 39 points, winning nine matches, drawing 12, and losing 13.

Persib News

The home team have quite a few absentees, namely Rachmat Irianto, Dedi Kusnandar, Rezaldi Hehanussa, and David Da Silva. The best part is that the team is still doing wonders without so many players. Coach Bojan Hodak is likely to field a similar lineup that started in Persib's previous 2-1 win against Bali United.

PSS Sleman Team News

As for PSS Sleman, the majority of their squad is fit, barring two Brazilian players who picked up injuries in their last match against Dewa United. These players are centre-back Cleberson Souza, who has a right ankle injury, and defensive midfielder Betinho, who has a left hamstring injury. Manager Pieter Huistra is expected to field Ifan Nanda Pratama in place of Cleberson and Wahyudi Hamisi in place of Betinho.

Persib vs PSS Sleman Predicted Lineups

Persib Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Mendoza

Defenders: Rudianto, Kuipers, Moreno De Franca, Febriansah

Midfielders: Klok, Kocijan

Forwards: Ciro, Alis, Putra, Kurnia

PSS Sleman Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Alan

Defenders: A.F, Gomes, Pratama, Alhawari

Midfielders: Hariono, Hamisi, Dion

Forwards: Cirino, Vico, Simanjuntak

Persib vs PSS Sleman H2H Record

Persib and PSS Sleman have faced each other 14 times in their history. Persib have won 10 times, while PSS Sleman are attempting to go against history, and have only one win in these matches.

Key Players To Watch In Persib vs PSS Sleman

Ciro Alves (Persib)

The Brazilian forward is a veteran player and is still consistently putting in good performances despite being 35 years old. Ciro Alves has scored six goals and has assisted 12 times in 28 Liga 1 appearances this season. Ciro is a very consistent player, amassing a minimum of 10 goal contributions in Liga 1 in each season from since the 2021-22 campaign.

Vico (PSS Sleman)

The Brazilian winger is a winter window signing and is one of the brightest attacking players for PSS Sleman this season. Vico has often played out of position, due to which he has failed to show his goalscoring prowess as much as fans may have wanted. However, he has scored three goals and has two assists in 12 Liga 1 appearances for PSS Sleman this season.

Persib vs PSS Sleman Prediction

It is quite obvious what the result is going to be considering that Persib are in first place and PSS Sleman are in last place in Liga 1. It is also worth noting that Persib have never lost to PSS Sleman at home. The current form, position in the table, and Persib's ability to blitz through teams despite lacking a few players point towards a comfortable win for them.

Predicted Score: Persib 3-0 PSS Sleman

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