Liga 1 Regular Season - 16
Bali United 1 - 0 FT Arema FC
Match Events
HT
↓ Valdeci ↑S. G. Balinsa 46'
49' Kadek Agung (T. Goppel)
S. G. Balinsa 60'
↓ M. Marasabessy ↑B. Setiawan 64'
↓ D. Setiawan ↑D. Mardiyanto 64'
Matheus Blade 72'
↓ M. Iksan ↑D. Santoso 84'
86' R. Arjuna
87' ↓ M. Mustafic ↑M. Simon
↓ Luiz Gustavo ↑R. Fachrezi 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Bali United
Midfielders
M. Hauptmeijer
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Rizky Dwi
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J. Ferrari
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K. Arel
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T. Receveur
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J. Bruijn
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Kadek Agung
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M. Mustafic
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T. Goppel
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B. Kopitovic
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R. Arjuna
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BENCH
Wayan Arta
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F. Rustapa
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B. Adi
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A. Mahendra
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P. Panji
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M. Andhika
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Rahmat
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M. Simon
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T. Made
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J. Raven
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Arema FC
Midfielders
Lucas Frigeri
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M. Marasabessy
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J. Guevara
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Luiz Gustavo
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Betinho
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Matheus Blade
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A. Fikri
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M. Iksan
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Valdeci
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D. Setiawan
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I. Puleio
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BENCH
A. Satryo
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A. Farisi
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Odivan
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M. Rifai
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B. Setiawan
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S. G. Balinsa
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J. Hariono
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M. Rafli
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F. Arjidan
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R. Fachrezi
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D. Mardiyanto
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D. Santoso
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2026 | Bali United | 1 - 0 | Arema FC | Liga 1 | Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium |
| 02/03/2025 | Arema FC | 1 - 0 | Bali United | Liga 1 | Stadion Gelora Supriyadi |
| 09/11/2024 | Bali United | 0 - 0 | Arema FC | Liga 1 | Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta |
| 07/21/2024 | Bali United | 0 - 1 | Arema FC | Piala Presiden | Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta |
| 12/04/2023 | Bali United | 3 - 2 | Arema FC | Liga 1 | Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta |
| 07/21/2023 | Arema FC | 1 - 3 | Bali United | Liga 1 | Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta |
01/04/2026
02/03/2025
09/11/2024
07/21/2024
12/04/2023
07/21/2023
Bali United Win
Arema FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 16 GD: +17
P: 16 GD: +19
P: 16 GD: +15
P: 16 GD: +15
P: 16 GD: +8
P: 16 GD: +2
P: 16 GD: +7
P: 16 GD: +2
P: 16 GD: -1
P: 16 GD: +4
P: 16 GD: -6
P: 16 GD: -1
P: 16 GD: -3
P: 16 GD: -7
P: 16 GD: -21
P: 16 GD: -15
P: 16 GD: -16
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Persib Bandung | 33 | 78 | 58 | 21 | +37 | |
| 2 | Pusamania Borneo | 33 | 76 | 67 | 30 | +37 | |
| 3 | Persija | 33 | 68 | 62 | 29 | +33 | |
| 4 | Persebaya Surabaya | 33 | 55 | 56 | 35 | +21 | |
| 5 | Malut United | 33 | 53 | 67 | 46 | +21 | |
| 6 | Dewa United | 33 | 53 | 44 | 36 | +8 | |
| 7 | Bhayangkara FC | 33 | 50 | 46 | 45 | +1 | |
| 8 | Bali United | 33 | 48 | 56 | 48 | +8 | |
| 9 | Arema FC | 33 | 45 | 50 | 46 | +4 | |
| 10 | Persita | 33 | 45 | 37 | 34 | +3 | |
| 11 | PSIM Yogyakarta | 33 | 45 | 42 | 40 | +2 | |
| 12 | Persik Kediri | 33 | 39 | 42 | 56 | -14 | |
| 13 | Persijap | 33 | 35 | 31 | 45 | -14 | |
| 14 | PSM Makassar | 33 | 34 | 38 | 46 | -8 | |
| 15 | Persepam Madura Utd | 33 | 32 | 34 | 54 | -20 | |
| 16 | Persis Solo | 33 | 31 | 36 | 58 | -22 | |
| 17 | Semen Padang | 33 | 20 | 22 | 62 | -40 | |
| 18 | PSBS Biak Numfor | 33 | 18 | 31 | 88 | -57 |
P: 33 GD: +37
P: 33 GD: +37
P: 33 GD: +33
P: 33 GD: +21
P: 33 GD: +21
P: 33 GD: +8
P: 33 GD: +1
P: 33 GD: +8
P: 33 GD: +4
P: 33 GD: +3
P: 33 GD: +2
P: 33 GD: -14
P: 33 GD: -14
P: 33 GD: -8
P: 33 GD: -20
P: 33 GD: -22
P: 33 GD: -40
P: 33 GD: -57
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Kadek Agung's Strike Breaks Arema's Resistance in Tense Knockout
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 17/100. A grueling single-leg tie demanded a singular moment of quality, and Bali United delivered just enough to secure their progression.
