Preview Liga 1: Borneo FC Samarinda vs Semen Padang

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Match Time:13-01-2025 20:00 Monday (GMT+8)
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The final match of Liga 1’s Week 18 for the 2024-25 season will see Borneo FC face Semen Padang at Stadion Batakan on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 19:00 WIB. This encounter is expected to be intense as both teams aim for victory to improve their standing in the league. Borneo FC is currently in 10th place with 26 points, while Semen Padang sits in the relegation zone, ranked 18th with just 10 points.

Borneo FC’s recent form has been inconsistent, with only one win in their last five Liga 1 matches. After a dominant 5-0 victory over Madura United, they suffered back-to-back defeats against Persebaya (2-1) and Persik (4-0) at home. Their struggles continued in the AFC Champions League, where they were defeated 4-0 by Buriram United.

On the other hand, Semen Padang, a club promoted from Liga 2 in the 2023-2024 season, has been struggling to find their footing in Liga 1. The team has secured just one win in their last five matches, suffering losses including a 3-1 defeat to Persik and a 2-1 loss at home to Arema FC. This match represents an important opportunity for Semen Padang to bounce back and improve their position in the league standings.

Starting XI
Borneo FC Samarinda (4-2-3-1): Angga Saputro; Fajar Fathurrahman, Christophe Nduwarugira, Ronaldo Rodrigues, Leo Guntara; Kei Hirose, Hendro Siswanto; Terens Puhiri, Stefano Lilipaly, Mariano Peralta; Leo Gaucho.

Semen Padang (4-2-3-1): Mochammad Dicky; Frendi Saputra, Kim Min-kyu, Tin Martic, Alek Van Djin; Rosad Setiawan, Ricki Ariansyah; Firman Juliansyahh, Bruno Dybal, Gala Pagamo; Cornelius Stewart.

Prediction: Borneo FC Samarinda 2-1 Semen Padang.