Dynamic illustration of Persib Bandung hosting PSM Makassar in Super League Indonesia 2025, with intense on-pitch action and roaring fans at Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium.
Dynamic illustration of Persib Bandung hosting PSM Makassar in Super League Indonesia 2025, with intense on-pitch action and roaring fans at Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium.
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Persib Bandung hosts PSM Makassar in Super League week eight

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The Super League Indonesia 2025 enters week eight with exciting matches, including Persib Bandung hosting PSM Makassar at Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Persib coach Bojan Hodak has warned his team not to underestimate the opponent, who has a new coach and recent good results. Victory is the main target for Persib to maintain their top-table position.

The Super League Indonesia 2025 enters its eighth week from Saturday to Tuesday, with top-table competition intensifying. Borneo FC leads the standings with 34 points from 14 matches, followed by Persib Bandung with 31 points and Persija Jakarta with 29 points. Persis Solo sits at the bottom with seven points.

A marquee match features Persib Bandung hosting PSM Makassar on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 7:00 PM WIB at Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium. Persib coach Bojan Hodak stressed that the game will not be easy. "They have a new coach and have achieved good results in recent matches. They also have good players. This is not an easy match," Hodak said on Friday, December 26, 2025.

Persib defender Federico Barba echoed the need for focus. "Tomorrow, it's not an easy match. We must deploy our best abilities to achieve victory," he stated. Persib has prepared tactics and video analysis of PSM's games to counter the opponent.

Additionally, Persija Jakarta will face Bhayangkara FC on Monday, December 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM WIB, while Borneo FC travels to Malut United on Sunday, December 28, 2025.

The full week-eight schedule: Saturday: Persik vs Persis Solo at 3:30 PM WIB, Persib vs PSM at 7:00 PM WIB; Sunday: Malut United vs Borneo FC at 1:30 PM WIB, Persebaya vs Persijap at 3:30 PM WIB, Madura United vs Semen Padang at 7:00 PM WIB; Monday: PSIM Yogyakarta vs PSBS Biak at 3:30 PM WIB, Bali United vs Dewa United at 3:30 PM WIB, Persija vs Bhayangkara at 7:00 PM WIB; Tuesday: Arema vs Persita at 3:30 PM WIB.

A win over PSM is crucial for Persib to close the gap with the league leaders and maintain momentum heading into the mid-season.

What people are saying

X discussions emphasize Persib coach Bojan Hodak's warnings about PSM Makassar's new coach and recent form, urging not to underestimate them. Federico Barba stresses victory to stay atop the table. Fans predict Persib win via midfield control against PSM's intensity and physicality. Concerns over Persib absences like Ramon Tanque. Sentiment largely positive for home win but cautious of upset.

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