Liga 1 Regular Season - 8

Bali United 0 - 0 FT Dewa United

Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
13
FT
Mon, Dec 29
Indonesia
Bali United
0-0
Dewa United
⚡ Intensity 10
⚖️ Balance 0
🏆 Stakes 50
🎲 Upset 50
A barren draw in Bali.

Mid-Table Malaise: Bali and Dewa Grind to a Frustrating Halt

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 13/100. A desperately flat encounter did nothing for either side's ambitions as mid-table mediocrity prevailed at Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium.

A Stagnant Opening

A dismally low Intensity rating tells the absolute truth about an opening half entirely devoid of inspiration at Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium. Bali United, desperate to snap a miserable winless streak, looked hesitant and devoid of creative spark. Dewa United arrived with much better recent form but showed absolutely no desire to force the issue away from home. The middle of the park rapidly became a swamp where attacking transitions went to die. Neither side was willing to commit enough bodies forward to stretch the opposition. Privat Mbarga was left completely isolated, chasing shadows rather than receiving quality service for the hosts. Dewa United's defensive block easily absorbed the blunt probing, while their own striker Alex Martins saw virtually no service at the other end. This pattern set the tone for a deeply frustrating evening. The crowd grew restless as simple passes rolled out of play and neither goalkeeper was forced into any meaningful action during the entire first period.

The Midfield Mire

The overall Balance of play hovered perfectly in the middle, but for entirely the wrong reasons. Neither team could manage to string together meaningful, dangerous phases of possession in the final third. Dewa United, sitting comfortably just a single point above their hosts in the Liga 1 standings, seemed perfectly content to just play for a sterile draw. They packed the central areas, forcing Bali out wide. The home side eventually pushed slightly higher up the pitch, but their crossing was aimless, floated, and easily dealt with by the center-backs. It was a deeply stubborn tactical stalemate where utter caution completely overrode any sense of attacking ambition. The lack of clear-cut chances left the stadium in a restless, quiet murmur. Midfielders spent more time passing backward to their defenders than attempting progressive, line-breaking passes that might actually disrupt the opposition's highly rigid shape.

Fading Embers

With the Stakes representing nothing more than minor mid-table pride, the final twenty minutes predictably fizzled out into nothingness. A completely barren 0-0 scoreline was the only logical, deserved conclusion for two teams that refused to gamble. Bali United remains firmly stuck in tenth place, their frustrating run of form continuing to alienate the usually passionate home support. Dewa United safely holds onto ninth, clearly happy enough to take a point on the road but hardly looking like a side ready to climb the upper echelon of the table. The complete absence of any Upset Factor meant this fixture played out exactly as the dire on-pitch body language suggested. This was an entirely forgettable match that both managers will quickly try to sweep under the rug before focusing on finding some much-needed attacking inspiration for their next domestic fixtures.

Key Questions

Why did the match end in a goalless draw?

Both teams severely lacked attacking urgency, with rigid defensive setups and poor final-third execution canceling out any threats.

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.

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Bali United

Midfielders
M. Hauptmeijer
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Rizky Dwi
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J. Ferrari
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K. Arel
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Fajrin
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T. Receveur
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B. Wilson
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Kadek Agung
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T. Goppel
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B. Kopitovic
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J. Bruijn
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BENCH
Wayan Arta
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F. Rustapa
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B. Adi
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M. Mustafic
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Y. Roni
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J. Raven
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M. Andhika
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M. Simon
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P. Panji
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R. Arjuna
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T. Made
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Rahmat
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Dewa United

Midfielders
S. Stevens
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Ballah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
N. Kuipers
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
B. Fatari
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Nurviat
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R. Kambuaya
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Messidoro
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Numberi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
T. Marukawa
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
P. Mbaga
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Alex
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
M. Natshir
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
E. Febriansyah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Lilipaly
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
E. Vikri
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
W. Prasetyo
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F. Eka
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A. Setiawan
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R. Struick
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S. Bagaskara
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A. Arjunsyah
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Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
04/10/2025 Bali United 0 - 0 Dewa United Liga 1 Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta
11/23/2024 Dewa United 1 - 0 Bali United Liga 1 Stadion Pakansari Bogor
12/08/2023 Dewa United 1 - 1 Bali United Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
07/29/2023 Bali United 3 - 1 Dewa United Liga 1 Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta
02/22/2023 Dewa United 1 - 2 Bali United Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
09/10/2022 Bali United 6 - 0 Dewa United Liga 1 Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta
04/10/2025
Liga 1 Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta
11/23/2024
Liga 1 Stadion Pakansari Bogor
12/08/2023
Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
07/29/2023
Liga 1 Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta
02/22/2023
Liga 1 Indomilk Arena
09/10/2022
Liga 1 Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta
Bali United Win
Dewa United Win
Draw