Liga 1
Persib vs Persija set for heated derby with 26,000 fans
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The intense match between Persib Bandung and Persija Jakarta in week 17 of the Super League 2025/26 will take place this Sunday at Stadion Gelora Bandung Lautan Api in Bandung, with 26,000 bobotoh fans expected and tightened security. Both teams have 35 points, with the winner poised to top the standings from Borneo FC's 37 points. This derby rivalry is full of prestige and emotion, as noted by players and coaches.
Persib Bandung and Persija Jakarta are set to clash in a high-stakes match on week 17 of the BRI Super League 2025/2026 at Stadion GBLA in Bandung on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Both teams have 35 points, with Persija in second place and Persib third, making this game crucial for the half-season title race.
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Federico Barba, Persib Bandung's Italian defender, is reportedly set to leave for Europe due to family reasons, creating a gap in the backline ahead of the match against Persija Jakarta. Coach Bojan Hodak insists Barba remains under contract, while management eyes three replacement candidates. The mid-season transfer window opens on January 10, 2026.