Persiba Balikpapan vs Tornado Pekanbaru prediction & analysis
68%
Footrivo pick
Tornado Pekanbaru to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.47 · bookmaker 1.28 · Won ✓
7/10Rating
1.28Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultTornado Pekanbaru to win ✓68% · @1.28
Double chanceTornado Pekanbaru or draw ✓87% · @1.06
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓53% · fair 1.87
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · fair 1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–2 ✗13% · fair 7.83
Persiba Balikpapan vs Tornado Pekanbaru preview and prediction
The match
Tornado Pekanbaru travel to Stadion Batakan in the Liga 2 on Friday 16 October (13:00 WAT) to face Persiba Balikpapan. Persiba Balikpapan are 9th with 19 points from 27 games (in the bottom three), while Tornado Pekanbaru sit 4th on 50 points (in the top four). A gap of 31 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Persiba Balikpapan's last 5: LLLLL Most recently they lost to Barito Putera 0–2 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Tornado Pekanbaru's last 5: WWDDW Most recently they beat PSBS Biak Numfor 6–0 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.7 per game. 5 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Tornado Pekanbaru arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 0.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 12 April 2026, finished Tornado Pekanbaru 3–0 Persiba Balikpapan.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 0.8 for Persiba Balikpapan and 2.1 for Tornado Pekanbaru. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 58%, both teams to score at 47%.
Our pre-match pick was Tornado Pekanbaru to win – a 68% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Persiba Balikpapan 0–2 Tornado Pekanbaru. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Persiba Balikpapan13%fair 7.96 · @7.50
Draw20%fair 5.13 · @4.75
Tornado Pekanbaru68%fair 1.47 · @1.28
2.81Expected goals
0.75Persiba Balikpapan xG
2.06Tornado Pekanbaru xG
47%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–213%
0–112%
1–210%
1–19%
0–39%
1–37%
From our goals model: Persiba Balikpapan 0.8 – 2.1 Tornado Pekanbaru expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Persiba Balikpapan vs Tornado Pekanbaru?
Our pick is Tornado Pekanbaru to win with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Persiba Balikpapan vs Tornado Pekanbaru?
On our numbers Persiba Balikpapan have a 13% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Tornado Pekanbaru 68%.
How many goals will there be in Persiba Balikpapan vs Tornado Pekanbaru?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 47% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Persiba Balikpapan vs Tornado Pekanbaru?
Our predicted score is Persiba Balikpapan 0–2 Tornado Pekanbaru, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Persiba Balikpapan vs Tornado Pekanbaru?
Persiba Balikpapan vs Tornado Pekanbaru (Liga 2) kicks off on Friday 16 October 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time) at Stadion Batakan.
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.
