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On February 21, 2026, Liga 1 action at Gelora Bumi Kartini Stadium sees Persijap face Persebaya Surabaya. Persebaya enters as the favorites based on recent form and head-to-head dominance, with a strong chance to extend their lead. Understanding team news, tactical setups, and head-to-head insights helps craft top betting picks for this crucial fixture.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
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26 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 38 | 30 | 8 | 42 | W L D W L |
| 14 |
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26 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 41 | -19 | 22 | D D D D W |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 5 | 7 | 14 |
| Home | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
| Away | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 23% | 35% | 42% |
| Home | 31% | 38% | 31% |
| Away | 15% | 31% | 54% |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 10 | 9 | 5 |
| Home | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Away | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29% | 58% | 13% |
| Home | 23% | 69% | 8% |
| Away | 36% | 45% | 18% |
Persijap hosts Persebaya Surabaya at Gelora Bumi Kartini Stadium, with Persebaya showing strong recent form and a commanding head-to-head record, including a 4-0 victory last season. Persijap鈥檚 squad faces challenges with limited recent wins and a mid-table standing.
Persijap鈥檚 squad is bolstered by key attackers like Fran莽a and A. G贸mez, but injuries and squad depth may limit their effectiveness. Persebaya鈥檚 strength lies in their resilient defense and versatile attack led by Diego Mauricio and Bruno. Squad rotation could influence match flow.
If Persebaya Surabaya scores first in the match at Gelora Bumi Kartini Stadium, Persijap will face increased pressure, and a late-game surge from Persebaya could be likely, considering their recent form and previous head-to-head dominance. A draw or Persebaya win looks probable based on current stats.
Persebaya鈥檚 aggressive pressing and high-tempo approach stand out, especially given their recent 80% possession and high goal-scoring averages. Expect set-piece opportunities and disciplined pressing from Persebaya to be crucial in shaping betting angles.
See below all the main information for this match.
Persebaya Surabaya is significantly favored based on recent form and head-to-head record. They have a 67% recent win rate and a dominant previous encounter winning 4-0 at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium.
Betting on a double chance for Persebaya Surabaya or a draw offers value, considering their recent 80% win or draw rate in away fixtures.
The match is expected to feature over 2.5 goals, supported by Persebaya鈥檚 high scoring and Persijap鈥檚 conceding trends, especially during second-half surges.
Expect a disciplined game with moderate fouls; Persijap鈥檚 last meeting contributed to a few red cards and multiple yellow fouls, which could reoccur.