Dewa United vs Persija Prediction and Betting Tips | Liga 1 Indonesia Gameweek 8
Liga 1 Indonesia · Saturday 31 October 2026 · 12:00 UTC · updated 2026-10-25
Dewa United welcome Persija in Liga 1 Indonesia Gameweek 8 action on Saturday 31 October 2026, kick-off 12:00 UTC.
Dewa United have played 7 matches in Liga 1 Indonesia this season, scoring 1.7 and conceding 1.4 goals a game and winning 57% of them. At home they average 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded over 3 matches, with a 50% win rate. Persija have played 6 matches in Liga 1 Indonesia this season, scoring 2.5 and conceding 0.8 goals a game and winning 83% of them. Away from home they average 2.3 goals scored and 1.0 conceded over 3 matches, with a 40% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, Persija are narrow favourites at 50%, with the draw at 24% and Dewa United at 26%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Dewa United 1.32, Persija 1.87.
- Over 2.5 goals: 62% · both teams to score: 63%.
- Most likely score: 1–2 (10%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (7 and 6 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model. No bookmaker prices are in it; once the odds are out, the full model in the app reads them too.
Dewa United: form and key numbers
In style Dewa United keep the ball, press high, create plenty of chances.
- Shots: 13.7 a match, 5.3 on target.
- Possession: 54.7% on average.
- Clean sheets: 29% of matches (50% at home).
- Both teams scored in 57% of their matches.
- Corners: 6.4 a match.
- Discipline: 1.9 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.57.
Persija: form and key numbers
In style Persija keep the ball, press high, cross a lot.
- Shots: 11.8 a match, 5.2 on target.
- Possession: 61.2% on average.
- Clean sheets: 50% of matches (67% away).
- Both teams scored in 50% of their matches.
- Corners: 6.2 a match.
- Discipline: 2.2 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.53.
Dewa United vs Persija: season averages side by side
| Dewa United | Per match this season | Persija |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Matches | 6 |
| 1.7 | Goals scored | 2.5 |
| 1.4 | Goals conceded | 0.8 |
| 13.7 | Shots | 11.8 |
| 5.3 | On target | 5.2 |
| 54.7 | Possession % | 61.2 |
| 29% | Clean sheets % | 50% |
| 57% | Both teams scored % | 50% |
| 6.4 | Corners | 6.2 |
| 1.9 | Yellow cards | 2.2 |
| 6.57 | Average rating | 6.53 |
Players to watch
Dewa United
- Sonny Stevens GK · Ball-playing keeper · Moneyball Score 9 · Secure passer, Shot-stopper (top 3% of his position)
- Ivar Jenner CMF · Box-to-box midfielder · Moneyball Score 4 · Secure passer, Press-resistant (top 6% of his position)
Persija
- Nadeo Argawinata GK · Ball-playing keeper · Moneyball Score 9 · Secure passer, Shot-stopper (top 1% of his position)
- Denis Kolinger CB · Ball-playing centre-back · Moneyball Score 3 · Secure passer, Hard to dribble past (top 25% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Alexander Jeremejeff
Alexander Jeremejeff, 33 · Persija · CF · Poacher · Moneyball Score 5
Alexander Jeremejeff, 33, plays as a centre-forward for Persija in Liga 1 Indonesia. Strongest for his role in shots on target and shot quality (xG per shot). Weakest in key passes. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every centre-forward in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average centre-forward, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- ST · Centre-forward Natural, 5
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on target | 64% | 95% |
| Shot quality (xG per shot) | – | 55% |
| Goals | 0.87 / 90 | 8% |
| Big chances missed | 0.35 / 90 | 1% |
| Expected goals | 0.00 / 90 | 0% |
Roles he suits
- ★ Poacher Centre-forward
- ½ Shadow striker Second striker
- ½ Target man Centre-forward
Scout's notes: Accurate shooter.
⚠ 5 goals from only 0.0 xG: finishing this far above his chances rarely lasts: check it is not a one-season wonder.
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Dewa United vs Persija prediction
Persija should have more of the ball; Dewa United press high to win the ball back; Persija work the ball wide and cross. Moneyball's model expects about 3.2 goals - 1.32 for Dewa United and 1.87 for Persija - with over 2.5 goals at 62% and both teams scoring at 63%. Persija have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to take something from the trip.
Prediction: Dewa United 1-2 Persija
Dewa United vs Persija betting tips
- Tip 1: Persija win or draw (double chance) 74% between them
- Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals 62% by the model, 3.19 goals expected
- Tip 3: Both teams to score: yes 63% by the model
- Tip 4: Over 3.5 cards the two sides average 4.0 cards a match between them
- Tip 5: Over 9.5 corners 12.6 corners a match between them
Statistical leanings from the data, not certainties. 18+ only, where betting is legal; never stake more than you can afford to lose.
The full analysis
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Dewa United vs Persija: questions and answers
When is Dewa United vs Persija?
Dewa United vs Persija is on Saturday 31 October 2026, kick-off 12:00 UTC, in Liga 1 Indonesia Gameweek 8.
Who will win Dewa United vs Persija?
Persija are the favourites: Dewa United 26%, draw 24%, Persija 50%. Our prediction is Dewa United 1-2 Persija.
Who is the player to watch in Dewa United vs Persija?
Alexander Jeremejeff of Persija: a poacher with a Moneyball Score of 5 against every centre-forward in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in Dewa United vs Persija?
Moneyball's model expects about 3.2 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 62%.
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