League-position context
PSMS Medan rank18th
Persebaya Surabaya rank5th
PSMS Medan points37
Persebaya Surabaya points50
PSMS Medan: #18 ยท 37 pts ยท GD -20
24 pts off the top 2. 11 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts from safety.
Persebaya Surabaya: #5 ยท 50 pts ยท GD +12
11 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.