Liga 1 Regular Season - 20
Bali United 1 - 3 FT Persebaya Surabaya
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Bali United
Midfielders
M. Hauptmeijer
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Y. Meilana
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K. Arel
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J. Ferrari
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R. Fajrin
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T. Goppel
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T. Receveur
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T. Yachida
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R. Arjuna
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B. Kopitovic
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M. Mustafic
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BENCH
Wayan Arta
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F. Rustapa
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B. Adi
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Rizky Dwi
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M. Andhika
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J. Bruijn
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I. Jaya
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Rahmat
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M. Simon
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Kadek Agung
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D. Campos
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J. Raven
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Persebaya Surabaya
Midfielders
E. Ari
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Jefferson
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L. S. Lelis
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R. Mitrevski
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A. Catur
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P. Matos
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F. Rivera
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R. Irianto
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Freitas Gali
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M. Perovic
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D. Wicaksono
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BENCH
A. Ramadhani
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K. Araya
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Gustavo Fernandes
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A. Mujtaba
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M. Tata
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S. Putra
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A. Suaib
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R. Ardiansyah
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M. Baihaqi
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O. Fernando
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R. Malik
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/23/2025 | Persebaya Surabaya | 5 - 2 | Bali United | Liga 1 | Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium |
| 05/23/2025 | Persebaya Surabaya | 1 - 3 | Bali United | Liga 1 | Stadion Gelora Bung Tomo |
| 12/28/2024 | Bali United | 2 - 0 | Persebaya Surabaya | Liga 1 | Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta |
| 04/24/2024 | Persebaya Surabaya | 0 - 2 | Bali United | Liga 1 | Stadion Gelora Bung Tomo |
| 10/20/2023 | Bali United | 3 - 1 | Persebaya Surabaya | Liga 1 | Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta |
| 02/18/2023 | Bali United | 4 - 0 | Persebaya Surabaya | Liga 1 | Stadion Maguwoharjo |
08/23/2025
05/23/2025
12/28/2024
04/24/2024
10/20/2023
02/18/2023
Bali United Win
Persebaya Surabaya Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Persebaya Surabaya Ruthlessly Dump Bali United Out of the Cup
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 42/100. Persebaya's clinical finishing ruthlessly ended Bali United's campaign on their own turf, though the heavily lopsided second half makes this an encounter neutrals could easily skip.
Opening Act
Under the lights at Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium, this single-leg knockout tie carried enormous Stakes. Both sides felt the immediate weight of elimination, but it was the visitors who settled into a more comfortable rhythm first. The early Intensity was somewhat muted as they felt each other out tactically, with Bali United trying to utilise the roaring support of their home crowd. However, the game plan unraveled quickly when M. Perovic found pockets of space to break the deadlock in the 26th minute. That opening strike shifted the tactical landscape completely, forcing the hosts into a desperate chase much earlier than they anticipated.
The Pivot
Searching for an equaliser, Bali United needed to find a serious attacking spark after the break. Instead, the Balance of power tilted entirely toward Persebaya Surabaya. The visitors ruthlessly exploited the gaping holes left by the over-committed hosts. The truly decisive blow landed in the 69th minute when A. Suaib finished neatly after being picked out by a smart F. Rivera pass. Before the frustrated home crowd could even digest the two-goal deficit, Freitas Gali orchestrated another lethal counter-attack just four minutes later, setting up R. Mitrevski to make it three. That devastating quick-fire double completely shattered the home side's remaining resolve.
Resolution
With the tie effectively killed off, the final quarter-hour essentially became a procession. There was absolutely zero Upset Factor left on the pitch as Persebaya managed the clock with total professional ease. J. Bruijn did manage to pull one back for Bali United in the 88th minute via a J. Raven assist, but it barely registered as a minor consolation for the beaten hosts. The final whistle confirmed the stark reality: Persebaya Surabaya progress to the next phase, leaving Bali United to face a bitter and premature elimination. Our verdict notes the tactical imbalance, but the away faithful won't care as their journey continues.
Key Questions
Who scored the opening goal for Persebaya Surabaya?
M. Perovic opened the scoring for Persebaya Surabaya in the 26th minute of the match.
Which team progressed to the next round?
Persebaya Surabaya progressed to the next round after defeating Bali United 3-1 in the knockout tie.
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.
Persebaya Edge Past Bali in Knockout Tie
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 47/100. An uninspiring cup tie sees Persebaya Surabaya do just enough to exploit Bali United's dreadful home record and progress to the next round.
The Setup
Bali United host Persebaya Surabaya at Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium for a single-leg knockout tie that feels distinctly underwhelming. A remarkably low Stakes rating hangs over the fixture, stripping away the typical cup-tie fever. Both sides are meandering mid-table in their domestic campaign, and their respective Form ratings reflect a shared struggle to find any sustained rhythm. Bali United's home woes are a glaring tactical issue—with a mere two wins from their last twelve home matches, any supposed home-field advantage has entirely evaporated. Furthermore, a low Stars rating indicates a distinct lack of marquee talent capable of injecting sudden magic into a stagnant fixture, while a modest Balance rating underlines that neither side enters with overwhelming dominance.
Key Battle
Without standout individuals pulling the strings, this match boils down to a gritty, physical midfield war of attrition. Persebaya Surabaya's central unit must remain patient and methodical to break down a stubborn but ultimately fragile Bali United defensive block. Expect a highly disjointed affair where dictating the flow of the game will rely heavily on capitalising on opposition passing errors rather than moments of sheer technical brilliance.
Our Prediction
Persebaya Surabaya progress. The visitors will ruthlessly exploit Bali United's miserable home record and fragile confidence to secure the victory in this knockout tie. It certainly won't be a classic—likely a scrappy one-goal win forged in the midfield trenches—but Persebaya's slightly superior tactical discipline will see them over the line and into the next phase.