The second week of the BRI Super League 2025/2026 season will see Persita Tangerang host Persebaya Surabaya at Indomilk Arena on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 3:30 PM local time.

This match presents an opportunity for both teams, nicknamed the Pendekar Cisadane, to recover from their poor start to the season after suffering a 4-0 defeat against Persija Jakarta.

Persita Tangerang’s coach, Carlos Pena, stated that his squad has an advantage playing at home with the support of their fans.

On the opposing side, Persebaya also carries the same mission. The Green Crocodiles surprisingly lost 0-1 to PSIM Yogyakarta in their first match at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium.

This result has surely motivated Eduardo Perez’s squad to avoid dropping more points, especially against a team searching for momentum.

Carlos Pena is expected to make several tactical changes to maximize their first home game of the season.

Meanwhile, Persebaya arrives with a full-strength squad, including all nine of their foreign players for the season.

Key players such as Francisco Rivera, Bruno Moreira, Dime Dimov, Risto Mitrevski, Gali Freitas, Dejan Tumbas, Milos Raickovic, and Leo Lelis are set to feature in the match.

Historical head-to-head records in Liga 1 show Persebaya’s dominance. In their last five meetings, Persita has failed to secure a victory.

Here are the results of the last five encounters between Persebaya and Persita:

  • January 31, 2025: Persebaya 1-1 Persita
  • September 14, 2024: Persita 0-1 Persebaya
  • February 23, 2024: Persita 1-1 Persebaya
  • August 12, 2023: Persebaya 1-0 Persita
  • January 18, 2023: Persita 0-5 Persebaya

Predicted Lineups

Persebaya (4-3-3)

Ernando Ari; Arief Catur, Dime Dimov, Risto Mitrevski, Dejan Tumbas; Milos Raickovic, Toni Firmansyah, Francisco Rivera; Malik Risaldi, Mihailo Perovic, Bruno Moreira.

Coach: Eduardo Perez

Persita Tangerang (4-2-3-1)

Carreira; Toha, Kozubaev, Guseynov, Jardel; Bae, Comitre; Medina, Tuhuteru, Bessa; Hardianto.

Coach: Carlos Pena

Score Prediction

The match is expected to be high-tempo with both teams attacking from the start. However, Persebaya’s historical dominance gives them a statistical edge. Predicted score: Persita Tangerang 1-2 Persebaya Surabaya.

Indomilk Arena

The Indomilk Arena, located in Jakarta, Indonesia, is a multi-purpose stadium primarily used for football matches. Originally built in 2007 and later renovated, it gained its current name through a sponsorship deal with Indomilk, a popular Indonesian dairy brand. The arena serves as the home ground for Persija Jakarta, one of the country’s most popular football clubs, and has hosted various sporting and entertainment events.

Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium

Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Surabaya, Indonesia, named after Bung Tomo, a national hero known for his role in the Battle of Surabaya. Opened in 2010, it has a capacity of around 40,000 and is primarily used for football matches, serving as the home stadium for Persebaya Surabaya. The stadium honors Indonesia’s struggle for independence and reflects modern architectural design while promoting sports culture in East Java.