JAKARTA - Madura United hopes to take advantage of their advantage while playing at home to win. The match in Liga 1 against Dewa United at the Gelora Madura Ratu Pamelingan Stadium, Pamekasan, Sunday, October 22 at 15.00 WIB could be Madura United's moment shifting Borneo FC.
Competition for the throne of Liga 1 is getting hotter and tighter. Madura United's 2-0 win in an away match against PSM Makassar at least keeps their position from falling behind Borneo FC.
How not, Borneo FC showed consistency in performance that made them perched at the top of the standings. From the last five matches, Borneos FC has only lost once but they can win three times and draw once.
Finally, Borneo FC was only able to draw 1-1 against Persib Bandung. They are now pocketing 31. One point ahead of Madura United.
The tight competition at the top made Madura United determined to reap full points at home to Dewa United. The host factor gave Madura United the advantage to meet that target.
Moreover, they have good capital to win home games. Because of the seven matches at home this season, Madura United have won five times.
Not only that, the productivity of the host's goals will also be a problem for the Dewa United defense sector.
Until the 16th week, Madura United had broken into the opponent's goal 28 times. This is the second highest after Persib Bandung.
In the last 5 matches, they also managed to score 10 goals, including when they lost to Borneo FC at home. In that match, Madura was able to score even though they lost 2-1.
In this match, Madura United cannot field the best squad. Veteran defender Fachruddin W. Aryanto who was absent for strengthening the national team. Likewise Jacob Mahler who is still joining the Singapore national team.
"They cannot be played because they join the national team. But we are ready for this match," said Madura United coach Mauricio Souza.
"We have made improvements and hope to perform better," he continued.
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Meanwhile, Dewa United hopes to maintain consistency. The ups and downs made it difficult for Dewa United to get full points.
In the last match, Dewa United successfully beat PSS Sleman 3-1. This is the first victory after a three-time draw and one loss in the previous four matches.
Dewa United himself was in ninth place with 21 points. They won five wins, drew six and lost four times.
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