Liga 1 Regular Season - 30
Bali United 2 - 0 FT PSM Makassar
Match Events
Y. Fernandes 4'
17' D. Campos (R. Arjuna)
↓ V. Dethan ↑A. Raehan 20'
42' B. Adi
44' ↓ D. Campos ↑I. Jaya
HT
↓ Alex Tanque ↑L. Cumic 46'
↓ M. Arfan ↑A. Rahaman 46'
↓ R. Fandi ↑R. D. Septiawan 70'
71' R. Fajrin
72' ↓ B. Kopitovic ↑J. Raven
↓ R. Pratama ↑Savio Roberto 77'
79' I. Jaya (T. Yachida)
79' ↓ Kadek Agung ↑T. Made
79' ↓ R. Arjuna ↑M. Simon
FT
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/09/2026 | PSM Makassar | 0 - 2 | Bali United | Liga 1 | Gelora BJ Habibie |
| 04/25/2025 | PSM Makassar | 0 - 1 | Bali United | Liga 1 | Stadion Gelora B.J. Habibie |
| 12/07/2024 | Bali United | 1 - 1 | PSM Makassar | Liga 1 | Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta |
| 02/24/2024 | PSM Makassar | 0 - 0 | Bali United | Liga 1 | Stadion Batakan |
| 08/11/2023 | Bali United | 3 - 2 | PSM Makassar | Liga 1 | Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta |
| 01/20/2023 | Bali United | 2 - 2 | PSM Makassar | Liga 1 | Stadion Sultan Agung |
| 07/29/2022 | PSM Makassar | 2 - 0 | Bali United | Liga 1 | Stadion Gelora B.J. Habibie |
| 02/07/2022 | Bali United | 2 - 2 | PSM Makassar | Liga 1 | Stadion Ngurah Rai |
| 10/17/2021 | PSM Makassar | 2 - 1 | Bali United | Liga 1 | Stadion Sultan Agung |
01/09/2026
04/25/2025
12/07/2024
02/24/2024
08/11/2023
01/20/2023
07/29/2022
02/07/2022
10/17/2021
Bali United Win
PSM Makassar Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 30 GD: +34
P: 30 GD: +34
P: 30 GD: +30
P: 30 GD: +20
P: 30 GD: +10
P: 30 GD: +3
P: 30 GD: +3
P: 30 GD: +8
P: 30 GD: +8
P: 30 GD: -1
P: 30 GD: -1
P: 30 GD: -16
P: 30 GD: -5
P: 30 GD: -15
P: 30 GD: -18
P: 30 GD: -20
P: 30 GD: -29
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pusamania Borneo | 32 | 75 | 67 | 30 | +37 | |
| 2 | Persib Bandung | 32 | 75 | 57 | 21 | +36 | |
| 3 | Persija | 32 | 65 | 59 | 28 | +31 | |
| 4 | Dewa United | 32 | 53 | 44 | 35 | +9 | |
| 5 | Malut United | 32 | 52 | 66 | 45 | +21 | |
| 6 | Persebaya Surabaya | 32 | 52 | 49 | 35 | +14 | |
| 7 | Bhayangkara FC | 32 | 50 | 45 | 41 | +4 | |
| 8 | Bali United | 32 | 45 | 52 | 47 | +5 | |
| 9 | Persita | 32 | 44 | 36 | 33 | +3 | |
| 10 | Arema FC | 32 | 42 | 45 | 44 | +1 | |
| 11 | PSIM Yogyakarta | 32 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 0 | |
| 12 | Persik Kediri | 32 | 39 | 41 | 53 | -12 | |
| 13 | PSM Makassar | 32 | 34 | 38 | 45 | -7 | |
| 14 | Persijap | 32 | 34 | 31 | 45 | -14 | |
| 15 | Persepam Madura Utd | 32 | 32 | 34 | 52 | -18 | |
| 16 | Persis Solo | 32 | 28 | 35 | 58 | -23 | |
| 17 | Semen Padang | 32 | 20 | 22 | 55 | -33 | |
| 18 | PSBS Biak Numfor | 32 | 18 | 29 | 83 | -54 |
P: 32 GD: +37
P: 32 GD: +36
P: 32 GD: +31
P: 32 GD: +9
P: 32 GD: +21
P: 32 GD: +14
P: 32 GD: +4
P: 32 GD: +5
P: 32 GD: +3
P: 32 GD: +1
P: 32 GD: 0
P: 32 GD: -12
P: 32 GD: -7
P: 32 GD: -14
P: 32 GD: -18
P: 32 GD: -23
P: 32 GD: -33
P: 32 GD: -54
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Early Red Card Kills The Contest
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. A reckless early dismissal fundamentally broke the competitive mechanics of this fixture, turning a promising league clash into a one-sided tactical exercise.
