Match context and momentum
Kediri's Stadion Brawijaya will host a mouth-watering Liga 1 clash on 05/01/2026 as Persik Kediri welcome high-flying Persib. On paper and in form, this is a clear-cut test of credentials: Persib sit third with 34 points from 15 matches and boast an impressive run of wins, while Persik are mired in 12th with just 18 points. The recent head-to-head history adds drama — Persib dismantled Persik 4-1 in the previous meeting, and that result still hangs over the home side.
Persib arrive in red-hot form with eight wins from their last ten reported fixtures and have kept eight clean sheets this season, highlighting a defensive stability that contrasts sharply with Persik’s more porous rearguard. Persik have enjoyed flashes of resilience at Brawijaya — recent home wins and a 2-1 victory over Persis Solo suggest they can be dangerous — but their overall defensive record (23 conceded in the campaign) leaves them exposed against sustained pressure.
Tactical match-up and key indicators
Statistically Persib dominate across attacking metrics: 223 total shots and 86 on target this season, significantly outgunning Persik’s 160 shots and 51 on target. Persib’s conversion into goals — 25 scored and only 10 conceded — paints the picture of a side that can control matches and punish opponents’ mistakes. Persik’s home numbers hint at a mixed bag: they produce chances, with decent shots inside the box, but only one clean sheet at home and a goals conceded tally that suggests vulnerability to a clinical away side.
Betting markets will respond to these contrasts. The bookies give Persib a clear edge in the 1X2 market, with the away win priced around 1.80 (implying roughly 55.6% probability). That aligns with form, recent head-to-head, and the underlying shot data.
Prediction and betting suggestion
This looks like a match where Persib’s consistency and defensive compactness will tip the balance. Expect Persib to control territory and limit Persik’s direct threats, converting one or two chances while keeping their own sheet intact. For bettors focused on market selection, the most value sits in backing the away win in the 1X2 market — Persib to win at around 1.80 is the recommended play based on form, H2H and superior attacking/defensive metrics.
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Betting suggestion: 1X2 — Persib (Away) to win at 1.80. Stake responsibly; consider a conservative stake size given football’s unpredictability.
