Malut United host Persita in the Liga 1 on Saturday 16 May, with kick-off at 13:00 (WAT) at Gelora Kie Raha Stadium. Malut United are 7th with 13 points from 9 games (in the top half), while Persita sit 6th on 15 points (in the top half). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Malut United's last 5: LWLLL Most recently they lost to PSIM Yogyakarta 0–2 away. They average 1.7 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Persita's last 5: LLWLL Most recently they lost to Persijap 0–3 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.2 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 2.0 for Malut United and 1.0 for Persita. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score in 58% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Malut United 62%, draw 19%, Persita 19%.
Both teams to score: yes (58%) at 1.55.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 63% chance at odds of 1.53. Predicted score: Malut United 1–0 Persita. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Malut United62%fair 1.60 · @1.57
Draw19%fair 5.35 · @3.95
Persita19%fair 5.27 · @4.80
2.96Expected goals
1.99Malut United xG
0.97Persita xG
58%Both score
59%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–010%
2–010%
1–110%
2–110%
3–07%
3–17%
From our goals model: Malut United 2.0 – 1.0 Persita expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Malut United to win
62%
1.60
1.57
Double chance
Either team to win
81%
1.23
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
58%
1.73
1.55
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals
79%
1.26
1.17
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals
59%
1.71
1.55
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals
63%
1.58
1.53
Half-time result
Malut United ahead at half-time
45%
2.25
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Malut United / FT Malut United
39%
2.57
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1
10%
10.05
–
Form
Malut United – last 6
LWLLLD
10 May
@ PSIM Yogyakarta
0–2
L
28 Apr
@ PSBS Biak Numfor
7–0
W
23 Apr
vs Persebaya Surabaya
0–2
L
19 Apr
@ Bali United
1–4
L
12 Apr
vs Dewa United
1–2
L
3 Apr
@ Arema FC
1–1
D
1.7Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Persita – last 6
LLWLLL
10 May
vs Persijap
0–3
L
5 May
@ Pusamania Borneo
0–2
L
30 Apr
@ PSIM Yogyakarta
1–0
W
23 Apr
vs Bali United
0–1
L
19 Apr
@ Persik Kediri
0–1
L
10 Apr
vs Arema FC
0–1
L
0.2Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
0%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Malut United and Persita.
What is the prediction for Malut United vs Persita?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.53.
Who will win Malut United vs Persita?
On our numbers Malut United have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Persita 19%.
How many goals will there be in Malut United vs Persita?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Malut United vs Persita?
Our predicted score is Malut United 1–0 Persita, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Malut United vs Persita?
Malut United vs Persita (Liga 1) kicks off on Saturday 16 May 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time) at Gelora Kie Raha Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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