PSM Makassar vs Persebaya Surabaya: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Persebaya Surabaya travel to face PSM Makassar on Thursday 22 October in the Liga 1, with Gelora BJ Habibie the venue – the ball rolls at 09:30 WAT. In the table, PSM Makassar are 12th, lower half, on 10 points after 9 matches; Persebaya Surabaya are 8th (upper half) with 13. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
PSM Makassar, last 5: WLDDL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over PSIM Yogyakarta, away. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 2.3 conceded per game.
Persebaya Surabaya, last 5: DWDWD Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with PSS Sleman, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 0.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Persebaya Surabaya, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.8 for PSM Makassar.
Head to head
When they last met (25 Feb 2026) it ended Persebaya Surabaya 1–0 PSM Makassar.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give PSM Makassar 1.3 xG, Persebaya Surabaya 1.7 xG – a total near 3.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 58% and GG at 58%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – PSM Makassar 28%, draw 23%, Persebaya Surabaya 49%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.75.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (58%, odds 1.75). Most likely score in line with that pick: PSM Makassar 1–1 Persebaya Surabaya. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
PSM Makassar28%fair 3.51 · @3.20
Draw23%fair 4.38 · @3.10
Persebaya Surabaya49%fair 2.05 · @2.05
3.00Expected goals
1.27PSM Makassar xG
1.73Persebaya Surabaya xG
58%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–29%
0–19%
0–27%
2–17%
1–06%
From our goals model: PSM Makassar 1.3 – 1.7 Persebaya Surabaya expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for PSM Makassar vs Persebaya Surabaya?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 58% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win PSM Makassar vs Persebaya Surabaya?
On our numbers PSM Makassar have a 28% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Persebaya Surabaya 49%.
How many goals will there be in PSM Makassar vs Persebaya Surabaya?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for PSM Makassar vs Persebaya Surabaya?
Our predicted score is PSM Makassar 1–1 Persebaya Surabaya, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is PSM Makassar vs Persebaya Surabaya?
PSM Makassar vs Persebaya Surabaya (Liga 1) kicks off on Thursday 22 October 2026 at 09:30 (West Africa Time) at Gelora BJ Habibie.
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.