Indonesia Super League Clash: Examining the Form of Malut United and Borneo FC Samarinda Before Their Upcoming Match – A Tactical Overview and Analysis of Recent Performances

Malut United, promoted to the Indonesia Super League the previous season, has a generally average squad. Their playing style is quite stable, with a decent defence, but their attack lacks sharpness. Despite an unexpectedly strong performance last season, finishing third in the regular season, their start to the new season has been significantly weaker, with only one win in their first five league matches. However, their recent form has been impressive, with seven wins and two draws, demonstrating a strong competitive spirit. Borneo FC Samarinda, a traditional strong team in the league, has a club value of 4.46 million euros. Their home performances remained strong last season. Poor away results, however, led to a fifth-place league finish. In the new season, they started with a 1-0 home win against the promoted Bhayangkara Surabaya United, achieving a successful start. They maintained a perfect record for the first nine league matches, but their recent form shows a downward trend with one draw and two losses. Borneo FC Samarinda is the favourite with a handicap of level-0.25, high water.