Persebaya vs Arema: East Java Derby Sets the Stage for a High-Stakes Clash
The upcoming East Java derby between Persebaya Surabaya and Arema FC is set to capture attention as the two teams meet in the 13th week of the 2025-26 Super League at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium. This fixture carries a long-standing rivalry, drawing fans eager to witness another intense showdown between these regional giants. Persebaya enters the match with mixed results, managing just one win in their last five games while collecting three draws and a heavy home defeat, leaving them mid-table with 15 points.
Arema FC approaches the game with slightly better momentum, securing two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five matches. The team has shown a tendency toward a more open and attacking style, scoring more goals but also conceding at a higher rate. In contrast, Persebaya has leaned on a cautious, defense-oriented approach aimed at securing points rather than dominating play.
Despite Arema’s recent attacking form, historical encounters heavily favor Persebaya. In the last six meetings since 2022, Persebaya has won five matches and drawn once, leaving Arema without a victory against them in this period. This dominant head-to-head record adds pressure on Arema to overcome their past struggles in the derby.
Both teams are closely matched in the standings, with Persebaya in eighth and Arema just behind in ninth, both on 15 points from 11 matches. Beyond points and statistics, this derby carries pride, reputation, and ambition, with Persebaya aiming to maintain their historical upper hand while Arema is determined to break the streak and assert themselves in East Java football.
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