Liga 1 Regular Season - 13
Persebaya Surabaya 1 - 1 FT Arema FC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots on Target
Corners
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Matheus Blade 13'
Lucas Frigeri 26'
Dalberto 37'
M. Marasabessy 45'+4
HT
56' Freitas Gali
S. Tuharea 61'
D. Dimov 63'
Matheus Blade 65'
Matheus Blade 65'
70' ↓ R. Malik ↑D. Rizky
↓ Paulinho Moccelin ↑Odivan 70'
↓ A. Farisi ↑S. G. Balinsa 70'
71' M. Raickovic
73' Bruno
76' ↓ M. Perovic ↑Diego Mauricio
80' Bruno
Betinho 80'
↓ M. Marasabessy ↑M. Iksan 82'
↓ A. Fikri ↑M. Rifai 82'
↓ Valdeci ↑I. Puleio 82'
85' ↓ T. Firmansyah ↑S. Putra
85' ↓ Freitas Gali ↑D. Wicaksono
M. Rifai 90'+1
Paulinho Moccelin 90'+7
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Persebaya Surabaya
Midfielders
E. Ari
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A. Catur
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R. Irianto
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D. Dimov
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D. Tumbas
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T. Firmansyah
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M. Raickovic
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Bruno
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Freitas Gali
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M. Perovic
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R. Malik
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BENCH
A. Ramadhani
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S. Kardanu
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K. Raditya
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R. May
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M. Tata
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S. Putra
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D. Wicaksono
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A. Suaib
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M. Baihaqi
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D. Rizky
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O. Fernando
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Diego Mauricio
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Arema FC
Midfielders
Lucas Frigeri
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M. Marasabessy
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Betinho
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Luiz Gustavo
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A. Farisi
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A. Fikri
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Matheus Blade
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S. Tuharea
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Valdeci
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Paulinho Moccelin
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Dalberto
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BENCH
A. Casvari
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A. Satryo
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Odivan
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M. Iksan
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M. Rifai
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S. G. Balinsa
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J. Hariono
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M. Rafli
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R. Fachrezi
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I. Puleio
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D. Santoso
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D. Setiawan
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2025 | Persebaya Surabaya | 1 - 1 | Arema FC | Liga 1 | Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium |
| 04/28/2025 | Arema FC | 1 - 1 | Persebaya Surabaya | Liga 1 | Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta |
| 12/07/2024 | Persebaya Surabaya | 3 - 2 | Arema FC | Liga 1 | Stadion Gelora Bung Tomo |
| 03/27/2024 | Arema FC | 0 - 1 | Persebaya Surabaya | Liga 1 | Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta |
| 09/23/2023 | Persebaya Surabaya | 3 - 1 | Arema FC | Liga 1 | Stadion Gelora Bung Tomo |
| 04/11/2023 | Persebaya Surabaya | 1 - 0 | Arema FC | Liga 1 | PTIK Stadium |
| 10/01/2022 | Arema FC | 2 - 3 | Persebaya Surabaya | Liga 1 | Stadion Kanjuruhan |
| 02/23/2022 | Persebaya Surabaya | 1 - 0 | Arema FC | Liga 1 | Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta |
| 11/06/2021 | Arema FC | 2 - 2 | Persebaya Surabaya | Liga 1 | Stadion Manahan |
11/22/2025
04/28/2025
12/07/2024
03/27/2024
09/23/2023
04/11/2023
10/01/2022
02/23/2022
11/06/2021
Persebaya Surabaya Win
Arema FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 13 GD: +17
P: 13 GD: +16
P: 13 GD: +10
P: 13 GD: +10
P: 13 GD: +3
P: 13 GD: +4
P: 13 GD: +6
P: 13 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: +5
P: 13 GD: +1
P: 13 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: -3
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 13 GD: -11
P: 13 GD: -15
P: 13 GD: -13
P: 13 GD: -12
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Persib Bandung | 33 | 78 | 59 | 22 | +37 | |
| 2 | Pusamania Borneo | 33 | 76 | 67 | 30 | +37 | |
| 3 | Persija | 33 | 68 | 62 | 29 | +33 | |
