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.
The classic Indonesia Derby between Persib Bandung and Persija Jakarta is scheduled for Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 3:30 PM WIB at Stadion Gelora Bandung Lautan Api (GBLA) in Bandung. The match is expected to be heated with 26,000 bobotoh fans attending, prompting tightened security to ensure smooth proceedings.
Both teams are tightly positioned in the standings: Persija in second and Persib in third, each with 35 points. Borneo FC leads with 37 points after a 0-2 loss to Persita Tangerang. A win here is worth six points, as the victor will climb to the top with 38 points, while a draw leaves both at 36.
Persib midfielder Marc Klok stressed the stakes of prestige and pride. "For me and the team, this is definitely a very important and special match," he said. He added, "Tomorrow is a special match for gengsi and harga diri. We want to make Bobotoh proud."
Persib coach Bojan Hodak warned of the high tension as one of Southeast Asia's biggest derbies. "I don't need to motivate the players anymore. Instead, I have to make them calmer and not too emotional," he stated.
Persija captain Rizky Ridho is confident his team will fight to the end. "We will fight to the death there," he said, thanking Jakmania for supporting training. He is optimistic about securing three points: "Hopefully we can bring three points back to Jakarta."
In head-to-head records, Persib leads with five wins and three draws from the last 10 meetings, unbeaten since the Hodak era. Their last encounter in February 2025 ended 2-2.
