Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗54% · fair 1.85
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓74% · fair 1.35
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗12% · fair 8.21
Persiba Balikpapan vs PSS Sleman: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Persiba Balikpapan welcome PSS Sleman to Stadion Batakan for a Liga 2 fixture on Sunday 26 April (13:00 WAT). In the table, Persiba Balikpapan are 9th, in the drop zone, on 19 points after 27 matches; PSS Sleman are 1st (leading the league) with 56. There are 37 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Persiba Balikpapan, last 5: LLLDD Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to Tornado Pekanbaru, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.2 goals a game.
PSS Sleman, last 5: WWDWW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Persiku Kudus, at home. Scoring is no problem – 2.7 a game lately. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours PSS Sleman, collecting 2.7 points per game to 0.5 for Persiba Balikpapan.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Persiba Balikpapan 0.9 xG, PSS Sleman 1.7 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 47%, GG 46%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Persiba Balikpapan 18%, draw 24%, PSS Sleman 58%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was PSS Sleman to win (58%, odds 1.50). Most likely score in line with that pick: Persiba Balikpapan 0–1 PSS Sleman. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Persiba Balikpapan18%fair 5.43 · @5.50
Draw24%fair 4.21 · @3.75
PSS Sleman58%fair 1.73 · @1.50
2.64Expected goals
0.94Persiba Balikpapan xG
1.70PSS Sleman xG
46%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–112%
1–111%
0–210%
1–210%
0–07%
1–07%
From our goals model: Persiba Balikpapan 0.9 – 1.7 PSS Sleman expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
PSS Sleman to win✗
58%
1.73
1.50
Double chance
PSS Sleman or draw✓
82%
1.23
1.10
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
54%
1.85
–
Draw no bet
PSS Sleman (draw no bet)
76%
1.32
–
Asian handicap
Persiba Balikpapan +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
69%
1.44
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
53%
1.90
1.73
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
73%
1.37
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
–
First team to score
PSS Sleman to score first
60%
1.67
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
42%
2.39
–
Half-time / full-time
HT PSS Sleman / FT PSS Sleman✗
34%
2.94
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
12%
8.21
–
Recent results
Persiba Balikpapan – last 6
LLLDDD
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
15 Feb
vs Persiku Kudus
0–0
D
0.2Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
17%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
PSS Sleman – last 6
WWDWWW
20 Apr
vs Persiku Kudus
2–1
W
4 Apr
vs Persipal
7–0
W
29 Mar
@ Tornado Pekanbaru
1–1
D
1 Mar
@ Persela Lamongan
1–0
W
21 Feb
vs Persipura Jayapura
2–0
W
14 Feb
vs Deltras
3–1
W
2.7Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Persiba Balikpapan and PSS Sleman.
What is the prediction for Persiba Balikpapan vs PSS Sleman?
Our pick is PSS Sleman to win with a 58% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Persiba Balikpapan vs PSS Sleman?
On our numbers Persiba Balikpapan have a 18% chance of winning, the draw 24% and PSS Sleman 58%.
How many goals will there be in Persiba Balikpapan vs PSS Sleman?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 46% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Persiba Balikpapan vs PSS Sleman?
Our predicted score is Persiba Balikpapan 0–1 PSS Sleman, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Persiba Balikpapan vs PSS Sleman?
Persiba Balikpapan vs PSS Sleman (Liga 2) kicks off on Sunday 26 April 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time) at Stadion Batakan.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.