Borneo host Persija Jakarta in the Super League on September 5. Borneo finished the season in second place with 79 points, securing qualification for the AFC Challenge League, while Persija Jakarta finished third with 71 points.
Borneo have won two and drawn one of their last three matches, scoring 10 goals and conceding three. Their recent results include a 7-1 home win against Malut United, a 0-0 away draw at Persijap, and a 3-2 away win at Bali United. Persija Jakarta also have two wins and one loss in their last three, scoring seven goals and conceding three. They recorded a 3-0 home win against Semen, a 3-1 away win at Persik Kediri, and a 1-2 home loss to Persib. In 11 head-to-head meetings, Borneo have won six times, Persija Jakarta have won twice, and there have been three draws. Borneo are managed by Fabio Lefundes and have a squad market value of EUR 4.75 million, while Persija Jakarta are managed by Souza Mauricio and have a squad market value of EUR 9.35 million. Borneo have one Championship honour, and Persija Jakarta have one Piala Presiden and one Liga 1 honour. Borneo's recent transfers include Hugo Samir joining from Persik Kediri and Reva Adi joining from PSIM Yogyakarta, with Rakasurya Handika leaving for Persijap Jepara. Persija Jakarta's recent transfers include Alexander Jeremejeff joining from PAOK and Dani Ibrohim joining from Persija Jakarta, with Allano leaving for FC Bhayangkara.
| Metric | Borneo | Persija Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 2 of 18 | 3 of 18 |
| Points | 79 (+43 GD) | 71 (+36 GD) |
| Recent form | 2W 1D 0L | 2W 0D 1L |
| Squad market value | EUR 4.75m | EUR 9.35m |
| Playing for | Promotion - AFC Challenge League (Qualification) | — |
| Previous meetings (11, 3 draws) | 6 wins | 2 wins |
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