PSS Sleman vs PSM Makassar - Liga 1

The history between PSS Sleman and PSM Makassar lends this Liga 1 fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on October 11, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. Anderson was pointing out that City had held the whip hand in this fixture "for as long as I've known", which isn't exactly inaccurate but will also fan the flames ahead of Sunday's Old Trafford showdown.

Both camps will view the Liga 1 meeting at the home ground as an opportunity to put a marker down, regardless of where they currently stand. The hosts are desperate for a lift, with LL in their last five and a win rate of 0% that underscores the size of the task facing them. The visitors arrive short of confidence, DL in their last five and a season win rate of just 0%. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. Inter want to sign Curtis Jones, but as things stand their valuation falls well short of Liverpool's, especially in a market when other Premier League proven players in his position have moved for such big fees.

Pressing intensity will define the contest. PSS Sleman will seek to win the ball high up the pitch and suffocate PSM Makassar's build-up, while the visitors will aim to play through the pressure and exploit the spaces it leaves behind. His all-action approach did not just suit the demands of Luis Enrique, it appeared to have a transformative effect on those around him, setting new standards in the forward line.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. Radek Vitek signs for Middlesbrough from Manchester United Man United have shown interest in Igor Thiago but Brentford have no intention of selling the striker this summer, says TEAMtalk.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 2-2 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. With positions in the Liga 1 table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. The team currently most likely to win the 2026 WNBA Finals according to Opta.