Arema FC Eyes Top 5 with Narrow Win Over Barito Putera
Indonesia Liga 1 - Arema FC VS Barito Putera
Match Time:13-03-2025 21:30 Thursday (GMT+8)
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Arema FC is gradually moving closer to the top five positions in the 2024-25 Liga 1 standings. After their victory over Persija Jakarta in Week 26, they are now in eighth place with 39 points. To surpass Borneo FC, currently in fifth place with 41 points, Arema FC needs to secure three more points. However, they will have to compete with Bali United and Malut United to reach that goal.
Team Analysis:
Arema FC, coming off a 1-3 win over Persija Jakarta in Liga 1, will look to maintain their form in their upcoming match. Dalberto was the sole scorer for Arema in that victory. However, their defense has been inconsistent recently, as they've conceded in five of their last six matches, allowing eight goals. It remains to be seen if this defensive trend continues in the next game.
On the other hand, Barito Putera played to a 1-1 draw against Malut United in their last match. They've been effective offensively, scoring 10 goals in their last six games. However, they too have struggled defensively, conceding in six of those matches, which will be a concern for their manager, RahmadDarmawan.
Player Situation:
Syaeful Anwar and DaffaFahish will be absent from Arema's lineup due to cruciate ligament injuries. Meanwhile, Barito Putera is facing challenges with player availability, as Abdul Aziz's injury is yet to be determined, and Muhammad Ridho will also miss the match due to a cruciate ligament tear.
Result Prediction:
In their previous encounters since March 2022, Arema has won three times, while Barito Putera has won twice, with one draw. It is anticipated that Barito Putera will have opportunities to score against Arema, but they are likely to concede more goals. The prediction is a close 2-1 victory for Arema, although the match could go either way.
Predicted Result: Arema FC 2-1 Barito Putera
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