Arema FC will be playing in front of their home fans, which could be a key factor in boosting player motivation. However, there is also a potential for Singo Edan to be mentally fatigued after their intense pre-season battles in the 2024 Presidential Cup. Dewa United boasts a very strong squad. However, if coach Riekerink cannot manage them as a cohesive team, their excellent individual talents could backfire. For a win, Dewa United must play as a team. Predicted Score: Arema FC 2-2 Dewa United.
The match between PSM Makassar and Persis Solo on Saturday, August 10, 2024, will be streamed live on Vidio starting at 15:30 WIB. PSM Makassar has undergone significant player changes, losing the Sayuri brothers and yet to find suitable replacements. PSM struggled in the 2024 President’s Cup, failing to win any of their three preseason matches. On the other hand, Persis Solo performed reasonably well in the President’s Cup, losing only twice in five games. Despite some inconsistency, Persis Solo, led by experienced coach Milomir Seslija, may start the league on a strong note. The teams previously met in the 2024 President’s Cup group stage, where they drew 2-2. In the 2023/2024 season, each team won one match against the other, both by a score of 1-0. PSM Makassar is expected to field many young players in the 2024/2025 season, aiming to play a ‘rock and roll’ style with their youth. However, experienced players like Muhammad Arfan and Yuran Fernandes will be crucial for the team. If they can effectively lead both tactically and technically, PSM could become a formidable team. “PSM Makassar has a lot of young players promoted to the senior team. But once again, I am ready to work hard and compete,” said PSM Makassar’s young player, Mufli Hidayat.
Last 5 meetings:
– 17/12/19 Semen Padang 1 – 1 Borneo
– 24/08/19 Borneo 1 – 0 Semen Padang
– 31/08/17 Semen Padang 1 – 1 Borneo
– 08/05/17 Borneo 1 – 0 Semen Padang
– 11/11/16 Semen Padang 2 – 1 Borneo
Persebaya Surabaya will host PSS Sleman in the first week of BRI Liga 1 2024/2025 at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium on Sunday, August 11, 2024. The game will kick off at 19:00 WIB, broadcast live on Indosiar and Vidio. Persebaya won 2-0 against Persik Kediri in their last friendly match. The Bajul Ijo won, but their performance was not yet optimal. The collaboration of Francisco Rivera, Bruno Moreira, and Flavio Silva is still not quite cohesive. Meanwhile, PSS Sleman lost 1-2 to Persita Tangerang in their last friendly match. PSS’s performance is not yet optimal, but there is hope in midfielder Moon Chang-jin, who is the creative force behind Super Elang Jawa’s attacks. The head-to-head record between PSS Sleman and Persebaya is not favorable for PSS. In their last six encounters, PSS has never beaten Bajul Ijo. During this time, Persebaya has won three times, with three games ending in draws.
Persebaya Surabaya (4-3-3): Ernando Ari; Arief Catur, Kadek Raditya, Slavko Damjanovic, Mikael Tata; Gilson Costa, Mohammed Rashid, Francisco Rivera; Malik Risaldi, Flavio Silva, Bruno Moreira. Manager: Paul Munster.
Semen Padang (4-3-3): Miswar Saputra; Dodi Alekvan Djin, Kim Min-gyu, Jan Vargas, Frendi Saputra; Charlie Scott, Ryohei Michibuchi, Bruno Dybal; Al Muzanni, Kenneth Ngwoke, Muhammad Iqbal. Manager: Hendri Susilo.
Arema FC will welcome Dewa United for their Week 1 clash of BRI Liga 1 2024/2025 at Gelora Soepriadi Stadium on Monday, August 12, 2024. The game between Arema FC and Dewa United will start at 15:30 WIB, broadcast live on Indosiar and Vidio. Arema FC is riding high after winning the 2024 Presidential Cup. The Singo Edan have been impressive, with foreign recruits like Lucas Frigeri and Willian Marcilio making significant contributions to the team. Dewa United will be a tough opponent for Singo Edan. The arrival of Hugo Gomes, Taisei Marukawa, and Alexis Messidoro shows their big ambitions. Their attacking lineup, featuring Egy Maulana Vikri and Alex Martins, is formidable.
BRI Liga 1 kicked off the 2024/2025 season with two matches on Saturday (August 10, 2024) evening WIB. In the first game, Madura United was held to a draw by Malut United, while PSM Makassar secured a decisive victory over Persis Solo. At the Gelora Bangkalan Stadium, Madura United, the finalist from last season, hosted Malut United, a newly promoted team. The match was evenly contested until the end of the first half when Malut United’s foreign player, Cassio Scheid, committed a serious foul. After reviewing VAR, referee Sance Lawita upgraded Cassio’s yellow card to a red card. Returning from the break, Madura United, now with a numerical advantage, put pressure on Malut United’s defense. In the 65th minute, Yance Sayuri fouled Irfan Andi in the penalty area, and the referee awarded a penalty. After a lengthy delay due to protests from Malut United players, Lulinha calmly converted the penalty into a goal. However, Malut United refused to give up. In the 80th minute, they earned a direct free kick inside Madura United’s penalty area. Tatsuro Nagamatsu took advantage of this opportunity to score. The 1-1 scoreline remained unchanged until the final whistle, with both teams sharing a point. Meanwhile, PSM Makassar hosted persis Solo (www.Bola.Net) at the Batakan Stadium in Balikpapan. PSM’s new foreign recruit, Nermin Haljeta, made a significant impact by scoring twice, in the 23rd and 32nd minutes. In the second half, Persis attempted to fight back but struggled to break through PSM’s solid defense. Instead, PSM extended their lead in the 74th minute with a fantastic solo run by Rizky Eka Pratama, finishing with a shot that Muhammad Riyandi could not stop. The final score was 3-0 in favor of PSM, placing them alongside Persib Bandung at the top of the BRI Liga 1 2024/2025 standings.
