Persija Jakarta visits Bhayangkara FC at Stadion Sumpah Pemuda PKOR Way Halim in Bandar Lampung on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at 15:30 WIB, for Super League 2025/2026 week 26. Both teams aim to boost their standings—Persija chasing the top spot, Bhayangkara in sixth—after Persija's 3-0 win over Bhayangkara in a December postponed match. Persija's coach and captain are optimistic despite the hosts' unbeaten run in their last five games.
Persija Jakarta faces a tough challenge against Bhayangkara Presisi Lampung FC, who are unbeaten in five straight games with wins over Persebaya Surabaya, Persik Kediri, Semen Padang, Dewa United, and Arema FC.
Coach Mauricio Souza is confident in halting Bhayangkara's momentum, bolstered by the return of national team players Rizky Ridho, Jordi Amat, and Dony Tri Pamungkas—though Mauro Zijlstra remains sidelined. "We can now do what we have planned for this match," Souza said.
Captain Rizky Ridho echoed the sentiment after recent dropped points: "Tomorrow we will try to give our best." He respects Bhayangkara's form but is excited for the test.
Bhayangkara coach Paul Munster targets a sixth straight win: "We are determined to hinder Persija's run in the upper table." Despite absences, he trusts his squad and calls on Lampung fans to be the 12th player.
Bhayangkara sit sixth, while Persija pursue leaders Persib Bandung.
