Arema FC vs Persebaya: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Arema prepare to host Persebaya Surabaya on April 28, 2026, with kick-off at 10:30, this INDONESIA: Liga 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Arema, currently 10th in the standings with 39 points from 29 games, trail the leaders by 27 points. They've earned 20 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Persebaya Surabaya, sitting 6th with 45 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 20 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Arema and Persebaya Surabaya have favored Persebaya Surabaya, ending in a 1-1 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Persib, Arema recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Persebaya Surabaya's last outing came against Malut United, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Arema are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Arema and Persebaya Surabaya are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Arema's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Persebaya Surabaya's games average 3.1 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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