The Early Chess Match
Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium hosted a do-or-die clash between two Liga 1 sides desperate for knockout progression. The Stakes were unmistakably high, dictating a cagey first half where neither Bali United nor Arema FC wanted to make the fatal error. Arema's defensive structure, marshalled resolutely by veterans like Johan Alfarizi, frustrated the hosts early on. The Intensity simmered rather than boiled, as both midfields engaged in a gritty tactical battle that yielded few clear-cut chances. Bali United struggled to carve out meaningful openings in the final third, dominating territory but lacking a killer instinct. The home crowd grew anxious as the first forty-five minutes ticked away into a tense, scoreless stalemate.
The Decisive Blow
Survival in single-leg football often hinges on one momentary lapse in concentration. That decisive moment arrived sharply in the 49th minute. Emerging from the interval with renewed attacking urgency, Bali United finally disrupted the stubborn Balance of the tie. T. Goppel found a pocket of space and delivered a precise sequence that fell perfectly for Kadek Agung. The midfielder made no mistake, burying the strike to tilt the scoreboard. This solitary lead change forced Arema FC to abandon their conservative blueprint entirely, altering the tactical landscape. The visitors had to push higher up the pitch to chase an equalizer, leaving vast spaces behind that Bali eagerly looked to exploit on the counter-attack.
Holding the Line
Trailing 1-0 with their tournament lives on the line, Arema FC threw caution to the wind, attempting to inject a chaotic Upset Factor into the final quarter of the match. Despite their desperate late pushes and increased physical presence in the box, Bali United's defensive lines held incredibly firm, protecting their slender advantage with disciplined tracking. The final whistle confirmed Bali's progression, condemning Arema to an agonizing elimination from the competition. For a side sitting mid-table in the league, this hard-fought knockout victory provides a crucial morale injection. Arema, meanwhile, must return to their domestic campaign and reflect on a performance that lacked the attacking bite needed to survive do-or-die football.
Key Questions
Who scored the winning goal for Bali United?
Kadek Agung scored the decisive goal in the 49th minute, finishing off a well-timed assist from T. Goppel to secure the victory.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Survival of the Fittest: Bali United and Arema Clash in Elimination Thriller
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 19/100. With both sides floundering in the league, this single-leg knockout tie is a desperate grab for seasonal redemption.
The Setup
Bali United and Arema FC sit side-by-side in the Liga 1 standings (10th and 11th), but their domestic struggles go out the window here at the Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium. The Stakes are entirely tied to survival in this single-leg knockout format. Bali United brings an abysmal home record into the fixture, boasting just two wins in twelve matches in front of their own fans this season. Neither side brings positive Form into January 4th—Arema arrives with three losses in their last five, while Bali has managed a solitary win. A low Stars rating reflects the lack of household names on the pitch, meaning this tie will be won through pure grit and tactical discipline.
Key Battle
Without standout marquee players driving the narrative, this match boils down to a grinding midfield war of attrition. The home side's midfield engine must find a way to break through an Arema back line that has leaked 36 goals already. With a modest Balance rating between the two struggling squads, expect a disjointed, physical scrap in the center of the park where second balls and tactical fouling will dictate the tempo.
Our Prediction
Despite their horrific track record at home this season, the do-or-die nature of this knockout tie favors the hosts. Bali United will edge out a nervy, low-scoring affair, exploiting Arema's fragile defensive shape late in the second half. Bali United to grind out a 1-0 victory and progress to the next round.