Malut United vs Persib Prediction and Betting Tips | Liga 1 Indonesia Gameweek 9
Liga 1 Indonesia · Sunday 8 November 2026 · 12:00 UTC · updated 2026-10-25
Malut United welcome Persib in Liga 1 Indonesia Gameweek 9 action on Sunday 8 November 2026, kick-off 12:00 UTC.
Malut United have played 7 matches in Liga 1 Indonesia this season, scoring 1.4 and conceding 1.4 goals a game and winning 29% of them. At home they average 2.0 goals scored and 1.3 conceded over 3 matches, with a 100% win rate. Persib have played 7 matches in Liga 1 Indonesia this season, scoring 1.6 and conceding 1.1 goals a game and winning 57% of them. Away from home they average 1.3 goals scored and 1.3 conceded over 4 matches, with a 50% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, there is little to separate them: Malut United 36%, the draw 27%, Persib 37%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Malut United 1.36, Persib 1.37.
- Over 2.5 goals: 52% · both teams to score: 56%.
- Most likely score: 1–2 (8%).
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 7 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.
Malut United: form and key numbers
In style Malut United play long and direct, cross a lot, create plenty of chances.
- Shots: 13.3 a match, 5.7 on target.
- Possession: 47.7% on average.
- Clean sheets: 0% of matches (0% at home).
- Both teams scored in 86% of their matches.
- Corners: 5.1 a match.
- Discipline: 1.3 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.58.
Persib: form and key numbers
In style Persib keep the ball, take players on, create plenty of chances.
- Shots: 11.6 a match, 4.6 on target.
- Possession: 53.6% on average.
- Clean sheets: 14% of matches (0% away).
- Both teams scored in 71% of their matches.
- Corners: 5.7 a match.
- Discipline: 1.4 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.56.
Malut United vs Persib: season averages side by side
| Malut United | Per match this season | Persib |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Matches | 7 |
| 1.4 | Goals scored | 1.6 |
| 1.4 | Goals conceded | 1.1 |
| 13.3 | Shots | 11.6 |
| 5.7 | On target | 4.6 |
| 47.7 | Possession % | 53.6 |
| 0% | Clean sheets % | 14% |
| 86% | Both teams scored % | 71% |
| 5.1 | Corners | 5.7 |
| 1.3 | Yellow cards | 1.4 |
| 6.58 | Average rating | 6.56 |
Players to watch
Malut United
- Jorge GK · Ball-playing keeper · Moneyball Score 8 · Secure passer, Shot-stopper (top 9% of his position)
- Gustavo Moreno de França CB · Ball-playing centre-back · Moneyball Score 3 · Secure passer, Hard to dribble past (top 48% of his position)
Persib
- Teja Paku Alam GK · Ball-playing keeper · Moneyball Score 9 · Secure passer, Shot-stopper (top 3% of his position)
- Fitrah Maulana Muhammad Ridwan GK · Ball-playing keeper · Moneyball Score 8 · Secure passer, Shot-stopper (top 9% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Gustavo
Gustavo, 30 · Malut United · CF · Poacher · Moneyball Score 4
Gustavo, 30, plays as a centre-forward for Malut United 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 | 57% | 88% |
| Shot quality (xG per shot) | – | 55% |
| Big chances missed | 0.14 / 90 | 16% |
| Expected goals | 0.00 / 90 | 0% |
| Goals | 0.29 / 90 | 0% |
Roles he suits
- ★ Poacher Centre-forward
- ½ Pressing forward Centre-forward
- ½ Shadow striker Second striker
Scout's notes: Accurate shooter.
- 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
Malut United vs Persib prediction
Persib should have more of the ball, with Malut United likely to sit in a compact block and look to break; Malut United work the ball wide and cross; Persib like to take players on. Moneyball's model expects about 2.7 goals - 1.36 for Malut United and 1.37 for Persib - with over 2.5 goals at 52% and both teams scoring at 56%. Little separates the sides on the numbers, and a draw is the single likeliest result.
Prediction: Malut United 1-1 Persib
Malut United vs Persib betting tips
- Tip 1: Draw or either side by one goal is the shape of it - avoid the result market no side above 37%
- Tip 2: Over 1.5 goals 2.74 goals expected; 2.5 is close to a coin toss (52%)
- Tip 3: Both teams to score: yes 56% by the model
- Tip 4: Under 4.5 cards the two sides average 2.7 cards a match between them
- Tip 5: Over 9.5 corners 10.8 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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More Liga 1 Indonesia previews
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- Bhayangkara vs PSM Monday 26 October 2026
- Persebaya Surabaya vs Madura United Monday 26 October 2026
- PSS Sleman vs Borneo Tuesday 27 October 2026
- Malut United vs Bhayangkara Friday 30 October 2026
- Persebaya Surabaya vs Persijap Friday 30 October 2026
- Arema vs Bali United Saturday 31 October 2026
- PSM vs Madura United Saturday 31 October 2026
Malut United vs Persib: questions and answers
When is Malut United vs Persib?
Malut United vs Persib is on Sunday 8 November 2026, kick-off 12:00 UTC, in Liga 1 Indonesia Gameweek 9.
Who will win Malut United vs Persib?
It is close: Malut United 36%, draw 27%, Persib 37%. Our prediction is Malut United 1-1 Persib.
Who is the player to watch in Malut United vs Persib?
Gustavo of Malut United: 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 Malut United vs Persib?
Moneyball's model expects about 2.7 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 52%.
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