PSM Makassar vs Malut United FC Best odds and tips

PSM Makassar are 10th in Liga 1 2024-2025 with 44 points from 31 matches, which is about right for a mid-table team. Malut United FC are fourth in the table on 53 points from 31 matches, which is a pretty good place to be in the top tier. PSM Makassar come into this clash on the back of consecutive defeats, losing 0-1 to Bali United at home and 1-3 to PSS Sleman away. Malut United FC come into the match on the back of consecutive wins, beating Dewa United away and Persib Bandung at home. The contrast in styles between these two teams is what makes this clash interesting and it will be intriguing to see how the coaches set their teams up for the game. PSM Makassar’s Bernardo Tavares is a master of structure, tempo and pressing according to the situation, but his team’s solidity at the back is sometimes achieved at the expense of spark up front. Nermin Haljeta is still their main man up top and he has two of the team’s five goals in the last five games. Malut United FC’s Imran Nahumarury has instilled a more proactive identity in his team, which has played its part in their sustained top-four run. Yakob Sayuri has been in blistering form for Malut United FC recently, netting four of his team’s nine goals in the last five matches.

PSM Makassar have a good home record in Liga 1 2024-2025, but Malut United FC have been just as impressive on the road. The bookies have Makassar as slight favourites at 2.5, with Malut United FC at 2.85 and the draw at 3.31. Malut United FC’s away record is good enough to suggest they can edge this one, and with both teams pushing for late-season points and bragging rights, we’re going to back a ‘Both Teams to Score’ bet. PSM Makassar average 1.20 goals per game at home and concede just 0.60, which is a testament to their defensive solidity. Malut United FC average 1.33 goals per game away and concede 1.00, which is also a good record. The last time these two met in Liga 1, four months ago, they drew 2-2 at Malut United FC’s ground, so this one could go either way.