PSIM Yogyakarta desperately need points on Sunday, Dec 27 at 1:00 PM in the Super League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Persib Bandung come into this fixture in good form (3W 1D 1L recently). PSIM Yogyakarta travel struggling badly (0W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Persib Bandung won their last outing, while PSIM Yogyakarta suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Persib Bandung and PSIM Yogyakarta have split their 2 meetings almost evenly (1W–1D–0W). Their last encounter ended in Persib Bandung won 1–0.

Verdict: The gulf in league position makes Persib Bandung clear favorites, but PSIM Yogyakarta have shown they can grind out results. Expect Persib Bandung to take the points, potentially without being at their best.