Liga 1 Regular Season - 9
PSM Makassar 1 - 2 FT Arema FC
Match Events
5' Victor Luiz (A. Tanjung)
Betinho 13'
I. Puleio 45'
HT
46' ↓ S. Lasinari ↑R. Pratama
↓ I. Puleio ↑Valdeci 46'
Valdeci (A. Farisi) 50'
A. Fikri (A. Farisi) 55'
63' ↓ Alex ↑V. Dethan
76' ↓ A. Raehan ↑G. Pagamo
76' ↓ Lucas Dias ↑R. D. Septiawan
↓ A. Fikri ↑S. G. Balinsa 78'
84' Victor Luiz
↓ Paulinho Moccelin ↑M. Rifai 88'
↓ Matheus Blade ↑J. Hariono 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
PSM Makassar
Midfielders
Hilmansyah
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S. Lasinari
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Aloisio Neto
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A. Tanjung
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Victor Luiz
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A. Raehan
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Gledson
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Savio Roberto
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Lucas Dias
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Alex
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J. Medina Themopole
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BENCH
M. Ardiansyah
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D. Salman
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M. Arfan
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R. Bakri
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G. Pagamo
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R. D. Septiawan
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R. Fandi
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F. Aditia
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M. D. Asraf Huwaidi Syam
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V. Dethan
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R. Pratama
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R. Pratama
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Arema FC
Midfielders
A. Satryo
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B. Setiawan
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J. Guevara
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Matheus Blade
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A. Farisi
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A. Fikri
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Betinho
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Luiz Gustavo
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I. Puleio
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Dalberto
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Paulinho Moccelin
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BENCH
Lucas Frigeri
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M. Iksan
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M. Marasabessy
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M. Rifai
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B. Scheunemann
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S. G. Balinsa
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J. Hariono
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F. Arjidan
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R. Fachrezi
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Valdeci
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D. Santoso
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S. Tuharea
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2025 | PSM Makassar | 1 - 2 | Arema FC | Liga 1 | Stadion Batakan |
| 02/10/2025 | Arema FC | 1 - 1 | PSM Makassar | Liga 1 | Stadion Gelora Supriyadi |
| 09/15/2024 | PSM Makassar | 0 - 1 | Arema FC | Liga 1 | Stadion Batakan |
| 04/25/2024 | Arema FC | 3 - 2 | PSM Makassar | Liga 1 | Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta |
| 10/20/2023 | PSM Makassar | 3 - 0 | Arema FC | Liga 1 | Stadion Gelora B.J. Habibie |
| 02/04/2023 | Arema FC | 0 - 1 | PSM Makassar | Liga 1 | PTIK Stadium |
| 08/20/2022 | PSM Makassar | 1 - 0 | Arema FC | Liga 1 | Stadion Gelora B.J. Habibie |
| 06/11/2022 | Arema FC | 0 - 1 | PSM Makassar | Piala Presiden | Stadion Kanjuruhan |
| 03/30/2022 | Arema FC | 1 - 0 | PSM Makassar | Liga 1 | Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta |
| 09/05/2021 | PSM Makassar | 1 - 1 | Arema FC | Liga 1 | Stadion Pakansari Bogor |
10/19/2025
02/10/2025
09/15/2024
04/25/2024
10/20/2023
02/04/2023
08/20/2022
06/11/2022
03/30/2022
09/05/2021
PSM Makassar Win
Arema FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +8
P: 9 GD: +8
P: 9 GD: +5
P: 9 GD: +10
P: 9 GD: +6
P: 9 GD: +5
P: 9 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: +2
P: 9 GD: +2
P: 9 GD: -2
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: -8
P: 9 GD: -9
P: 9 GD: -9
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
Five-Minute Blitz Sends Arema FC Through at Batakan
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. A blistering five-minute second-half turnaround saw Arema FC overturn an early deficit to eliminate PSM Makassar and advance.
Early Blow at Stadion Batakan
The single-leg knockout format practically guaranteed early drama, and PSM Makassar started with high Intensity, immediately putting Arema on the back foot. The breakthrough arrived just five minutes in when Victor Luiz capitalized on a sharp pass from A. Tanjung to fire the hosts ahead. For a team struggling with a dismal run of league form, this fixture offered a vital clean slate, and PSM looked eager to seize the moment in front of their home supporters. The Balance of the opening half firmly favored the home side as they rigidly protected their slim advantage, aggressively closing down passing lanes and leaving Arema searching for answers in a tense, do-or-die scenario.
A Rapid Reversal
The halftime team talk clearly shifted the Stakes for the visitors, who knew their tournament life was rapidly slipping away. Emerging from the tunnel with renewed vigor, Arema FC turned the match on its head in a devastatingly effective five-minute spell. First, Valdeci found the crucial equalizer in the 50th minute, finishing cleanly courtesy of a brilliant delivery from A. Farisi. Before PSM could properly regroup or adjust their defensive lines, A. Farisi turned provider once again, setting up A. Fikri in the 55th minute to completely silence Stadion Batakan. This sudden double-strike shattered PSM's fragile confidence and dramatically flipped the momentum, turning a potential exit into a commanding position.
Arema March On
Faced with sudden elimination, PSM Makassar frantically pushed forward in the closing stages, desperately hoping to engineer an Upset Factor of their own and force the match into extra time. However, Arema's defense held remarkably firm under the late barrage, executing timely clearances and protecting their narrow 2-1 lead until the final whistle echoed across Stadion Batakan. The hard-fought result means Arema FC successfully progress to the next round, surviving a massive early scare on the road. For PSM Makassar, this crushing knockout exit compounds an already miserable run of form, leaving the battered squad with nothing but a grim relegation battle to focus on for the remainder of the campaign.
Key Questions
How did PSM Makassar complete the comeback from behind?
Actually, Arema FC completed the comeback. PSM took an early lead through Victor Luiz, but quickfire second-half goals from Valdeci and A. Fikri sealed Arema's progression.
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.
A Drab Knockout Affair Awaits at Stadion Batakan
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 8/100. Only the harsh reality of single-leg elimination gives this lacklustre matchup any true significance.
The Setup
PSM Makassar are in freefall. They arrive on October 19, 2025, with a dismal Form rating, completely unravelling after four defeats in their last five matches. Playing at Stadion Batakan has offered no comfort; their home record is a total disaster, managing just two wins in twelve fixtures. Arema FC are hardly flying high themselves, but their modest Balance rating highlights slightly more stability in their ranks. While this clash lacks significant Stars to draw global interest, the Stakes are brutally clear. It is a win-or-go-home knockout scenario where survival is the only currency that matters.
Key Battle
This is a clash of broken systems rather than individual brilliance. PSM Makassar's leaky defensive unit faces off against an Arema FC midfield eager to exploit their lack of confidence. The visitors will look to dictate the tempo early, knowing that frustrating the home side is the quickest route to victory.
Our Prediction
Arema FC win the tie and progress. PSM's miserable home record will be their ultimate undoing. Expect a scrappy, low-scoring encounter devoid of real quality, where a solitary mistake settles the contest and sends the visitors through to the next stage.