Liga 1 Regular Season - 31

Dewa United 1 - 0 FT Semen Padang

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Futmetrix Verdict
30
FT
Sun, May 3
Indonesia
Dewa United
1-0
Semen Padang
⚡ Intensity 11
⚖️ Balance 28
🏆 Stakes 67
🎲 Upset 0
Sadaoui strike sinks struggling Padang

Sadaoui Strike Condemns Semen Padang in Banten

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. This was a classic tale of two seasons converging—one team riding high on soaring confidence, the other desperately grasping for a survival lifeline.

Setting the Tempo

The atmosphere at Banten International Stadium was charged with expectation as two teams on completely different trajectories locked horns. Dewa United stepped onto the pitch carrying the swagger of a team in formidable form, and they wasted no time establishing their rhythm. The hosts controlled possession effortlessly, holding 59 percent of the ball and orchestrating the play from the backline. The Intensity of the encounter skyrocketed early on, driven by relentless waves of attacking maneuvers that pinned the visitors deep in their own half. A barrage of set-pieces, culminating in 11 total corners throughout the match, illustrated just how suffocating the pressure truly was. Semen Padang struggled to catch their breath, reduced to a desperate defensive unit merely surviving the early onslaught.

The Pivotal Breakthrough

The inevitable breakthrough finally materialized in the 32nd minute, rewarding the relentless attacking endeavor of the home side. A moment of pure vision from Johnathan unlocked a stubborn defensive line, serving up a flawless assist that N. Sadaoui buried with clinical precision. This critical lead change completely shattered the delicate Balance of the match, forcing the visitors to abandon their ultra-defensive setup. Sadaoui’s goal was a masterclass in exploiting momentary lapses in concentration, highlighting exactly why his team sits comfortably in the upper echelons of the table. The strike drained the remaining belief from a struggling side already devoid of confidence, turning the remainder of the half into an exercise in damage control rather than a platform for an immediate fightback.

A Futile Fightback

Facing the grim reality of another defeat, the visitors emerged in the second half with a renewed sense of urgency. Despite their overall lack of possession, they surprisingly managed to carve out meaningful opportunities, registering six shots on target—two more than the victorious hosts. However, their glaring inability to find a clinical finish ultimately sealed their fate. The home defense absorbed the pressure, showcasing a pragmatic approach to see out the narrow victory. This result extends a sensational run of form for the hosts, keeping them firmly in the mix for the top spots. Meanwhile, the stark reality of a relegation battle deepens for the visitors, leaving them stranded at the bottom and nine agonizing points adrift from safety as matches continue to slip away.

Key Questions

What does this mean for Dewa United's season?

This gritty victory solidifies their impressive sixth-place standing, extending an unbeaten run that keeps them firmly in the upper half of the league table.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
59%
41%
Dewa United 59%
Semen Padang 41%
Shots on Target
4
6
Dewa United 4
Semen Padang 6
Corners
7
4
Dewa United 7
Semen Padang 4
Yellow Cards
2
2
Dewa United 2
Semen Padang 2
Red Cards
0
0
Dewa United 0
Semen Padang 0

Match Events

32' N. Sadaoui (Johnathan)
A. Kristiano 🟨 42'
HT
A. Kristiano Z. Afandi 🔄 46'
61' 🟨 A. Messidoro
64' 🔄 A. Messidoro T. Marukawa
64' 🔄 R. Struick B. Fatari
Diego Mauricio K. Botan 🔄 64'
69' 🟨 E. Febriansah
76' 🔄 E. Vikri S. Lilipaly
K. Froese R. Setiawan 🔄 78'
85' 🔄 N. Sadaoui K. Tanaka
K. Nakagawa W. Agong 🔄 90'+2
B. Diarra 🟨 90'+8
FT

