Persipal BU vs Balikpapan: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Persipal BU prepare to host Persiba Balikpapan on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 14:30, this INDONESIA: Liga 2 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Persipal BU, currently 10th in the standings with 6 points from 19 games, trail the leaders by 34 points. They've earned 5 points from 9 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 5 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 18 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Persiba Balikpapan, sitting 8th with 15 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 5 points from 9 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Persipal BU and Persiba Balikpapan have favored Persiba Balikpapan, ending in a 1-1 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Tornado Pekanbaru, Persipal BU recorded a 0-4 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Persiba Balikpapan's last outing came against Persiku Kudus, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Persipal BU are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Persipal BU 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 a moderate number of goals: Persipal BU's fixtures have averaged 3.5 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Persiba Balikpapan's games average 2.1 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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