Java United F.C vs Persib Prediction and Stats | Liga 1 Indonesia Gameweek 9
Liga 1 Indonesia · Sunday 8 November 2026 · 12:00 UTC · Stadion Gelora Kie Raha, Ternate · updated 2026-11-01
Java United F.C welcome Persib to Stadion Gelora Kie Raha in Ternate in Liga 1 Indonesia Gameweek 9 action on Sunday 8 November 2026, kick-off 12:00 UTC.
Java United F.C have played 8 matches in Liga 1 Indonesia this season, scoring 1.5 and conceding 1.3 goals a game and winning 38% of them. At home they average 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded over 4 matches, with a 100% win rate. Persib have played 8 matches in Liga 1 Indonesia this season, scoring 1.9 and conceding 1.0 goals a game and winning 63% of them. Away from home they average 1.3 goals scored and 1.3 conceded over 4 matches, with a 40% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, there is little to separate them: Java United F.C 33%, the draw 27%, Persib 40%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Java United F.C 1.29, Persib 1.43.
- Over 2.5 goals: 51% · both teams to score: 56%.
- Most likely score: 1–2 (9%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (8 and 8 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model.
Java United F.C: form and key numbers
In style Java United F.C play long and direct, cross a lot, take players on.
- Shots: 12.8 a match, 5.5 on target.
- Possession: 46.3% on average.
- Clean sheets: 13% of matches (100% at home).
- Both teams scored in 75% of their matches.
- Corners: 4.8 a match.
- Discipline: 1.3 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.57.
Persib: form and key numbers
In style Persib keep the ball, take players on, create plenty of chances.
- Shots: 10.6 a match, 4.5 on target.
- Possession: 52.8% on average.
- Clean sheets: 25% of matches (0% away).
- Both teams scored in 63% of their matches.
- Corners: 5.6 a match.
- Discipline: 1.4 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.62.
Java United F.C vs Persib: season averages side by side
| Java United F.C | Per match this season | Persib |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Matches | 8 |
| 1.5 | Goals scored | 1.9 |
| 1.3 | Goals conceded | 1.0 |
| 12.8 | Shots | 10.6 |
| 5.5 | On target | 4.5 |
| 46.3 | Possession % | 52.8 |
| 13% | Clean sheets % | 25% |
| 75% | Both teams scored % | 63% |
| 4.8 | Corners | 5.6 |
| 1.3 | Yellow cards | 1.4 |
| 6.57 | Average rating | 6.62 |
Players to watch
Java United F.C
- Jorge GK · Ball-playing keeper · Moneyball Score 9 · Secure passer, Shot-stopper (top 6% of his position)
- Vander DMF · Deep-lying playmaker · Moneyball Score 4 · Secure passer, Hard to dribble past (top 36% of his position)
Persib
- Fitrah Maulana Muhammad Ridwan GK · Ball-playing keeper · Moneyball Score 9 · Secure passer, Shot-stopper (top 7% of his position)
- Teja Paku Alam GK · Ball-playing keeper · Moneyball Score 9 · Secure passer, Shot-stopper (top 5% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Gustavo
Gustavo, 30 · Java United F.C · CF · Poacher · Moneyball Score 4
Gustavo, 30, plays as a centre-forward for Java United F.C 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, 4
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on target | 50% | 74% |
| Shot quality (xG per shot) | – | 52% |
| Big chances missed | 0.25 / 90 | 5% |
| Aerial duels won | 1.25 / 90 | 1% |
| Expected goals | 0.00 / 90 | 0% |
Roles he suits
- ★ Poacher Centre-forward
- ½ Pressing forward Centre-forward
- ½ Shadow striker Second striker
- What Gustavo is worth on the market, and the most a club should pay
- How many league points he would add to your club (Win-Rate Impact)
- The players who play like him, cheaper - the Replacement Finder
- His chemistry with your squad, his fit with your style, his projection by age
Java United F.C vs Persib prediction
Persib should have more of the ball, with Java United F.C likely to sit in a compact block and look to break; Java United F.C work the ball wide and cross; Persib like to take players on. Moneyball's model expects about 2.7 goals - 1.29 for Java United F.C and 1.43 for Persib - with over 2.5 goals at 51% and both teams scoring at 56%. Little separates the sides on the numbers, and a draw is the single likeliest result.
Prediction: Java United F.C 1-1 Persib
Java United F.C vs Persib: what the numbers say
- 1. A draw or either side by one goal is the likeliest shape no side above 40%
- 2. 2 or more goals 2.72 goals expected; 2.5 is close to a coin toss (51%)
- 3. Both teams to score: yes 56% by the model
- 4. 4 cards or fewer the two sides average 2.6 cards a match between them
- 5. 9 or more corners 10.4 corners a match between them
Statistical leanings from the data, not certainties.
The full analysis
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Java United F.C vs Persib: questions and answers
When is Java United F.C vs Persib?
Java United F.C vs Persib is on Sunday 8 November 2026, kick-off 12:00 UTC, in Liga 1 Indonesia Gameweek 9.
Where is Java United F.C vs Persib played?
At Stadion Gelora Kie Raha, Ternate, Java United F.C's home ground.
Who will win Java United F.C vs Persib?
It is close: Java United F.C 33%, draw 27%, Persib 40%. Our prediction is Java United F.C 1-1 Persib.
Who is the player to watch in Java United F.C vs Persib?
Gustavo of Java United F.C: a poacher with a Moneyball Score of 4 against every centre-forward in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in Java United F.C vs Persib?
Moneyball's model expects about 2.7 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 51%.
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