Persijap Jepara Aim to Avoid an Eighth Straight Defeat
Persijap Jepara head into Week 14 of the BRI Super League 2025/26 with massive pressure and a strong desire to bounce back. Facing PSBS Biak at Maguwoharjo Stadium, Sleman, on Thursday (27/11) at 19:00 WIB, the Laskar Kalinyamat arrive as the away team with one clear mission:
avoid an eighth consecutive defeat.
A Decline That Triggered Major Changes
Persijap’s performance has plummeted since Week 6. They have lost seven matches in a row, whether playing at home or away. This disastrous run ultimately led to the club parting ways with their Portuguese coach, Mario Lemos, who was deemed unable to lift the team from the bottom of the table.
- 7 consecutive defeats
- 8 points from 13 matches
- 16th place out of 18 (relegation zone)
Relegation Battle with High Stakes
PSBS Biak sit just one point above Persijap, making this a crucial bottom-table showdown. Both teams desperately need a win to climb out of danger.
- the winner has a real chance to escape the relegation zone
- both sides are under heavy psychological pressure
- the match is expected to be tight and tactical
This duel is likely to turn into a highly defensive, high-pressure battle.
Persib Struggle with Tight Schedule and Three Key Absences
Persib Bandung face a tough challenge heading into Week 14 of the Super League. Not only are they dealing with a congested fixture schedule, but Maung Bandung are also confirmed to be without three important players for their away match against Madura United on 30 November 2025.
Exhausting Travel After Asian Competition
After facing Lion City Sailors in the AFC Champions League Two, Persib chose not to return to Bandung due to the tight turnaround time before the Madura United match. Fatigue and travel demands have heavily impacted the squad.
Three Missing Players
- Two players called up to the Indonesia U-23 national team for the 2025 SEA Games
- One player suspended due to a red card
This situation forces coach Bojan Hodak to rework his tactics and adjust the lineup to maintain Persib’s momentum in domestic competition.
Match Prediction: Bhayangkara FC vs Persebaya Surabaya (28 November 2025)
One of the most anticipated fixtures of the week takes place at Sumpah Pemuda Stadium on Friday (28/11) at 15:30 WIB:
Bhayangkara FC vs Persebaya Surabaya, a showdown between two teams dealing with similar problems in attack.
Recent Form
Bhayangkara FC:
- lost 0–1 to PSIM Yogyakarta in Week 13
- first defeat after four unbeaten matches
- major issue: low goal output (11 goals in 13 matches)
Persebaya Surabaya:
- unbeaten in their last four matches
- but three of those were draws
- coach Eduardo Perez dismissed; Uston Nawawi appointed as caretaker
- 13 goals scored — still among the lowest in the top 10
Match Outlook
This match is expected to be extremely cautious, with both teams:
- struggling with goal production
- in need of three points to stabilize their position
- likely to rely on transition play and set pieces
- potentially ending in a tight scoreline, such as 1–1 or a narrow win for either side
Conclusion
Week 14 of the BRI Super League 2025/26 presents three major narratives:
- Persijap, in crisis mode, must avoid their eighth straight defeat
- Persib face a tactical headache as they deal with fatigue and key absences
- Bhayangkara vs Persebaya promises a tight, strategic battle in the mid-table race
The Indonesian Super League continues to deliver intense competition across both the bottom and upper halves of the table.