| 4 | Persebaya Surabaya | 33 | 55 | 56 | 35 | +21 | |
| 5 | Malut United | 33 | 53 | 67 | 46 | +21 | |
| 6 | Dewa United | 33 | 53 | 44 | 36 | +8 | |
| 7 | Bhayangkara FC | 33 | 50 | 46 | 45 | +1 | |
| 8 | Bali United | 33 | 48 | 56 | 48 | +8 | |
| 9 | Arema FC | 33 | 45 | 50 | 46 | +4 | |
| 10 | Persita | 33 | 45 | 37 | 34 | +3 | |
| 11 | PSIM Yogyakarta | 33 | 45 | 42 | 41 | +1 | |
| 12 | Persik Kediri | 33 | 39 | 42 | 56 | -14 | |
| 13 | Persijap | 33 | 35 | 31 | 45 | -14 | |
| 14 | PSM Makassar | 33 | 34 | 39 | 47 | -8 | |
| 15 | Persepam Madura Utd | 33 | 32 | 35 | 54 | -19 | |
| 16 | Persis Solo | 33 | 31 | 36 | 58 | -22 | |
| 17 | Semen Padang | 33 | 20 | 22 | 62 | -40 | |
| 18 | PSBS Biak Numfor | 33 | 18 | 31 | 88 | -57 |
P: 33 GD: +37
P: 33 GD: +37
P: 33 GD: +33
P: 33 GD: +21
P: 33 GD: +21
P: 33 GD: +8
P: 33 GD: +1
P: 33 GD: +8
P: 33 GD: +4
P: 33 GD: +3
P: 33 GD: +1
P: 33 GD: -14
P: 33 GD: -14
P: 33 GD: -8
P: 33 GD: -19
P: 33 GD: -22
P: 33 GD: -40
P: 33 GD: -57
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Ten-Man Arema Survive East Java Derby Chaos
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 41/100. This historic rivalry proved once again that numerical superiority counts for little when local pride and fierce defensive resolve take over.
A Cautious Chess Match
The atmosphere at Gelora Bung Tomo was electric, yet the opening exchanges were defined by caution rather than chaos. Both sides understood the immense Stakes of this East Java derby, resulting in a gritty midfield battle where attacking space was a premium commodity. Persebaya Surabaya attempted to establish rhythm early on, backed by a vocal home crowd demanding intent, but Arema FC held a rigid defensive shape. The Balance of play shifted back and forth without either side committing fully forward, ensuring a tense, scoreless first half that perfectly encapsulated the suffocating pressure of this regional grudge match.
Ten Minutes of Madness
The match exploded into life after the hour mark, with the Intensity suddenly going off the charts as discipline began to fray. The deadlock was broken in bizarre fashion on 63 minutes when an own goal involving D. Dimov turned the game on its head. Before the visitors could regroup, disaster struck again in swift succession. Just two minutes later, Matheus Blade was shown a straight red card, reducing Arema FC to ten men. In the blink of an eye, the tactical script was completely torn up, leaving the hosts with a clear path to press their advantage against a depleted opposition.
The Unlikely Resistance
Despite the severe numerical disadvantage and a stadium roaring against them, the visitors dug incredibly deep. Bruno successfully found the back of the net in the 73rd minute for Persebaya, adding another dramatic layer to the chaotic second half, but the resilient away side ensured the match ultimately ended in a 1-1 draw. The failure of the hosts to secure all three points provided a genuine Upset Factor given their overwhelming dominance in the closing stages. Persebaya remain stuck in seventh place, while Arema FC will celebrate a hard-fought, season-defining point on enemy territory to stay steady in eleventh.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Matheus Blade impact the match?
The 65th-minute dismissal forced Arema FC into a deep defensive block. Despite playing with 10 men, they showed immense resilience to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw.
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 Mediocrity Clouds an East Java Classic
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. This historically fiery encounter loses much of its usual bite with both teams currently mired in inconsistency and safely drifting in mid-table obscurity.
The Setup
Persebaya Surabaya welcomes Arema FC to Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium this November 22, 2025, in a Liga 1 fixture that lacks its traditional intensity. A lackluster Form rating tells the story of two teams struggling to string positive results together. Sitting seventh, the home side has managed just one solitary victory in their last five outings. Meanwhile, their eleventh-placed visitors arrive dragging a similarly miserable run of results. Consequently, the Stakes feel notably subdued for a match of this pedigree. With an eight-point gap separating the sides, the Balance of the tie tips marginally toward the hosts, but neither team has displayed the urgency required to dominate proceedings.
Key Battle
With a distinct lack of individual Stars capable of single-handedly turning the tide, this clash will be decided by collective grit rather than individual brilliance. The defining battle will emerge in the centre of the park, where Persebaya's midfield engine must figure out how to break down Arema's defensive block. Both attacking units have frequently misfired this season, making defensive organisation the ultimate deciding factor.
Our Prediction
Expect a disjointed and cautious affair where the fear of conceding outweighs the desire to press forward. Persebaya will likely command the lion's share of possession at home, but Arema's counter-attacking setup is designed to frustrate. Our verdict leans heavily toward a cagey, low-scoring draw. A 1-1 stalemate appears the most logical outcome as both sets of attackers continue to lack sharpness in the final third.