PSM Makassar vs Persib Bandung predictions, May 17, 2026

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As PSM Makassar prepares to host Persib Bandung on May 17, 2026, fans can expect an intriguing matchup in the Indonesian Super League. PSM enters the contest with a mixed recent form, securing victory in only 2 of their last 5 matches. This inconsistency may pose challenges against a confident Persib Bandung side, which has demonstrated a stronger competitive edge, winning 3 of their last 5 games.

Tactically, PSM Makassar will need to leverage their home advantage and utilize a cohesive pressing game to disrupt Persib’s rhythm. They face a formidable opponent in Persib Bandung, known for their organized defense and potent counter-attacking play, which have proven effective in recent fixtures.

The bookmakers reflect a clear favoritism towards the away team, with odds of 1.7 for a Persib win, compared to 4.5 for PSM at home. Probability assessments further reinforce this sentiment, predicting a 20.2% chance of a home win against a 55.6% likelihood of an away victory for Persib.

As both teams vie for crucial points, fans should expect a tightly contested encounter, although recent form suggests Persib could have the upper hand. With no guaranteed outcomes, the stage is set for what promises to be an exciting clash.

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Makassar 18.3%

Draw 23.8%

Persib Bandung 57.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:2

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	5.24	4	1.6
	4.85	3.85	1.55
	5.08	3.74	1.57
	4.8	3.6	1.57
	5.03	3.98	1.6

Latest Results

09.05.26 Arema FC – PSM Makassar – 3:0 04.05.26 PSM Makassar – Bhayangkara FC – 2:1 27.04.26 Bali United Pusam FC – PSM Makassar – 2:0 23.04.26 PSM Makassar – Persik Kediri – 3:1 18.04.26 PSM Makassar – Borneo Samarinda – 1:2

10.05.26 Persija Jakarta – Persib Bandung – 1:2 04.05.26 Persib Bandung – PSIM Yogyakarta – 1:0 30.04.26 Bhayangkara FC – Persib Bandung – 2:4 24.04.26 Persib Bandung – Arema FC – 0:0 20.04.26 Dewa United – Persib Bandung – 2:2

Facts

An outsider and one of the leaders will play in this match (ranked 14 and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ AFC Champions League 2 (Qualification: )).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Makassar won 0.

Makassar has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Persib Bandung is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

Makassar may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, Persib Bandung is seen as the favorite.

In the last 19 head-to-head matches, Makassar won 7 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 26:28. (average 1.4:1.5).

Including home matches between the teams, Makassar won 5 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 17:9. (average 2.1:1.1).

Latest Head To Head

27.12.25 Persib Bandung – PSM Makassar – 1:0 01.02.25 Persib Bandung – PSM Makassar – 1:0 11.09.24 PSM Makassar – Persib Bandung – 0:0 19.07.24 Persib Bandung – PSM Makassar – 2:0 04.12.23 Persib Bandung – PSM Makassar – 0:0

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Persib Bandung	32	23	6	3	57:21	36	75
2	Borneo	32	24	3	5	67:30	37	75
3	Persija Jakarta	32	20	5	7	59:28	31	65
4	Dewa United	32	16	5	11	44:35	9	53
5	Persebaya	32	14	10	8	49:35	14	52
6	Malut United	32	15	7	10	66:45	21	52
7	FC Bhayangkara	32	15	5	12	45:41	4	50
8	Bali United	32	12	9	11	52:47	5	45
9	Persita	32	13	5	14	36:33	3	44
10	Arema FC	32	11	9	12	45:44	1	42
11	PSIM Yogyakarta	32	10	12	10	40:40	0	42
12	Persik Kediri	32	11	6	15	41:53	-12	39
13	Persijap Jepara	32	9	7	16	31:45	-14	34
14	PSM Makassar	32	8	10	14	38:45	-7	34
15	Madura United	32	8	8	16	34:52	-18	32
16	Persis Solo	32	6	10	16	35:58	-23	28
17	Semen Padang ✔	32	5	5	22	22:55	-33	20
18	PSBS Biak Numfor ✔	32	4	6	22	29:83	-54	18

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