Preview Liga 1: Arema FC vs Persib Bandung

The Week 20 clash of the 2024-25 Liga 1 season between Arema FC and Persib Bandung is set to take place on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 3:30 PM WIB at the Gelora Soepriadi Stadium in Blitar. This match presents an opportunity for Persib Bandung to regain their form after a disappointing result last weekend. Marc Klok and his teammates were unable to secure a victory, suffering a 0-2 defeat against Dewa United. As a result, this upcoming game becomes crucial for Persib to bounce back and rebuild momentum.

On the other hand, Arema FC, who have struggled with consistency this season, must approach the match with heightened caution to avoid another setback against a determined Persib Bandung side. Recent encounters:

• Persib Bandung 1-0 Arema FC (February 23, 2023)
• Arema FC 3-3 Persib Bandung (July 7, 2023)
• Persib Bandung 2-2 Arema FC (November 8, 2023)
• Persib Bandung 1-1 Arema FC (August 25, 2024)

Starting XI
Arema FC (4-4-2): Lucas Frigeri; Alfarizi, Thales, Setiawan, Rifai; Pablo Oliveira, Guevara, Fikri, Dalberto; Lokolingoy, Thuarea.
Persib Bandung (4-4-2): Mendoza; Gustavo Franca, Febriansah, Rudianto, Tyronne; Marc Klok, Adam Alis, Putra, Kocijan; Ciro Alves, David da Silva.

Prediction: Arema FC 1-2 Persib Bandung