Teknowarta – The Super League 2025/2026 title race has intensified significantly following dominant performances from Persib Bandung and Borneo FC Samarinda in their Week 23 fixtures. Both clubs secured emphatic victories, dramatically tightening the competition at the top of the league table.
Persib Bandung showcased their formidable strength by clinching a dominant 5-0 win against Madura United FC. Playing at their home ground, Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium in Gede Bage, Bandung City, Pangeran Biru (The Blue Prince) overpowered their East Java visitors on Thursday evening (February 26).
Persib’s dominance was evident from the outset of the match. Brazilian striker Ramon Tanque opened the scoring in the 13th minute and then doubled their lead in the 33rd. His teammate Uilliam Barros further extended the advantage with a crucial goal in first-half injury time, sending Persib into the break with a commanding 3-0 lead.
The second half saw no let-up in Persib’s relentless attacking prowess. While goals only materialized in the final ten minutes of regular time, Pangeran Biru capped off their impressive performance with strikes from Andrew Jung in the 80th minute and Frans Putros in the 89th, sealing a resounding 5-0 victory.
This crucial win temporarily propelled Persib Bandung to the summit of the Super League 2025/2026 standings, moving past rivals Persija Jakarta. Pangeran Biru now holds the top spot with 53 points from 22 games, establishing a three-point lead over Persija, who currently occupy second place but have played one more match.
Concurrently, fellow title contender Borneo FC Samarinda also secured a vital three points, further heating up the competition. Pesut Etam (The Orcas) defeated Arema FC with a 3-1 scoreline at Segiri Stadium in Samarinda, East Kalimantan. Caxambu initiated the scoring in the 7th minute, followed by an impressive brace from Juan Villa in the 26th and 42nd minutes. Arema FC managed to pull one back through Dalberto in the 64th minute, but it wasn’t enough to halt Borneo’s charge.
The addition of these three points brought Borneo FC Samarinda right back into the thick of the title contention. Pesut Etam now boasts 49 points from 22 games, closely trailing Persija by just one point, making the battle for the top three positions incredibly tight and exciting.
This current scenario has significantly intensified the fight for the championship title, particularly among the top three teams. Adding to the intrigue, both Persib Bandung and Borneo FC Samarinda each have a game in hand. Intriguingly, these two title rivals are set to face each other in that postponed fixture, which was originally scheduled for Week 21 two weeks prior and is now rescheduled for March 15, 2026. This upcoming clash promises to be a pivotal moment in the Super League 2025/2026 title race.
Super League 2025/2026 Standings Update, Friday (February 27) morning:
- Persib Bandung – 22x played – 53 points (GD: 37-11)
- Persija Jakarta – 23x played – 50 points (GD: 42-19)
- Borneo FC Samarinda – 22x played – 49 points (GD: 40-21)
- Malut United FC – 23x played – 41 points (GD: 46-28)
- Persebaya Surabaya – 23x played – 38 points (GD: 34-23)
- Persita Tangerang – 23x played – 35 points (GD: 27-21)
- Bhayangkara Presisi Lampung FC – 23x played – 35 points (GD: 28-26)
- PSIM Jogja – 22x played – 33 points (GD: 29-28)
- Dewa United Banten FC – 23x played – 33 points (GD: 29-28)
- Arema FC – 23x played – 31 points (GD: 32-30)
- Bali United FC – 22x played – 29 points (GD: 31-31)
- Persik Kediri – 22x played – 26 points (GD: 29-39)
- PSM Makassar – 22x played – 23 points (GD: 24-27)
- Madura United FC – 23x played – 20 points (GD: 22-36)
- PSBS Biak – 20x played – 18 points (GD: 24-45)
- Persijap Jepara – 22x played – 18 points (GD: 20-39)
- Semen Padang – 23x played – 16 points (GD: 19-41)
- Persis Solo – 22x played – 13 points (GD: 23-43)
Summary
The Super League 2025/202