Persita Tangerang — PSIM Yogyakarta : Match Preview and Prediction for October 17,2025

Persita’s Dominant Home Form

Persita has hit a phenomenal stride, securing four consecutive victories in the championship. This isn’t just luck; it’s a clear demonstration of the attacking prowess orchestrated by Carlos Peña. The team currently holds second place in the overall standings, a position they’ve thoroughly earned. A closer look at their recent results highlights a key characteristic: while Persita consistently scores goals, they also tend to concede them.

Goal-Rich Encounters: A Persita Trademark

A scoreline of 2-1 has almost become their signature in recent matches, notably in victories against Persib Bandung, Persip Jepara, and PSM Makassar. This pattern unequivocally points to the team’s style: a strong emphasis on attack that occasionally leaves vulnerabilities in their defense. Statistics firmly support this trend: both teams have scored in 4 out of Persita’s last 5 matches. When focusing on home games, this trend becomes even more pronounced, with goals exchanged in 10 out of their previous 14 encounters on their own turf.

Coach’s Realistic Assessment

The team leads the league in the number of matches where they’ve scored at least two goals and ranks third for goals scored in the last 5 rounds. This offense is operating at full capacity. Despite their success, coach Carlos Peña remains grounded, openly acknowledging that PSIM is an extremely dangerous opponent, particularly highlighting their excellent away performance. These are not mere formalities but a sober evaluation of an adversary who will certainly not come to merely defend.

PSIM: The Season’s Surprise Package

Here’s the season’s biggest surprise! A league newcomer that’s shaking things up, already climbing to third place and breathing down Persita’s neck. PSIM’s main asset is their phenomenal away performance. This team is an absolute beast on the road.

Unbeaten Away Record

Just consider these impressive figures: four away matches, three victories, and one draw. That’s 10 out of a possible 12 points! They haven’t lost a single away game. What’s more, their victims haven’t been pushovers, but solid teams like Bali United and Malut United, who are notoriously difficult to beat on their home ground.

Squad Depth and Tactical Flexibility

Indeed, the team faces some personnel issues. Dutch winger Anton Fase, who had already scored two goals this season, is out due to injury. However, coach Jean-Paul van Gastel remains perfectly calm, asserting that he has several replacement options. Fresh wing players, Riyanto Abiyoso and Kasim Botan, have been included in the squad and will undoubtedly be eager to prove themselves. The squad also boasts other attacking talents capable of troubling any defense, such as Portuguese player Zé Valente and Slovenian Nermin Haljeta.