Madura United F.C. vs Pusamania Borneo FC Best odds and tips

Borneo Samarinda are the team in form and have a better overall record than their opponents this weekend when 13th-placed Madura United F.C. host them on Saturday. The visitors currently occupy 5th place in Liga 1 2024-2025 with 49 points from 31 games and are still in the mix for a top-four finish, which would be a significant achievement for a club of their size. Borneo Samarinda are on a strong run, recently drawing 1-1 at home to PSM Makassar before a 5-2 away win at PSIS and a narrow 1-0 home win over Persija Jakarta. Joaquin Gomez has done a fine job since taking over in January 2025 and his possession-based philosophy has produced a fluid, high-scoring side unbeaten in five. Madura United are in mixed form, winning both of their last two home games but losing 2-1 away to Semen Padang last time out. Alfredo Vera has done a good job since taking over in January 2025, bringing some much-needed resilience to the team and they have won three and lost two of their last five matches. Madura have a fairly even home record of six wins, three draws and six defeats in 15 matches this season.

Borneo Samarinda have conceded 21 goals in 15 away league games and Madura United have scored 21 goals in 15 home games this season, so we should see goals at both ends on Saturday in a game that promises to be a fascinating tactical battle. Borneo Samarinda’s manager, Gomez, likes to play a patient, possession-based game and his team will look to press high up the pitch to control the tempo. Madura United are a more direct side, preferring to press in waves and hit on the break. The contrast between the two styles could be a factor in who comes out on top. Miljan Skrbic is Madura United’s dangerman, having scored three of their last five Liga 1 goals. Mariano Peralta is on fire for Borneo Samarinda with three goals in his last five games and he is a constant threat up top. Jaja is the orchestrator from midfield and Terens Puhiri was the star of the show in their recent big win over PSIS, driving the game from midfield with his pace and vision.

Borneo Samarinda are the slight favourites at 2.39, with Madura United priced at 2.92. The visitors have won their last two away games in Liga 1 and we think they can edge a close game against a side they beat 5-0 in the previous Liga 1 meeting four months ago. Both clubs are fighting for mid-table supremacy as the league enters its business end and we could see a cagey first half, so the draw at half-time/full-time market is worth a small punt at 5.50.