Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗51% · fair 1.96
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓76% · fair 1.31
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗12% · fair 8.64
Persekat vs Persiba Balikpapan preview and prediction
The match
The Liga 2 sees Persekat take on Persiba Balikpapan on Friday 8 May, kicking off at 09:00 (WAT) at Tri Sanja Stadium. Persekat are 9th with 27 points from 27 games (in the bottom three), while Persiba Balikpapan sit 9th on 19 points (in the bottom three).
Form guide
Persekat's last 5: LDLWD Most recently they lost to Sumsel United 1–3 away. They average 1.3 scored and 2.2 conceded.
Persiba Balikpapan's last 5: DLLLD Most recently they drew with PSS Sleman 1–1 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.3 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.4 for Persekat and 1.1 for Persiba Balikpapan. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 47%, both teams to score at 49%.
Our pre-match pick was Under 2.5 goals – a 53% chance at odds of 1.75. Predicted score: Persekat 1–1 Persiba Balikpapan. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Persekat45%fair 2.20 · @2.25
Draw22%fair 4.52 · @3.10
Persiba Balikpapan32%fair 3.09 · @2.85
2.47Expected goals
1.37Persekat xG
1.10Persiba Balikpapan xG
49%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
1–012%
0–19%
2–19%
0–08%
2–08%
From our goals model: Persekat 1.4 – 1.1 Persiba Balikpapan 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
Persekat to win✗
45%
2.20
2.25
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.28
1.25
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
51%
1.96
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
71%
1.41
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
53%
1.88
1.75
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
76%
1.31
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
44%
2.26
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Persekat / FT Persekat✗
25%
3.97
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
12%
8.64
–
Form
Persekat – last 6
LDLWDL
2 May
@ Sumsel United
1–3
L
26 Apr
vs Persiraja Banda Aceh
1–1
D
19 Apr
@ PSPS
2–4
L
12 Apr
vs Sriwijaya FC
2–0
W
6 Apr
@ Bekasi City
1–1
D
27 Mar
@ Persikad Depok FC
1–4
L
1.3Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Persiba Balikpapan – last 6
DLLLDD
26 Apr
vs PSS Sleman
1–1
D
12 Apr
@ Tornado Pekanbaru
0–3
L
4 Apr
vs Persipura Jayapura
0–1
L
28 Mar
@ Persela Lamongan
0–2
L
1 Mar
vs PSIS Semarang
0–0
D
23 Feb
@ Persipal
1–1
D
0.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Persekat and Persiba Balikpapan.
What is the prediction for Persekat vs Persiba Balikpapan?
Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 53% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Persekat vs Persiba Balikpapan?
On our numbers Persekat have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Persiba Balikpapan 32%.
How many goals will there be in Persekat vs Persiba Balikpapan?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 49% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Persekat vs Persiba Balikpapan?
Our predicted score is Persekat 1–1 Persiba Balikpapan, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Persekat vs Persiba Balikpapan?
Persekat vs Persiba Balikpapan (Liga 2) kicks off on Friday 8 May 2026 at 09:00 (West Africa Time) at Tri Sanja 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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