Indonesia Super League Match Preview: Persebaya Surabaya Hosts Persijap Jepara in a Clash of Contrasting Fortunes. Can the Home Side Maintain Their Advantage?

Persebaya Surabaya, currently sitting ninth in the Indonesia Super League with 19 points from a record of 4 wins, 7 draws and 3 losses, will host Persijap Jepara. Persebaya Surabaya has demonstrated a solid home record with 3 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses, scoring 12 goals and conceding 10. Their recent form has been relatively stable, with a 2-2 draw against league leaders Borneo FC, showcasing their resilience. Persijap Jepara, on the other hand, are struggling in 17th position with 8 points from 2 wins, 2 draws and 9 losses. Their away form is poor, with 1 win, 1 draw and 4 losses, having scored 7 goals and conceded 12. They are winless in their last 6 league matches, with a leaky defence, conceding an average of 1.77 goals per game. Persebaya Surabaya's home advantage is significant, and their attack relies on players such as number 7 Davalos and number 26 Bruno (combined 5 goals). Defensively, they concede an average of 1 goal per game, playing a more conservative style. Persijap Jepara's coach, Da'an Suryadi, needs to adjust tactics and look for opportunities to counter-attack. However, their recent attacking efficiency has been poor, scoring only 1 goal in their last 3 matches. Persebaya Surabaya, with their home form and consistent performances, are expected to perform well.