Liga 1 Regular Season - 28
Persik Kediri 1 - 0 FT Persita
Match Events
16' I. Garcia
21' J. Toral (A. Luna)
H. Caraka 32'
J. Guseynov 40'
HT
↓ Bae Sin-Young ↑R. Bueno 46'
68' ↓ J. Toral ↑Bayu Otto
68' ↓ V. Yagalo ↑H. Herdiana
↓ T. Kozubayev ↑D. Racic 71'
↓ A. Nur Hardianto ↑C. Fathoni 71'
80' ↓ Jose Enrique ↑Rodrigo Dias
↓ M. Jardel ↑A. Saputra 88'
↓ E. Bessa ↑F. Alchoir 88'
89' ↓ T. Castanheira ↑M. Supriadi
89' ↓ E. Gomez ↑A. E. Jayanto
90' A. Luna
FT
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2025 | Persita | 3 - 0 | Persik Kediri | Liga 1 | Utama Sport Center Kelapa Dua |
| 02/07/2025 | Persita | 1 - 0 | Persik Kediri | Liga 1 | Indomilk Arena |
| 09/18/2024 | Persik Kediri | 1 - 0 | Persita | Liga 1 | Stadion Brawijaya |
| 04/20/2024 | Persik Kediri | 1 - 1 | Persita | Liga 1 | Stadion Brawijaya |
| 10/08/2023 | Persita | 2 - 2 | Persik Kediri | Liga 1 | Indomilk Arena |
| 03/24/2023 | Persik Kediri | 3 - 1 | Persita | Liga 1 | Stadion Brawijaya |
12/21/2025
02/07/2025
09/18/2024
04/20/2024
10/08/2023
03/24/2023
Persik Kediri Win
Persita Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +32
P: 28 GD: +30
P: 28 GD: +26
P: 28 GD: +6
P: 28 GD: +15
P: 28 GD: +4
P: 28 GD: +8
P: 28 GD: +1
P: 28 GD: +5
P: 28 GD: +3
P: 28 GD: 0
P: 28 GD: -13
P: 28 GD: -5
P: 28 GD: -16
P: 28 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -17
P: 28 GD: -25
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 | 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 | 32 | 50 | 45 | 41 | +4 | |
| 8 | Bali United | 32 | 45 | 52 | 47 | +5 | |
| 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 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 52 | -18 | |
| 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: +37
P: 32 GD: +36
P: 32 GD: +31
P: 32 GD: +9
P: 32 GD: +21
P: 32 GD: +14
P: 32 GD: +4
P: 32 GD: +5
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: 32 GD: -18
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
Persik Kediri's Lone Strike Sinks Wasteful Persita
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. Our verdict is a textbook smash-and-grab victory where absolute efficiency trumped territorial control in a match that lacked final-third quality.
The Early Standoff
The atmosphere at Brawijaya Stadium suggested a cautious encounter as Matchday 28 of Liga 1 unfolded under expectant skies. From the outset, the visitors looked to assert their authority, and Persita controlled possession smoothly, holding the ball for long stretches to finish with a 56% share of the play. Despite this clear territorial advantage, the attacking Intensity remained noticeably low throughout the first phase of the match. The away side knocked the ball around the middle of the pitch with relative ease but struggled to find meaningful passing lanes through a very disciplined defensive block. Persik Kediri appeared perfectly content to let their opponents dictate the tempo, sitting deep in their own half and patiently waiting for a counter-attacking opportunity to present itself. The early stages were characterized by sideways passing and tactical rigidity, offering very little in the way of clear-cut chances. Our take on the opening twenty minutes was that patience would eventually have to give way to risk.
The Singular Breakthrough
Football is often a game of marginal gains and sudden punishment, and the decisive turning point arrived quite unexpectedly in the 21st minute. Out of virtually nothing, Persik Kediri engineered a swift move that completely caught the visiting defenders off guard. A. Luna orchestrated the attack, spotting a narrow opening and delivering a precise pass into the path of J. Toral, who finished the move with absolute conviction. Astoundingly, this would prove to be the home side’s only shot on target throughout the entire ninety minutes of action. This clinical moment fundamentally altered the Balance of the contest. Having secured the lead with their very first real foray forward, the hosts retreated even further, practically challenging the opposition to break them down. The goal served as a harsh lesson in attacking efficiency; one team needed only a single clear sight of goal to score, while the other squandered their territorial dominance by failing to penetrate the decisive areas when it mattered most.
A Frustrating Conclusion
The second half evolved into a gruelling exercise in pure frustration for the trailing side. Persita mounted a total of 11 shots across the match, with four testing the goalkeeper, yet they completely lacked the killer instinct required to level the scoreline. The home defence held incredibly firm, racking up four crucial saves to preserve their slender advantage and earn a hard-fought clean sheet. Earning three points here carried massive Stakes for the hosts, lifting them further away from the lower reaches of the table and solidifying their mid-table standing. The Upset Factor was certainly present on the day, as the 12th-placed outfit managed to successfully blunt the attacks of the 7th-placed side. By the final whistle, the overarching narrative was crystal clear: possession without penetration is ultimately meaningless. Persik Kediri celebrated a gritty victory at Brawijaya Stadium, proving that defensive discipline and a solitary moment of magic are sometimes all it takes to triumph.
Key Questions
Who scored the winning goal for Persik Kediri?
J. Toral scored the decisive goal in the 21st minute, finishing off a clinical pass from A. Luna.
Did Persita dominate the match statistics?
Yes, Persita controlled possession with 56% and recorded 11 shots, but completely failed to capitalize on their territorial advantage.
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 Pride on the Line at Brawijaya Stadium
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 54/100. While not a headline grabber, this clash offers a fascinating test of home advantage against superior league standing.
The Setup
Persik Kediri sit 12th in the Liga 1 standings. They suffer from a miserable minus-14 goal difference. Yet, the odds favour them heavily at home. Persita arrive in 7th place. They boast a highly disciplined defensive record, leaking just 26 goals in 27 games. A modest Stakes rating reflects their comfortable mid-table security away from the drop zone. A rather low Form rating tells the true story of two squads struggling for rhythm. The hosts have lost three of their last five outings, desperately needing to stop the rot.
Key Battle
With no standout individual names dominating the pre-match chatter, this is a pure unit-versus-unit war. The Persik attacking line must somehow crack Persita's resilient back four. Persita's defence remains their strongest anchor. A high Balance rating suggests this tactical arm-wrestle will be incredibly tight. If the home side pushes too high up the pitch, Persita's midfield pivot will look to exploit the open spaces in transition.
Our Expectation
Expect a slow burn. Persik will dictate the early possession at Brawijaya Stadium. Persita will sit deep, stay compact, and absorb the pressure. We expect a narrow 1-0 victory for the home side. The hosts will leverage their home crowd to steal all three points late in the second half.