Persis Solo Struggles to Avoid Relegation, Bottom of Liga 1 Standings

Persis Solo is facing a critical challenge in the 2024/2025 BRI Liga 1 season as they battle to avoid relegation. The team, also known as Laskar Sambernyawa, is currently at the bottom of the league table following a series of disappointing results. Their situation worsened after a 0-2 loss to Madura United in week 21, further sinking their hopes of staying out of the relegation zone.
Under coach Ong Kim Swee, Persis Solo has accumulated just 14 points from 21 matches, leaving them five points behind Barito Putera, who are in the 15th spot, a position that ensures safety from relegation. With the threat of relegation looming large, the team needs to resolve their issues quickly if they wish to remain in Liga 1 next season.

One of the main problems for Persis Solo this season has been their lack of goals. With only 16 goals scored in 21 matches, they have the lowest goal tally in the league, alongside PSIS Semarang, who have played one match fewer. Coach Ong Kim Swee expressed frustration after the loss to Madura United, noting that his team had multiple chances to score but failed to capitalize on them, particularly in the first half and at the start of the second.

This inability to convert opportunities is a major concern for the team, as scoring is essential for improving their position in the standings and avoiding relegation. If this issue continues, Persis Solo will likely struggle to earn positive results in the remainder of the season.

Defensively, the team’s performance has also been a major problem. Persis Solo has conceded 33 goals so far, ranking among the worst defensive records in the league. They are only behind Barito Putera, Semen Padang, and Madura United in terms of goals conceded. The situation has worsened in recent matches, with the team conceding five goals in their last two games—three against Persija Jakarta and two more against Madura United. If these defensive issues aren’t addressed, Persis Solo’s fight against relegation will only become more difficult as the season progresses.