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
08/15/2025 Semen Padang 2 - 0 Dewa United Liga 1 Stadion GOR Haji Agus Salim
03/05/2025 Dewa United 6 - 0 Semen Padang Liga 1 Stadion Pakansari Bogor
10/25/2024 Semen Padang 1 - 8 Dewa United Liga 1 Stadion GOR Haji Agus Salim
08/15/2025
Liga 1 Stadion GOR Haji Agus Salim
03/05/2025
Liga 1 Stadion Pakansari Bogor
10/25/2024
Liga 1 Stadion GOR Haji Agus Salim
Dewa United Win
Semen Padang Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Pusamania Borneo 31 72 64 28 +36 WPusamania Borneo 2 - 0 Persita (05-05-2026)WPersik Kediri 0 - 1 Pusamania Borneo (29-04-2026)WPusamania Borneo 3 - 0 Semen Padang (25-04-2026)WPSM Makassar 1 - 2 Pusamania Borneo (18-04-2026)WPusamania Borneo 5 - 1 PSBS Biak Numfor (11-04-2026)
2 Persib Bandung 31 72 55 20 +35 WPersib Bandung 1 - 0 PSIM Yogyakarta (04-05-2026)WBhayangkara FC 2 - 4 Persib Bandung (30-04-2026)DPersib Bandung 0 - 0 Arema FC (24-04-2026)DDewa United 2 - 2 Persib Bandung (20-04-2026)WPersib Bandung 3 - 2 Bali United (12-04-2026)
3 Persija 31 65 58 26 +32 WPersijap 0 - 2 Persija (04-05-2026)WPersija 4 - 0 Persis Solo (27-04-2026)DPSIM Yogyakarta 1 - 1 Persija (22-04-2026)WPSBS Biak Numfor 0 - 1 Persija (18-04-2026)WPersija 3 - 0 Persebaya Surabaya (11-04-2026)
4 Malut United 31 52 66 43 +23 WMalut United 5 - 2 Persis Solo (02-05-2026)WPSBS Biak Numfor 0 - 7 Malut United (28-04-2026)LMalut United 0 - 2 Persebaya Surabaya (23-04-2026)LBali United 4 - 1 Malut United (19-04-2026)LMalut United 1 - 2 Dewa United (12-04-2026)
5 Persebaya Surabaya 31 51 49 35 +14 WPersebaya Surabaya 4 - 0 PSBS Biak Numfor (02-05-2026)WArema FC 0 - 4 Persebaya Surabaya (28-04-2026)WMalut United 0 - 2 Persebaya Surabaya (23-04-2026)LPersebaya Surabaya 1 - 2 Persepam Madura Utd (17-04-2026)LPersija 3 - 0 Persebaya Surabaya (11-04-2026)
6 Dewa United 31 50 39 35 +4 WDewa United 1 - 0 Semen Padang (03-05-2026)WDewa United 1 - 0 Persijap (29-04-2026)WPersepam Madura Utd 1 - 2 Dewa United (25-04-2026)DDewa United 2 - 2 Persib Bandung (20-04-2026)WMalut United 1 - 2 Dewa United (12-04-2026)
7 Bhayangkara FC 31 47 42 40 +2 LPSM Makassar 2 - 1 Bhayangkara FC (04-05-2026)LBhayangkara FC 2 - 4 Persib Bandung (30-04-2026)LPersis Solo 2 - 1 Bhayangkara FC (22-04-2026)WBhayangkara FC 2 - 1 PSIM Yogyakarta (17-04-2026)LPersijap 2 - 1 Bhayangkara FC (11-04-2026)
8 Bali United 31 45 50 44 +6 LPersepam Madura Utd 2 - 0 Bali United (05-05-2026)WBali United 2 - 0 PSM Makassar (27-04-2026)WPersita 0 - 1 Bali United (23-04-2026)WBali United 4 - 1 Malut United (19-04-2026)LPersib Bandung 3 - 2 Bali United (12-04-2026)
