Will Maung Bandung’s dominance continue?

KabarJawa.com – A hot atmosphere will certainly surround the Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium when Persebaya Surabaya hosts Persib Bandung on Monday, March 2 2026, at 20.30 WIB.

This match is not just an ordinary match, but a Big Match Super League aka League 1 which has the potential to influence the competitive map at the top of the standings.

Persib Bandung comes with the status of being at the top of the standings. An additional three points in Surabaya will further strengthen their grip on the top position.

On the other hand, Persebaya Surabaya has big ambitions to take advantage of home matches to close the gap while stopping the opponent’s impressive run.

Persib Stable, Persebaya Inconsistent

Ahead of this match, both teams showed different performance graphs. Persib appeared consistent and difficult to beat. Until week 23, they had collected 53 points and were unbeaten in the last five matches.

The main strength of the team nicknamed Maung Bandung lies in its line balance. The attacking sector again showed sharpness, while the defensive line appeared quite disciplined.

Of the 22 matches played, Persib’s goal has only conceded 11 goals, making it the best defense so far.

On the other hand, Persebaya is still trying to find consistency. Based on the information gathered KabarJawa.comIt is known that in the last five matches, Green Force recorded two defeats, one draw and two wins.

This record shows that performance stability is still homework for the home team.

The most glaring problem lies in the effectiveness of the final solution. When facing PSM Makassar in the previous match, Persebaya dominated the game by creating 14 opportunities from a total of 20 shots, six of which aimed straight at the goal.

However, this dominance only resulted in one goal. This situation is a signal that the sharpness of the front line must be immediately improved before facing the top of the standings.

H2H Persebaya Surabaya vs Persib Bandung

If you look at the meeting records since 2018, the duels between Persib and Persebaya are often tight and full of surprises. The following is the record for meetings between the two teams:

• 12 September 2025: Persib Bandung 1 – 0 Persebaya Surabaya
• March 1 2025: Persib Bandung 1 – 4 Persebaya Surabaya
• 18 October 2024: Persib Bandung 2 – 0 Persebaya Surabaya
• 20 April 2024: Persib Bandung 3 – 1 Persebaya Surabaya
• 7 October 2023: Persib Bandung 3 – 2 Persebaya Surabaya
• March 13 2023: Persib Bandung 2 – 2 Persebaya Surabaya
• 10 December 2022: Persib Bandung 2 – 1 Persebaya Surabaya
• March 19 2022: Persib Bandung 1 – 1 Persebaya Surabaya
• 8 December 2021: Persib Bandung 0 – 3 Persebaya Surabaya
• 18 October 2019: Persib Bandung 4 – 1 Persebaya Surabaya
• 5 July 2019: Persib Bandung 0 – 4 Persebaya Surabaya
• 20 October 2018: Persib Bandung 1 – 4 Persebaya Surabaya
• 26 July 2018: Persib Bandung 4 – 3 Persebaya Surabaya

This data shows that both teams have beaten each other in the last few seasons. Even though Persib is quite dominant in a number of home matches, Persebaya has also recorded a big win in Bandung.

Player Lineup Prediction

The following is the line-up of players who are expected to be fielded:

Persebaya Surabaya (4-3-3)

• Ernando Ari (Goalkeeper)
• Ultimate Chess
• Jefferson
• Leo Lelis
• Risto Mitrevski
• Francisco Rivera
• Milos Riackovic
• Sadida Putra
• Alfan Suaib
• Bruno Moreira
• Dig Freitas

Persib Bandung (4-3-3)

• Teja Paku Alam (Goalkeeper)
• Federico Barba
• Patricio Matricardi
• Brother Rudianto
• Eliano Reijnders
• Frans Putros
• Luciano Guaycochea
• Berguinho
• Saddil Ramdani
• William Barros
• Ramon Tanque

Persebaya vs Persib Score Prediction Today

Looking at the latest performance trends, squad depth and defensive line strength, Persib Bandung is slightly more favored despite its status as the visiting team.

The solidity of their back line has the potential to make things difficult for Persebaya, who is struggling to improve the effectiveness of their final finishing.

However, the support factor from the supporters at the Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium can be an additional injection of motivation for the hosts.

If they are able to maximize opportunities and appear more clinical in front of goal, Persebaya has the opportunity to steal points.

• Score Prediction: Persebaya Surabaya 0 – 1 Persib Bandung or 1 – 1 (if Persebaya is able to maximize its performance and support from its supporters)

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