Liga 1 Regular Season - 29
Persib Bandung 0 - 0 FT Arema FC
Match Events
HT
↓ Joel Vinicius ↑Dalberto 62'
Dalberto 67'
72' ↓ L. Guaycochea ↑A. Alis
72' ↓ Uilliam ↑B. Putra
↓ H. Yama ↑J. Hariono 76'
80' ↓ T. Haye ↑S. Castel
↓ Gabriel Silva ↑S. Tuharea 82'
90'+5 ↓ E. Reijnders ↑Julio Cesar
90'+5 ↓ Berguinho ↑R. Darwis
FT
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/22/2025 | Arema FC | 1 - 2 | Persib Bandung | Liga 1 | Kanjuruhan Stadium |
| 01/24/2025 | Arema FC | 1 - 3 | Persib Bandung | Liga 1 | Stadion Gelora Supriyadi |
| 08/25/2024 | Persib Bandung | 1 - 1 | Arema FC | Liga 1 | Stadion Si Jalak Harupat |
| 11/08/2023 | Persib Bandung | 2 - 2 | Arema FC | Liga 1 | Stadion Gelora Bandung Lautan Api |
| 07/07/2023 | Arema FC | 3 - 3 | Persib Bandung | Liga 1 | Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta |
| 02/23/2023 | Persib Bandung | 1 - 0 | Arema FC | Liga 1 | Stadion Pakansari Bogor |
| 09/11/2022 | Arema FC | 1 - 2 | Persib Bandung | Liga 1 | Stadion Kanjuruhan |
| 03/09/2022 | Arema FC | 1 - 2 | Persib Bandung | Liga 1 | Stadion Ngurah Rai |
| 11/28/2021 | Persib Bandung | 0 - 1 | Arema FC | Liga 1 | Stadion Maguwoharjo |
09/22/2025
01/24/2025
08/25/2024
11/08/2023
07/07/2023
02/23/2023
09/11/2022
03/09/2022
11/28/2021
Persib Bandung Win
Arema FC 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 | Pusamania Borneo | 32 | 75 | 67 | 30 | +37 | |
| 2 | Persib Bandung | 32 | 75 | 57 | 21 | +36 | |
| 3 | Persija | 32 | 65 | 59 | 28 | +31 | |
| 4 | Persebaya Surabaya | 33 | 55 | 56 | 35 | +21 | |
| 5 | Dewa United | 32 | 53 | 44 | 35 | +9 | |
| 6 | Malut United | 32 | 52 | 66 | 45 | +21 | |
| 7 | Bhayangkara FC | 32 | 50 | 45 | 41 | +4 | |
| 8 | Bali United | 32 | 45 | 52 | 47 | +5 | |
| 9 | Arema FC | 33 | 45 | 50 | 46 | +4 | |
| 10 | Persita | 32 | 44 | 36 | 33 | +3 | |
| 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 | 33 | 20 | 22 | 62 | -40 | |
| 18 | PSBS Biak Numfor | 33 | 18 | 31 | 88 | -57 |
P: 32 GD: +37
P: 32 GD: +36
P: 32 GD: +31
P: 33 GD: +21
P: 32 GD: +9
P: 32 GD: +21
P: 32 GD: +4
P: 32 GD: +5
P: 33 GD: +4
P: 32 GD: +3
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: 33 GD: -40
P: 33 GD: -57
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Anticlimax at GBLA: Leaders Frustrated by Stubborn Defense
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. A fixture promising heavy artillery instead delivered a quiet tactical stalemate that exposed the league leaders' surprisingly blunt edge in the final third.
Opening Act: Predictable Tempo
Stadion Gelora Bandung Lautan Api was primed for an absolute spectacle, but the on-pitch Intensity told a distinctly different story from the very start. Persib Bandung predictably dominated possession from the opening exchanges, stringing lateral passes together with an almost arrogant swagger. Yet, their entries into the final third were entirely readable and lacked the required urgency. The visitors, Arema FC, arrived with a clear, cynical, and highly effective blueprint: sit deep, absorb pressure, and adamantly refuse to open up their defensive shape. The home side continuously knocked the ball around the perimeter of the penalty area without ever genuinely threatening the goalkeeper. Rather than a fierce, heavy-metal contest, the opening forty-five minutes slowly dissolved into a methodical, sterile passing drill entirely devoid of any real attacking venom or vertical threat.
The Pivot: The Unbroken Wall
The second half demanded an immediate tactical shift, but the defining feature of this contest was precisely that absolutely nothing changed. The Balance of play remained heavily skewed, with the hosts hoarding the ball and the visitors resolutely holding their ground without breaking a sweat. The definitive turning point was simply the realization that the defensive structure constructed by the away side would not crack under such mild, uninspired pressure. The league leaders eventually abandoned their intricate buildup play, blindly resorting to hopeful crosses and low-percentage strikes from vast distances. Every single attempt crashed violently into a solid, unmoving defensive wall. The visitors completely neutralized the valuable space behind their defensive line, effectively turning the entire match into a gruelling exercise in pure frustration for the expectant home faithful.
Resolution: Shared Spoils
The final referee's whistle ultimately confirmed a goalless conclusion that felt drastically different for both respective camps. For the commanding hosts, the Stakes of maintaining their comfortable lead at the summit meant dropping two crucial points on home soil is a decidedly bitter pill to swallow. Their position at the very top of the table remains secure for now, but this remarkably blunt attacking display immediately raises uncomfortable, persistent questions ahead of the critical final stretch of the campaign. Conversely, the travelling side earned a highly valuable point that firmly consolidates their mid-table security and keeps any lingering relegation fears firmly at bay. The anticipated Upset Factor materialized not in a spectacular shock victory, but rather in the absolute, masterclass nullification of the entire league's most potent attacking force.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Persib Bandung's season?
While they maintain their position at the summit, their glaring inability to break down a low block highlights an offensive vulnerability they must fix immediately.
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.
Persib's Title Charge Meets Flawless Home Fortress
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 83/100. The relentless pursuit of the Liga 1 crown hinges on Persib Bandung maintaining their stunning perfect home record against a dangerous mid-table side.
The Setup
All eyes turn to the Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium on April 24, 2026, as the title race enters its decisive phase. The home side reigns supreme at the summit with 64 points from 27 games, boasting an incredible 100% win rate on their own turf after 14 matches. That kind of elite Form creates an aura of invincibility that few traveling teams can mentally handle before the whistle even blows. Arriving at the fortress is Arema FC, currently sitting in tenth place with 38 points and stumbling through a patch of patchy results. While the visitors are somewhat marooned in mid-table security without major Stars lighting up the league, the Stakes for the league leaders could not be higher. They know any slip-up invites pressure, but their structural Balance gives them supreme confidence to dictate terms and push for the ultimate domestic prize.
Key Battle
Rather than individual matchups, this clash will be defined by an intense unit-versus-unit tactical war. The home defensive block has been nothing short of impenetrable, conceding a microscopic 0.2 goals per game in front of their own fans. The visitors' attacking unit faces the ultimate stress test. They must figure out how to bypass a highly organized defensive line that suffocates space, absorbs pressure, and rarely makes unforced errors in their own defensive third.
Our Prediction
We expect the league leaders to cruise to another commanding victory, maintaining their unblemished stadium record. The hosts will dictate the tempo and dominate possession from the opening whistle, pinning the visitors deep in their own half. By stretching the pitch and methodically dismantling the away side's defensive shape, they will eventually force a breakthrough. Any rare counter-attacking threat from the visitors will be swiftly neutralized by the sturdiest backline in the division, securing three crucial points for the title favorites.