9 Persita 31 44 36 30 +6 LPusamania Borneo 2 - 0 Persita (05-05-2026)WPSIM Yogyakarta 0 - 1 Persita (30-04-2026)LPersita 0 - 1 Bali United (23-04-2026)LPersik Kediri 1 - 0 Persita (19-04-2026)LPersita 0 - 1 Arema FC (10-04-2026)
10 Arema FC 31 39 42 44 -2 LPersik Kediri 3 - 2 Arema FC (03-05-2026)LArema FC 0 - 4 Persebaya Surabaya (28-04-2026)DPersib Bandung 0 - 0 Arema FC (24-04-2026)WArema FC 2 - 0 Persis Solo (18-04-2026)WPersita 0 - 1 Arema FC (10-04-2026)
11 PSIM Yogyakarta 31 39 38 40 -2 LPersib Bandung 1 - 0 PSIM Yogyakarta (04-05-2026)LPSIM Yogyakarta 0 - 1 Persita (30-04-2026)DPSIM Yogyakarta 1 - 1 Persija (22-04-2026)LBhayangkara FC 2 - 1 PSIM Yogyakarta (17-04-2026)LPSIM Yogyakarta 1 - 2 PSM Makassar (10-04-2026)
12 Persik Kediri 31 36 38 53 -15 WPersik Kediri 3 - 2 Arema FC (03-05-2026)LPersik Kediri 0 - 1 Pusamania Borneo (29-04-2026)LPSM Makassar 3 - 1 Persik Kediri (23-04-2026)WPersik Kediri 1 - 0 Persita (19-04-2026)LPersepam Madura Utd 2 - 1 Persik Kediri (11-04-2026)
13 PSM Makassar 31 34 38 42 -4 WPSM Makassar 2 - 1 Bhayangkara FC (04-05-2026)LBali United 2 - 0 PSM Makassar (27-04-2026)WPSM Makassar 3 - 1 Persik Kediri (23-04-2026)LPSM Makassar 1 - 2 Pusamania Borneo (18-04-2026)WPSIM Yogyakarta 1 - 2 PSM Makassar (10-04-2026)
14 Persepam Madura Utd 31 32 33 49 -16 WPersepam Madura Utd 2 - 0 Bali United (05-05-2026)WSemen Padang 0 - 1 Persepam Madura Utd (29-04-2026)LPersepam Madura Utd 1 - 2 Dewa United (25-04-2026)WPersebaya Surabaya 1 - 2 Persepam Madura Utd (17-04-2026)WPersepam Madura Utd 2 - 1 Persik Kediri (11-04-2026)
15 Persijap 31 31 28 45 -17 LPersijap 0 - 2 Persija (04-05-2026)LDewa United 1 - 0 Persijap (29-04-2026)WPersijap 2 - 0 PSBS Biak Numfor (24-04-2026)WSemen Padang 0 - 2 Persijap (20-04-2026)WPersijap 2 - 1 Bhayangkara FC (11-04-2026)
16 Persis Solo 31 27 35 58 -23 LMalut United 5 - 2 Persis Solo (02-05-2026)LPersija 4 - 0 Persis Solo (27-04-2026)WPersis Solo 2 - 1 Bhayangkara FC (22-04-2026)LArema FC 2 - 0 Persis Solo (18-04-2026)WPersis Solo 2 - 1 Semen Padang (12-04-2026)
17 Semen Padang 31 20 22 52 -30 LDewa United 1 - 0 Semen Padang (03-05-2026)LSemen Padang 0 - 1 Persepam Madura Utd (29-04-2026)LPusamania Borneo 3 - 0 Semen Padang (25-04-2026)LSemen Padang 0 - 2 Persijap (20-04-2026)LPersis Solo 2 - 1 Semen Padang (12-04-2026)
18 PSBS Biak Numfor 31 18 29 78 -49 LPersebaya Surabaya 4 - 0 PSBS Biak Numfor (02-05-2026)LPSBS Biak Numfor 0 - 7 Malut United (28-04-2026)LPersijap 2 - 0 PSBS Biak Numfor (24-04-2026)LPSBS Biak Numfor 0 - 1 Persija (18-04-2026)LPusamania Borneo 5 - 1 PSBS Biak Numfor (11-04-2026)