Persela Lamongan vs Balikpapan: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Persela Lamongan prepare to host Persiba Balikpapan on January 4, 2026, with kick-off at 18:00, this INDONESIA: Liga 2 fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Persela Lamongan, currently 5th in the standings with 33 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 16 points. They've earned 17 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Persiba Balikpapan, sitting 9th with 17 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 6 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Persela Lamongan and Persiba Balikpapan have favored Persela Lamongan, with Persela Lamongan claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-0). This fixture has generally favored Persela Lamongan in recent years.

In their previous league match against Persiba Balikpapan, Persela Lamongan recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Persiba Balikpapan's last outing came against Persipura Jayapura, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Persela Lamongan are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Persela Lamongan and Persiba Balikpapan are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Persela Lamongan's fixtures have averaged 1.6 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Persiba Balikpapan's games average 1.9 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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