A Disastrous Opening Act
The tactical blueprints were torn up almost immediately at the Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium. Before either side could settle into their rhythm, a rash decision in the 4th minute saw Y. Fernandes shown a straight red card. This catastrophic start instantly reshaped the entire landscape of the match. What should have been a fixture with high Intensity devolved into a gritty survival mission for the visitors. PSM Makassar were forced to completely abandon their offensive ambitions, dropping into a rigid defensive block to weather the incoming storm. Playing with ten men for nearly ninety minutes against a confident side is a massive physical and mental burden. The early sending-off dictated every subsequent action, leaving the visitors desperately clinging on while the hosts patiently probed for openings to exploit the sudden numerical advantage.
Exploiting the Numerical Advantage
With an extra man on the pitch, Bali United ruthlessly controlled possession and dictated the tempo of the game. They stretched the play horizontally, forcing the exhausted defenders to chase shadows across the turf in an effort to maintain their shape. The inevitable breakthrough arrived swiftly in the 17th minute. A precise delivery from R. Arjuna unlocked the fractured defensive line, allowing D. Campos to confidently slot home the opener. This crucial first goal completely shattered the structural Balance of the contest. The visitors occasionally tried to relieve the mounting pressure through direct counter-attacks and set-piece opportunities, but they lacked the necessary numbers in the final third to truly trouble the goalkeeper. The home side simply dictated the play, waiting for gaps to appear in the tired ranks.
Professional Resolution
As the clock ticked down, the physical toll of playing a man down became glaringly apparent. The visitors' legs grew incredibly heavy, and their structural discipline began to fray at the edges. The hosts capitalized on this severe fatigue in the 79th minute to put the result beyond any lingering doubt. T. Yachida found space in a dangerous area and delivered a clever ball to I. Jaya, who confidently buried the second goal. This clinical finish killed off any faint hopes of a smash-and-grab equalizer from the exhausted away side. The routine 2-0 victory serves to bolster the home side's impressive run of form, keeping them firmly in the conversation at the top end of the Liga 1 table. Meanwhile, this deeply frustrating afternoon leaves the defeated visitors stuck in the bottom half of the standings.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Y. Fernandes impact the match?
The 4th-minute dismissal destroyed PSM Makassar's tactical setup, forcing them to defend deep and allowing Bali United to control possession and comfortably secure 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.
Mid-Table Malaise Meets Home Struggles
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 38/100. A severe lack of late-season jeopardy makes this late April clash a tough sell for anyone but the most die-hard supporters.
The Setup
This late-season Liga 1 fixture at the Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium offers very little on paper. Sitting in eighth, Bali United have practically nothing to play for, reflected in an abysmal Stakes rating. Worse still, their home Form is wretched, boasting just four wins from fourteen outings in front of their own fans. PSM Makassar arrive in thirteenth place, drifting through the final weeks of the campaign. A modest Balance rating indicates we might see a competitive game, but the severe lack of Stars and meaningful consequences drains the excitement.
Key Battle
The defining clash sits between the home attacking unit and the visitors' back line. Bali United have managed 48 goals this term, but their inability to break teams down on home soil gives PSM's defensive block a distinct psychological advantage.
Our Prediction
We expect a sluggish affair. While Bali United hold a minor edge in win probability, their inability to dominate at home makes dropping points highly likely. A frustrating 1-1 draw seems the most logical outcome as both sides play out the string.