Liga 1 Preview: Arema FC vs PSIS Semarang

Arema FC is aiming for a spot in the top six of Liga 1 when they face PSIS Semarang at Gelora Soepriadi Stadium in Blitar on February 24, 2025. Currently sitting in seventh place with 35 points, Arema is just three points behind Bali United and Borneo FC, who both have 38 points. A win against PSIS could see Arema jump to sixth place.

Arema's recent good form and their strong head-to-head record against Bali United offer optimism, although the team still faces challenges, particularly against Borneo, due to their inferior head-to-head record. Despite this, Arema remains in the hunt for a top-six finish, with just five points separating them from the second-place spot held by Dewa United.

On the other hand, PSIS is struggling in the league, currently in 14th place with only 22 points, just one point above the relegation zone. The team has failed to win in their last three matches, making this a crucial game for them as they face a strong Arema side, who recently thrashed PSS Sleman 6-2.

Starting XI
Arema FC (4-2-3-1): Dicki Agung; Rifad Marasabessy, Thales Lira, Choi Bo-kyung, Johan Alfarizi; Pablo Oliveira, Arkhan Fikri; Bayu Setiawan, Salim Tuharea, Charles Lokolingoy; Dalberto.
PSIS Semarang (3-4-3): Syahrul Trisna; João Ferrari, Syihabuddin, Ruxi; Riyan Ardiansyah, Haykal Alhafiz, Boubakary Diarra, Tri Setiawan; Gali Freitas, Septian David Maulana, Evandro Brandão.

Prediction: Arema FC 2-1 PSIS Semarang