​Against Madura United, Persib Does Not Want to Repeat Mistakes in the First Round

Liga 1's 24th week sees Persib Bandung host Madura United at Gelora Bandung Lautan Api (GBLA) Stadium this Saturday (22/2/2025) at 7:00 PM WIB.  Persib will be looking for a decisive win after a previous encounter with Madura United ended in a 2-2 draw on September 28, 2024.

Despite Madura United's precarious position near the relegation zone and their current 16th place standing with 20 points, they've shown recent signs of improvement.  They've secured two wins and two draws in their last four matches, even with a squad shake-up during the competition break, including a coaching change and new players.  This resurgence makes them a dangerous opponent, as acknowledged by Persib coach Bojan Hodak.

"Tomorrow will certainly be a tough match," Hodak commented on Friday (21/2/2025), highlighting Madura's recent changes.  He noted the challenge they pose despite Persib's leading position in the league with 50 points.  Interestingly, Madura United is the only team to have defeated Dewa United, the sole team to have beaten Persib, with a score of 3-1.  This result further emphasizes the need for Persib to be at their best.

Hodak concluded, "We know it's an important game, so we'll try to go out and get a positive result."  Persib will need to bring their full strength to overcome a rejuvenated Madura United side.