Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗50% · fair 1.98
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓74% · fair 1.36
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗12% · fair 8.69
Persekat vs Persiba Balikpapan: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Persekat welcome Persiba Balikpapan to Tri Sanja Stadium for a Liga 2 fixture on Friday 8 May (09:00 WAT). In the table, Persekat are 9th, in the drop zone, on 27 points after 27 matches; Persiba Balikpapan are 9th (in the drop zone) with 19.
Current form
Persekat, last 5: LDLWD Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Sumsel United, away. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 2.2 conceded per game.
Persiba Balikpapan, last 5: DLLLD Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with PSS Sleman, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.3 goals a game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Persekat 1.5 xG, Persiba Balikpapan 1.1 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 48%, GG 50%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Persekat 46%, draw 25%, Persiba Balikpapan 28%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 2.5 goals (52%, odds 1.75). Most likely score in line with that pick: Persekat 1–1 Persiba Balikpapan. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Persekat46%fair 2.16 · @2.25
Draw25%fair 3.94 · @3.10
Persiba Balikpapan28%fair 3.52 · @2.85
2.60Expected goals
1.55Persekat xG
1.05Persiba Balikpapan xG
50%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–012%
2–19%
2–09%
0–18%
0–07%
From our goals model: Persekat 1.5 – 1.1 Persiba Balikpapan 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
Persekat to win✗
46%
2.16
2.25
Double chance
Either team to win✓
75%
1.34
1.25
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
50%
1.98
–
Draw no bet
Persekat (draw no bet)✗
62%
1.61
–
Asian handicap
Persiba Balikpapan +1 (Asian handicap)✓
67%
1.49
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
73%
1.37
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
52%
1.94
1.75
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
74%
1.36
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
88%
1.14
–
First team to score
Persekat to score first✗
55%
1.82
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
43%
2.34
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Persekat / FT Persekat✗
29%
3.43
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
12%
8.69
–
Recent results
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 52% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Persekat vs Persiba Balikpapan?
On our numbers Persekat have a 46% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Persiba Balikpapan 28%.
How many goals will there be in Persekat vs Persiba Balikpapan?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 50% 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 2.6 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.
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.
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