Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Persija (3rd, 71 pts) held a 36-point advantage over Madura United (14th, 35 pts). Recent form flatters Madura United's table spot — 5th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 14th. Against a league average of 1.4 goals per team per game, Persija ran at 1.91 scored and 0.85 conceded, Madura United at 1.09 and 1.59.
GioScore's database holds 9 meetings between the two: 2 for Persija, 5 for Madura United and 2 drawn, at 2.78 goals per meeting.
The match was played at Stadion Patriot (capacity 35,000). On the scoreboard, Persija led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 2-0.
Goal scorers
Persija: Gustavo (44'), Maxwell (90')
Key stats
Possession: Persija 62% · Madura United 38% · Total shots: 17-5 · On target: 5-0 · Corners: 6-1