Liga 1 Gameweek 3
Persijap 1 - 2 FT Persib Bandung
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⚖️ Balance
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⭐ Stars
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Futmetrix Verdict
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⚡ Form
61
⚖️ Balance
100
🏆 Stakes
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⭐ Stars
42
Mid-table deadlock looms in Curitiba.
Match Events
13' Pirulo
16' N. Yakubu
T. Haye (I. Tanamal) 21'
T. Haye 39'
B. Putra 42'
HT
↓ B. Putra ↑B. Sekulic 46'
53' ↓ China ↑Juan Douglas
53' ↓ A. Umanailo ↑R. Saepul
Uilliam (T. Haye) 55'
57' ↓ B. Ismu ↑R. Hidayat
↓ Berguinho ↑A. Alis 60'
↓ M. Peralta ↑L. Menalo 71'
↓ Uilliam ↑R. Oratmangoen 71'
73' ↓ R. Rakhmatzoda ↑Z. Afandi
73' ↓ T. Infantrie ↑Y. Sogodogo
P. Matricardi 76'
↓ T. Haye ↑Julio Cesar 79'
FT
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23/2026 | Persib Bandung | 0 - 0 | Persijap | Liga 1 | Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium |
| 08/18/2025 | Persijap | 2 - 1 | Persib Bandung | Liga 1 | Gelora Bumi Kartini Stadium |
05/23/2026
08/18/2025
Persijap Win
Persib Bandung Win
Draw
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Persib's Comeback Casts Deeper Shadow Over Hosts
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. This hard-fought away victory showcases the visitors' tactical resilience while condemning the hosts to a deeply worrying winless start to their domestic campaign.
Early Shock at the Gelora
The stands at Gelora Bumi Kartini Stadium were buzzing with anticipation as Persijap looked to kickstart their stalling season. The hosts, desperate to escape the lower reaches of the table after a dismal run of form, came out swinging. The sheer Intensity of the opening exchanges caught the visitors off guard, culminating in a dramatic penalty decision just 13 minutes into the contest. Pirulo stepped up with ice in his veins, dispatching the spot-kick to give the struggling home side a dream start. However, rather than hit the panic button, Persib Bandung immediately recalibrated. They took absolute charge of the midfield, ultimately dominating possession with a 60 percent share, and methodically began to dismantle the home side's defensive block with composed, purposeful passing sequences.
The Swift Reply
Going behind away from home could easily derail a fragile team, but the visitors showcased tremendous Balance to seamlessly shift through the attacking gears. The home crowd's joy was remarkably short-lived, as it took merely eight minutes for the response to arrive in style. In the 21st minute, a brilliantly orchestrated move saw I. Tanamal thread a precise pass to T. Haye. The latter made no mistake, finishing emphatically to restore parity and completely flip the narrative script. This swift equaliser served as the ultimate turning point, instantly draining the hard-earned belief from a home side that was already low on confidence. From that pivotal moment onwards, the away side pinned their opponents back, mounting a relentless wave of pressure that saw them rack up 79 total attacks over the course of the afternoon.
Completing the Turnaround
The inevitable breakthrough finally arrived shortly after the restart, rewarding the visitors for their sustained offensive push. In the 55th minute, Uilliam found the back of the net with a clinical finish that completed a remarkable turnaround. Trailing for the first time all match, the hosts simply had no answers to the tactical puzzles posed by the well-drilled visitors. The high Stakes of this early-season encounter were evident in the physical midfield battles, with the away side expertly managing the game and picking up three tactical yellow cards to protect their precious advantage. The final whistle confirmed a 2-1 away triumph that lifts the victors comfortably into 11th place, while leaving the vanquished home side stranded in 16th with zero points from their opening two fixtures.
Key Questions
How did Persijap complete the comeback from behind?
In reality, it was Persib Bandung who executed the comeback. After conceding Pirulo's early penalty, goals from T. Haye and Uilliam secured a 2-1 away 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.
Early Desperation for Persijap as Persib Bandung Visit
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 6/100. Give this one a miss unless you are a die-hard fan, as a severe talent mismatch points toward a routine and potentially uncompetitive away victory.
The Setup
Three games into the Liga 1 season, the alarm bells are already ringing at Gelora Bumi Kartini Stadium. Persijap sit uncomfortably in the relegation zone with zero points and zero goals scored. A disastrous Form rating tells the story of a team struggling to adapt to the campaign's demands. On the other side, Persib Bandung arrive as overwhelming favorites. While the early-season Stakes remain relatively low across the league table, Persib's high Stars rating indicates they have more than enough firepower to ruthlessly exploit the home side's vulnerabilities.
Key Battle
This matchup hinges entirely on whether the fragile home defense can withstand Persib's relentless attacking unit. The visitors have already netted four goals this season, and the sheer lack of competitive Balance suggests Persijap's backline will be under siege from the opening whistle. The hosts must maintain perfect defensive discipline and rely heavily on counter-attacks to have any prayer of securing a result.
Our Prediction
We expect a comfortable, drama-free victory for the visitors. Persib Bandung should easily dictate possession, break down a disjointed home side, and cruise to a 2-0 win on September 20, 2026.