Persebaya Surabaya Favoured Against Persijap Jepara: Market Signals Strong Home Win

The upcoming Indonesia Super League match between Persebaya Surabaya and Persijap Jepara presents a compelling betting scenario. Market analysis indicates a strong preference for a home victory, backed by both league standings and odds movements. Persebaya Surabaya, currently sitting in 9th place, holds a significantly stronger position than Persijap Jepara, who are struggling in 17th. Persebaya's record of 4 wins, 7 draws, and 3 losses in 14 matches, coupled with a positive goal difference, showcases their relative strength. Persijap, with only 2 wins in the same number of matches, have a considerably weaker form, reflected in their negative goal difference. The head-to-head records offer mixed signals, with Persijap having won one of their last three encounters. However, the current odds and overall form of the teams favour Persebaya. The Asian Handicap of -0.75 for Persebaya suggests a clear expectation of them winning by at least a goal. Furthermore, the win-draw-loss odds further underscore this, with home win odds at 1.57, drastically lower than away win odds (4.50), reflecting a higher probability of a Persebaya victory. The over/under market also provides insights. With over 2.5 goals at odds of 0.85, the market anticipates a relatively high-scoring match. This suggests confidence in Persebaya's ability to score and also implies that Persijap might contribute to the goal count, even if ultimately losing. Considering the team form, league position, and odds, the prediction leans towards a home win with a high likelihood of the match going over 2.5 goals.