Persija Jakarta VS Java United FC

Persija Jakarta will face Java United in the third week of the 2026/2027 BRI Super League at Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta, Bali, on Saturday, September 19, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 WIB. Persija arrive with maximum points from their opening two matches after securing a 1-0 victory away to Borneo FC before defeating Persib Bandung 2-1. Only three teams have managed to win their first two matches this season, placing Persija among the early frontrunners. Beyond the results, Shin Tae-yong’s side have also shown encouraging development, particularly after the arrival of Ivan Mamut, which has provided greater depth in attack, while Kyohei Yoshino’s deployment as a left wing-back has helped improve the team’s balance in both defensive and attacking phases. Java United, meanwhile, have collected only one point from their opening two fixtures. They began the campaign with a 1-1 draw against Garudayaksa before suffering a 3-2 defeat to Persita. The latter result was particularly disappointing because Java United had taken a 2-1 lead before conceding late in the match. Fabio Lefundes’ team are still adapting to changes in their squad, with the new combinations yet to produce consistent performances. Their preparations have also been affected by Kei Hirose’s injury, which occurred during the defeat to Persita and leaves his availability for the match uncertain. Despite the difficult opening, Java United have shown signs of improvement in attack, with the partnership between David da Silva and Gustavo Almeida beginning to develop, although the two forwards still need more time to establish a stronger understanding.