Persib Bandung Chase Crucial First-Leg Edge in Thailand

AFC Champions League 2  -  Ratchaburi FC VS Persib Bandung
Match Time:11-02-2026 20:15 Wednesday (GMT+8)
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Persib Bandung is once again carrying the hopes of Indonesian football onto the Asian stage as they prepare for the knockout phase of the AFC Champions League Two 2025-26. The team will face Ratchaburi FC in the first leg of the round of 16, a match expected to be a key test for both sides. The game is scheduled to take place at Rachaburi Stadium in Thailand on 11 February 2026, with kickoff set for 19:15 WIB.

Team Analysis:
The match represents a crucial opportunity for Persib Bandung to gain an early advantage in the first leg, adding extra significance to the encounter. Supporters are especially excited because the game will be broadcast live on national television through RCTI, with streaming also available on Vision+. Persib travel to Thailand in strong form after four consecutive domestic victories, a run that has boosted the team’s confidence ahead of a demanding away fixture in Asian competition.

Player Situation:
Persib Bandung head into the match with several new signings, including Sergio Castel, Layvin Kurzawa, Dion Markx, and the returning Dedi Kusnandar, with Kurzawa and Castel expected to play key roles thanks to their European experience. Despite the optimism, the team must travel to Thailand without three important players, as Beckham Putra, Marc Klok, and Julio Cesar were not included in the squad. Klok is confirmed to be injured, while the absence of Beckham and Julio Cesar has not been officially explained, though their early substitutions in a recent match suggest possible fitness concerns.

Result Prediction:
Predictions for the AFC Champions League Two 2025–26 clash suggest a tight and cautious match between Ratchaburi FC and Persib Bandung. Persib are slightly favored to edge the contest thanks to their recent form and growing confidence. A narrow 1–0 victory for Persib is considered a realistic outcome in what is expected to be a closely fought game.

Predicted Result: Ratchaburi FC 0-1 Persib Bandung.