Survival Battle Meets Top-Four Chase: PSIS vs Borneo Showdown

Indonesia Super League  -  PSIS Semarang VS Borneo FC Samarinda
Match Time:25-04-2025 16:30 Friday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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The match between PSIS Semarang and Borneo FC is set to kick off the 30th week of the 2024–25 Liga 1 season. Scheduled to take place at Jatidiri Stadium in Semarang, the game will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 3:30 PM local time.

Team Analysis:
PSIS Semarang is in urgent need of a win to escape the relegation zone, currently sitting in 16th place and trailing four points behind safety. With only five matches remaining in the season, time is running out for the team to turn things around. They are on a nine-match winless streak that needs to end soon to avoid slipping further.
Meanwhile, Borneo FC is in solid form, unbeaten in their last three games. Under coach Joaquin Gomez, the team is aiming for a top-four finish, sitting just four points behind Persija Jakarta—a gap that remains within reach with five games left.

Player Situation:
PSIS Semarang is expected to regain the services of three key players—Gustavo Souza, Wildan Ramdhani, and Delfin Rumbino—which could provide a much-needed boost. On the other side, Borneo FC will rely heavily on Mariano Peralta, the Argentine forward who has become a central figure in their attack with six goals and nine assists across 27 appearances.

Result Prediction:
Borneo FC holds a strong record against PSIS Semarang, remaining unbeaten in their last ten encounters, with six wins. Despite playing at home, PSIS will not benefit from fan support as the match will be held behind closed doors, a disadvantage in their battle to avoid relegation.
Although Borneo FC has brought in a new coach, the team continues to struggle with consistency. Their away performance has also been underwhelming, recording only two wins and suffering seven losses in their last ten away matches.

Predicted Result: PSIS Semarang 1-2 Borneo FC Samarinda