Persela vs Persiba Balikpapan: match statistics
Persela displays significantly superior home form with a 43% win rate and a positive goal difference (+1), compared to Persiba Balikpapan, who hold just a 14% away win rate and a negative balance of -6. The hosts average 1.29 goals per home match, whereas the visitors net only 0.71 goals on the road and fail to score in 43% of their games. A crucial factor is defense – Persiba has failed to keep a clean sheet away (0% CS%), conceding an average of 1.57 goals; combined with poor offensive efficiency (11% shot conversion), this makes them highly susceptible to defeat. Recent form in the last five matches also favors the hosts (1.4 PPG) compared to a mere 0.4 for the visitors. Persela is expected to capitalize on home advantage and the opponent's defensive frailties to secure all three points.
Persela vs Persiba Balikpapan: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Persela played against Persiba Balikpapan in Liga 2 (Indonesia). The game was played on January 4, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Persela has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Persiba Balikpapan has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Persela scores 1.23 goals per game and allows 0.92. Persiba Balikpapan scores 1.00 and allows 1.69. Games in this league average 2.62 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 54% of Persela's games and 54% of Persiba Balikpapan's. The Over 2.5 rates are 46% and 62%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Persiba Balikpapan has the higher season xG average, 1.29 to 1.23 per game. Persela takes 8.5 shots per game, while Persiba Balikpapan takes 9.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Persela leads at halftime in 23% of its games and scores 0.92 goals per game after halftime. Persiba Balikpapan leads at halftime in 15% and scores 0.69 after halftime.
When the teams score
Persela's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Persiba Balikpapan, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga 2 games average 2.62 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Persela displays significantly superior home form with a 43% win rate and a positive goal difference (+1), compared to Persiba Balikpapan, who hold just a 14% away win rate and a negative balance of -6. The hosts average 1.29 goals per home match, whereas the visitors net only 0.71 goals on the road and fail to score in 43% of their games. A crucial factor is defense – Persiba has failed to keep a clean sheet away (0% CS%), conceding an average of 1.57 goals; combined with poor offensive efficiency (11% shot conversion), this makes them highly susceptible to defeat. Recent form in the last five matches also favors the hosts (1.4 PPG) compared to a mere 0.4 for the visitors. Persela is expected to capitalize on home advantage and the opponent's defensive frailties to secure all three points.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Persela | Persiba Balikpapan | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 45% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.23 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Persela is 250% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Persela · 0.4 pts / game - Persiba Balikpapan
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Persela is 23% better for: goals scored per game.
1.23 goals / game - Persela · 1 goals / game - Persiba Balikpapan
Persela is 84% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.92 goals / game - Persela · 1.69 goals / game - Persiba Balikpapan
Persela scores in 77% of games (10 of 13 meczów), while Persiba Balikpapan keeps a clean sheet in 8% (1 of 13 meczów).
Persiba Balikpapan scores in 62% of games (8 of 13 meczów), while Persela keeps a clean sheet in 31% (4 of 13 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Persela
Over / Under - Persiba Balikpapan
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Persela is 60% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.23 pts / game - Persela · 0.77 pts / game - Persiba Balikpapan
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Persela - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 46%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Persiba Balikpapan - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 15% of games and wins 23%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -5 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Persela
Persiba Balikpapan
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga 2).
Teams vs league
| Persela | Liga | Persiba Balikpapan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.15 | 2.62 | • 2.69 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 54% | 47% | ▲ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 46% | 45% | ▲ 62% |
| Clean sheets | • 31% | 30% | ▼ 8% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 54% | 69% | ▲ 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 85% | 77% | ▲ 92% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Persela's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Persiba Balikpapan. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Persela vs Persiba Balikpapan?
The Liga 2 match finished Persela 1:0 Persiba Balikpapan. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Persela vs Persiba Balikpapan?
Persela score 1.23 goals per game on average and Persiba Balikpapan 1.00. The Liga 2 average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Persela's matches and 54% of Persiba Balikpapan's.
What form are Persela and Persiba Balikpapan in?
Over the last 5 games Persela have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Persiba Balikpapan 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Persela vs Persiba Balikpapan?
The statistical background for Persela vs Persiba Balikpapan — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.