Persib Bandung vs Melbourne Victory preview and prediction
The match
Melbourne Victory travel to Jalak Harupat Soreang Stadium in the AFC Cup on Wednesday 28 October (13:15 WAT) to face Persib Bandung. Persib Bandung are 1st with 12 points from 4 games, while Melbourne Victory sit 3rd on 4 points.
Form guide
Persib Bandung's last 5: WLWWD Most recently they beat Garudayaksa 2–1 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 0.8 conceded.
Melbourne Victory's last 5: DLWDD Most recently they drew with Melbourne City 1–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.3 scored and 0.7 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Persib Bandung arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 1.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 1.6 goals: 0.9 for Persib Bandung and 0.7 for Melbourne Victory. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 78% likely.
Betting angles
Win chances: Persib Bandung 44%, draw 22%, Melbourne Victory 34%.
Both teams to score: yes (52%) at 1.67.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 52% chance at odds of 1.67. Predicted score: Persib Bandung 1–1 Melbourne Victory. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Persib Bandung44%fair 2.27 · @2.15
Draw22%fair 4.57 · @3.10
Melbourne Victory34%fair 2.93 · @2.80
1.60Expected goals
0.89Persib Bandung xG
0.71Melbourne Victory xG
52%Both score
22%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–020%
1–018%
0–114%
1–113%
2–08%
2–16%
From our goals model: Persib Bandung 0.9 – 0.7 Melbourne Victory 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
Persib Bandung to win✓
44%
2.27
2.15
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.28
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
52%
1.92
1.67
Over/under 1.5 goals
Under 1.5 goals✗
52%
1.91
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
78%
1.28
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
92%
1.09
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
56%
1.80
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Draw / FT Draw✗
27%
3.64
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
18%
5.59
–
Form
Persib Bandung – last 6
WLWWDW
25 Oct
@ Garudayaksa
2–1
W
22 Oct
@ Persepam Madura Utd
0–1
L
18 Oct
vs Persik Kediri
1–0
W
14 Oct
vs Viettel
1–0
W
11 Oct
vs Dewa United
2–2
D
8 Oct
@ Port FC
3–1
W
1.5Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Melbourne Victory – last 6
DLWDDW
24 Oct
vs Melbourne City
1–1
D
18 Oct
@ Wellington Phoenix
1–2
L
14 Oct
vs FC Seoul
3–0
W
10 Oct
@ South Melbourne
0–0
D
16 Sep
@ Viettel
1–1
D
9 Sep
@ Sydney
2–0
W
1.3Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Persib Bandung and Melbourne Victory.
What is the prediction for Persib Bandung vs Melbourne Victory?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 52% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.67.
Who will win Persib Bandung vs Melbourne Victory?
On our numbers Persib Bandung have a 44% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Melbourne Victory 34%.
How many goals will there be in Persib Bandung vs Melbourne Victory?
We expect about 1.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 22% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Persib Bandung vs Melbourne Victory?
Our predicted score is Persib Bandung 1–1 Melbourne Victory, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 1.6 goals in total.
When is Persib Bandung vs Melbourne Victory?
Persib Bandung vs Melbourne Victory (AFC Cup) kicks off on Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 13:15 (West Africa Time) at Jalak Harupat Soreang 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.