Persiba Balikpapan has a clear mission: to bounce back and win in front of their home crowd. A five-match winless streak has become an unavoidable psychological burden. Poor results continue to haunt them, including a painful 0-1 home defeat to PSIS Semarang in their last match. Now, the match against Tornado is seen as a turning point, or perhaps a continuation of the Sun Bear's negative streak in front of their home crowd. The situation is becoming increasingly challenging as Persiba's transfer market activity has been relatively insignificant. While rival teams are busy making changes, the Madu Bears management has opted to stick with their existing lineup. This decision also serves as a test of the squad's confidence.