Persebaya vs Persija: High-Stakes Clash at GBT with Risks on Both Sides

Indonesia Super League - Persebaya Surabaya VS Persija Jakarta
Match Time:18-10-2025 20:00 Saturday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Matchweek nine of the 2025-26 Super League features a major clash as Persebaya Surabaya host Persija Jakarta on Saturday night. The highly anticipated game will take place at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium in Surabaya. Kickoff is scheduled for 19:00 WIB.

Team Analysis:
This clash poses a serious test for Persija, who arrive in poor form after three winless matches, including back-to-back away defeats. Persebaya, on the other hand, carry strong confidence with two unbeaten games, though their home record still shows vulnerability. Despite Persija’s slump, past away victories offer a glimmer of hope for the Macan Kemayoran.

Player Situation:
Both teams head into the match with notable absences, as Persebaya will be without Dejan Tumbas due to suspension and key defenders like Mitrevski and Koko Ari through injury. Pérez may need to adjust his lineup by reshuffling the backline and possibly sacrificing a foreign attacker to maintain balance. Persija also arrives short-handed, with players like Ryo Matsumura, Rayhan Hannan, and Carlos Eduardo reportedly not at full fitness for this crucial clash.

Result Prediction:
Prediction for this week’s Persebaya vs Persija clash leans slightly toward the hosts, boosted not by recent home form but by their unbeaten record against Persija at GBT. Since rejoining top-flight football in 2018, Persebaya have hosted Persija six times, earning two wins, three draws, and just one defeat. Still, it’s worth noting that not all of those home meetings took place at Gelora Bung Tomo.

Predicted Result: Persebaya Surabaya 2-2 Persija Jakarta.

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