PSM Makassar Vs PSIS Semarang: Juku Eja Wants To Extend Record At Home

PSM Makassar, hard to beat at home (photo: x @PSM_Makassar)

JAKARTA - PSM Makassar will host PSIS in the Liga 1 match which will take place at the Batakan Stadium, Balikpapan, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 19:00 WIB. This match promises an interesting duel between the two teams with a long meeting history.

In the history of the meeting of the two teams, PSIS took the lead with 5 wins from the last 9 meetings, while PSM Makassar was only able to record 3 wins and 1 draw. The last meeting between the two teams on September 30, 2023 ended with a victory for PSIS with a score of 2-1.

PSM Makassar came to this match with an unstable performance. They only won once against PSS Sleman 2-1. in their last five matches. The rest were two draws and lost twice in the last 5 matches. They were also only able to score 3 goals in the five matches.

However, PSM has a big capital to win the game, in addition to a record 8 times unbeaten at home. Playing in front of his fans, Bernardo Tavares' team are determined to get full points to keep the chance to finish in the top four.

"For the next match we will work hard and try again here, give 3 points and give everything in the match later," said Bernardo Tavares.

On the other hand, PSIS is in a bit of a decline. They have not scored in their last three games and have recorded only one win in the last five games. Even so, PSIS has a record that cannot be proud of in away matches.

Ahead of this match, PSIS Semarang coach Gilbert Agius admitted that his team's preparation was very short for this match. Moreover, some time ago the competition was stopped and the players got holidays to celebrate Eid al-Fitr 1445 H.

"We know the preparation is very short, because the League was stopped. And we also give opportunities for Eid holiday players," said Gilbert Agius at a press conference session ahead of the match, Monday (15/4/2024).

The match between PSM Makassar and PSIS is predicted to be a fierce battle. PSM Makassar will try to take advantage of the advantage of playing at home to achieve positive results, while PSIS will hope to return to winning ways and end goalless records