Persis Solo — Arema : Match Preview and Prediction for September 28,2025

Persis Solo’s Current Form

Persis Solo approaches this match in terrible form. The team is stuck at the bottom of the league table, with three consecutive losses. The main problem is obvious – their defense. Conceding 11 goals in the first 6 opening rounds is a death sentence.

Positive News and Squad Reinforcements

However, there is some positive news that cannot be ignored. Coach Peter de Roo stated at the pre-match conference that the squad crisis is coming to an end. Key players, including defender Jordi Tutuarima and midfielder Adriano Castanheira, who has recovered from injury, are returning to the squad. This is a significant reinforcement that should improve the quality of supply to the attacking line.

Defensive Vulnerabilities and Tactical Implications

Despite the return of key players, systemic defensive problems persist. Peter de Roo himself admits that the team loses concentration in the closing stages, which causes them to drop points. Recall the matches against Borneo and Persijap Jepara – injury-time goals became a cruel fate for Persis. Playing at home and aiming to break their losing streak, the team will be forced to push forward, which will inevitably lead to the emergence of open spaces in front of their own goal.

Arema’s Recent Performance

Arema also cannot boast good results in recent rounds. Two consecutive defeats, both on their home ground, indicate a dip in the team’s form. Coach Marcos Santos explicitly states: “We must work harder.” This is a clear signal that Arema definitely does not plan to sit back in defense.

Arema’s Offensive Power

The main asset of the visitors is their attacking line. Arema features the league’s top scorer currently – Brazilian Dalberto, who has already scored seven goals. His partnership with Paulinho Mosselin and Ian Pulejo poses a serious threat to any defense, and especially to Persis Solo’s leaky backline. Arema knows how to breach this opponent’s defense, which is confirmed by their head-to-head history: Persis has never beaten Arema.

Arema’s Consistent Goal-Scoring and Conceding

At the same time, the general trend in Arema’s matches cannot be overlooked. Statistics speak for themselves: in 13 out of their last 17 away matches, both teams scored. As the saying goes, numbers don’t lie. It’s clear that Arema knows how to score away from home, but they also consistently concede. Such scenarios fit perfectly into today’s prediction.