Liga 1 Regular Season - 29
Malut United 0 - 2 FT Persebaya Surabaya
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots on Target
Corners
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
34' Gustavo
39' Y. Sayuri
HT
46' ↓ A. Lestaluhu ↑Igor Inocencio
P. Matos 47'
↓ P. Matos ↑R. Ardiansyah 58'
↓ R. Malik ↑K. Araya 58'
A. Catur 59'
62' ↓ Tyronne ↑L. Cardoso
K. Araya 64'
↓ M. Perovic ↑Bruno Paraiba 65'
T. Firmansyah 70'
M. Raickovic (Bruno Paraiba) 73'
↓ T. Firmansyah ↑L. S. Lelis 75'
76' ↓ T. Rustam ↑F. Butuan
85' ↓ Ciro ↑M. Drajad
85' ↓ W. Angulo ↑A. Slamat
F. Rivera (R. Ardiansyah) 90'+1
FT
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2026 | Persebaya Surabaya | 2 - 1 | Malut United | Liga 1 | Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium |
| 01/17/2025 | Persebaya Surabaya | 0 - 2 | Malut United | Liga 1 | Stadion Gelora Bung Tomo |
| 08/16/2024 | Malut United | 0 - 0 | Persebaya Surabaya | Liga 1 | Stadion Madya Gelora Bung Karno |
01/10/2026
01/17/2025
08/16/2024
Malut United Win
Persebaya Surabaya Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 29 GD: +33
P: 29 GD: +32
3 Persija Jakarta 59 pts
P: 29 GD: +26
P: 29 GD: +5
P: 29 GD: +13
P: 29 GD: +6
P: 29 GD: +2
P: 29 GD: +6
P: 29 GD: +7
P: 29 GD: +3
P: 29 GD: 0
P: 29 GD: -15
P: 29 GD: -3
P: 29 GD: -14
P: 29 GD: -16
P: 29 GD: -19
P: 29 GD: -28
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Persib Bandung | 32 | 75 | 57 | 21 | +36 | |
| 2 | Pusamania Borneo | 31 | 72 | 64 | 28 | +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 | 31 | 47 | 42 | 40 | +2 | |
| 8 | Bali United | 31 | 45 | 50 | 44 | +6 | |
| 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 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 49 | -16 | |
| 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: +36
P: 31 GD: +36
P: 32 GD: +31
P: 32 GD: +9
P: 32 GD: +21
P: 32 GD: +14
P: 31 GD: +2
P: 31 GD: +6
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: 31 GD: -16
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
Clinical Persebaya Stun Malut United in Top-Six Showdown
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. A masterclass in counter-attacking efficiency allowed the visitors to snatch a crucial victory and dramatically leapfrog their direct rivals in the league table.
Frustration at the Fortress
The atmosphere at Stadion Gelora Kie Raha crackled with anticipation as Malut United stepped onto the pitch desperate to end a frustrating five-match winless run. The hosts quickly settled into their rhythm, dictating the tempo and choosing to control possession with 59 percent of the ball during the opening exchanges. Despite piling on the pressure and generating genuine Intensity with a flurry of early corners, their execution remained incredibly blunt, failing to register a single shot on target all afternoon. The defining moment of the first half arrived in the 39th minute when Y. Sayuri thought he had provided the vital breakthrough for the hosts. However, celebrations were cut agonizingly short as VAR intervened, ruling the effort out for offside and leaving the home side with nothing to show for their sustained territorial dominance.
The Sucker Punch
As the second half progressed, the tactical landscape shifted dramatically, setting the stage for a classic smash-and-grab performance. The visitors remained remarkably patient, absorbing heavy pressure while waiting for the perfect moment to exploit their opponent's high defensive line. The narrative was flipped completely on its head in the 73rd minute, bringing a massive Upset Factor to the forefront of the contest. Bruno Paraiba picked out M. Raickovic with a perfectly weighted pass during a rapid transition, and the striker made no mistake, coolly finishing the chance to stun the home crowd. Against the run of play but totally justified by their clinical edge, Persebaya Surabaya seized control of the narrative, forcing the frustrated hosts to abandon their structured approach.
Sealing the Deal
The final stages of the match descended into open, frantic football as the hosts threw every available man forward, completely sacrificing their defensive stability in a desperate search for an equalizer. Given the immense Stakes involved in this crucial top-six encounter, the gaps left behind were always likely to be heavily punished. In the very first minute of stoppage time, the visitors delivered the ultimate knockout blow. R. Ardiansyah orchestrated a brilliant counter-attack, sliding a precise assist to F. Rivera, who calmly slotted the ball home to secure a comprehensive 2-0 away victory. This clinical masterclass not only ended the contest but completely reshaped the standings, allowing the triumphant visitors to jump into fifth place.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Malut United's season?
This defeat extends their winless league streak to six matches, allowing Persebaya to leapfrog them and deeply frustrating their ambitions for a top-four finish.
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.
Top-Five Ambitions Collide in Crucial Liga 1 Six-Pointer
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 81/100. With both sides fiercely contesting the upper echelons of the table, this high-stakes clash promises goals and unmissable drama.
The Setup
Gelora Kie Raha Stadium is the battleground for this crunch match on April 23, 2026. Malut United sit securely in fifth with 46 points, but Persebaya Surabaya are breathing down their necks just four points behind. A towering Stakes rating confirms what the table implies: this is a defining six-pointer. The hosts come into the fixture riding a wave of confidence after breaking a winless run, boasting a solid Form profile, while the visitors look slightly disjointed following recent slip-ups.
Key Battle
This game will be won and lost in the final third. Malut's ruthless attacking unit—averaging a formidable 2.5 goals at home—faces a fragile visiting defence. Persebaya must establish immediate Balance across their midfield to cut off supply lines. Without individual Stars capable of single-handedly turning the tide, the away side needs a flawless collective defensive shift to survive the early onslaught.
Our Prediction
We expect a dominant showing from the hosts. Malut United will control the tempo and ultimately break down Persebaya's resistance, cruising to an entertaining 3-1 victory that cements their top-five status.