PSM Makassar vs Bali United Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Liga 1

PSM Makassar vs Bali United Preview

• Tournament: Liga 1
• Date: Friday, 25 April 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 12:00 PM GMT
• Venue: Gelora B.J. Habibie Stadium, Parepare

The PSM Makassar vs Bali United clash takes place at the Gelora B.J. Habibie Stadium on Friday, 25 April 2025. PSM looks to get closer to the top-4 in the Liga 1 table, while a struggling Bali United looks to get their way back into the top half of the table.

PSM Makassar still have a strong chance of securing a top-4 finish in Liga 1 heading into the final stretch of the campaign. They are currently on 44 points after 29 games and are in 6th place in the table, but have only won two of their last five matches in the competition.

With Bernardo Tavares at the helm, they have won four of their last five competitive matches at home and aim to keep that impressive run going. PSM will need to maintain their defensive sturdiness against the unpredictable Bali United side, but more importantly, they'll need to convert their opportunities and be sharp in the final third.

Bali United have not won any of their last seven games in Liga 1, and their poor form has seen them fall to 11th place in the table with just 41 points from 29 games. Their last win in the league came way back in February (2025), and this poor form has impacted their push for a top-5 place.

Bali United recently saw their head coach, Stefano Cugarra, resign, but they are still only six points behind the top-5. If they can turn around their form and get wins under their belt, anything is possible. But Bali United need an inspiring display to overturn their dismal run. That includes playing much more clinical football, being decisive in the final third, and making their chances count.

PSM Makassar News

PSM Makassar are without their defensive midfielder Muhammad Arfan. He is out of action because of a knee injury, but might return in the final stretch of the campaign. Winger Abdul Rahman is suspended for this game. PSM fortunately do not have any other injury issues amongst their ranks.

Bali United News

Bali United will be without their center-back Bagas Ali, who sustained a bad injury in the early phase of the campaign. He is not expected to play any matches anytime soon. Midfielder Made Tito is also out of action with a nasty knee injury. Bali United has a largely injury-free squad to choose from, just like their opponents for this game.

Predicted Lineups

PSM Makassar Predicted Lineup (3-4-1-2):

Goalkeeper: Reza Pratama

Defenders: Aloisio, Yuran Lopes, Victor Luiz, Daffa Salman, Rizky Pratama

Midfielders: Daisuke Sakai, Akbar Tanjung

Forwards: Ricky Pratama, Victor Dethan, Nermin Haljeta

Bali United Predicted Lineup (3-5-2):

Goalkeeper: Fitrul Rustapa

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

Midfielders: Rahmat Arjuna, Brandon Wilson, Kadek Agung

Forwards: Privat Mbarga, Boris Kopitovic

PSM Makassar vs Bali United Head-to-Head Record

These two Indonesian sides have faced off against each other on 19 occasions so far. Out of that, PSM Makassar and Bali United have both won seven games apiece. In the last five meetings between the two teams, Bali United has won twice.

Key Players to Watch in PSM Makassar vs Bali United

Nermin Haljeta (PSM Makassar)

Nermin Haljeta has been a force to be reckoned with in PSM's forward line, with 10 goals in 24 appearances and a 24% goal conversion rate. He's doing this with an average of 0.8 shots on target per game, proving his clinical nature. The Slovenian forward needs to rediscover his ruthlessness to get back to scoring ways for his side.

He'll look to be smart with his off-the-ball movement to get into key goalscoring areas, but needs to be nailed on with his finishing efficiency to amplify PSM's goal-scoring threat and disrupt the opponents' defensive structure.

Privat Mbarga (Bali United)

Privat Mbarga has been a valuable asset for Bali United since joining them in 2021. He has scored nine goals in 27 appearances this season, managing a 19% goal conversion rate and 0.8 shots on target per game. The Cambodian forward has proven himself a versatile forward, capable of playing in multiple roles.

He needs to rediscover his cutting-edge technique to hurt PSM in the final. Mbarga will not only be tasked to create chances for his side but also get the ball into key areas and use his clinical final product to help his side claw out a result.

PSM Makassar vs Bali United Prediction

Neither PSM Makassar nor Bali United has enjoyed the best of runs in the last month or so. However, PSM's impressive home form should give them a bit of an edge in this encounter. They might not have the best of records against Bali United recently, but momentum is on their side.

This should be a pretty feisty, eventful encounter that should see its share of goals. However, PSM Makassar's impressive attacking prowess and confidence levels at home should help them grind out a win.

Prediction: PSM Makassar 2-1 Bali United

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