Persita Vs Arema FC: Singo Edan Aims For Additional Points At The Indomilk Arena

Dedik Setiawan again became the focus of Arema FC when challenging Persita Tangerang (photo: x @AremafcOfficial)

JAKARTA - In Liga 1 Round 29, Persita will host Arema FC at the Indomilk Arena Stadium, Tangerang on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 8:30 p.m.

The last meeting between Persita and Arema FC on September 16, 2023 ended with a 0-0 draw. In the last five meetings, Arema FC had an advantage with 3 wins, while Persita never won and two matches ended in a draw.

Persita came to this match after suffering a narrow loss of 2-3 from Madura United. Previously, they also lost 0-1 to Borneo Samarinda. Persita needed to improve their performance to achieve positive results in the match against Arema FC.

On the other hand, Arema FC drew 0-0 against Bhayangkara Presisi Indonesia FC in their last match. Previously, they managed to beat Persikabo 1973 with a score of 1-0. Arema FC will try to maintain their positive momentum and win in this away match.

In their last five matches, Persita Tangerang has scored 6 goals, showing the sharpness of their attacks in recent matches. However, what should be considered is their defense that has not been able to hold off opponents from scoring goals. Persita has not been able to maintain a clean sheet in their last 8 matches.

On the other hand, Arema FC also showed impressive attack performance by scoring 8 goals in the last five matches. However, the advantage for Arema FC was their consistency in the meeting against Persita. In the last 5 meetings, Arema FC was unbeaten by Persita with a record of 3 wins and 2 draws.

With these statistics, Arema FC have a psychological advantage ahead of their match with Persita. However, Persita will seek to change the results this time and demonstrate improvements in their defense to confront Arema FC attacks.

Dendi Santoso, a senior Arema FC player, emphasized the importance of team concentration in facing the match against Persita. According to him, each match has its own interests, and Arema FC must focus on achieving maximum results. In an effort to improve team performance, Dendi and his colleagues have prepared special training strategies and programs during the month of Ramadan.

"Of course we have to concentrate on the next match. Because this match is no less important. In away matches we have to continue to improve our concentration," said Dendi Santoso.

With a strong determination and careful preparation, both teams are ready to fight this match. Fans are expected to look forward to the exciting and tense match between Persita and Arema FC.

September 16, 2023: Liga 1 - Arema 0-0 Persita

April 1, 2023: Liga 1 - Persita 0-1 Arema

17 December 2022: Liga 1 - Arema 2-0 Persita

15 February 2022: Liga 1 - Persita 0-2 Arema

27 October 2021: Liga 1 - Arema 2-2 Persita