Persija Targets Top Spot Against Persik at JIS as Ridho Returns

Jakarta International Stadium Hosts Persija Versus Persik

Persija Jakarta returns to a different venue for a home fixture, welcoming Persik Kediri to the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS) on Monday, October 26, 2026, detikSport reported. This match marks the fourth stadium the team, known as Macan Kemayoran, has used for home games during the Super League 2026/2027 season. Prior to utilizing JIS, Persija played home fixtures at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium, and Patriot Candrabhaga Stadium. Venue changes occurred because Gelora Bung Karno and JIS were booked for concert preparations, alongside a disciplinary sanction from the PSSI Disciplinary Committee that barred Persija from playing home matches within their home city following a match against Persib Bandung.

Squad Boost and Tactical Approach in Depok

Head coach Shin Tae-yong stated his ambition to keep the team firmly at the summit of the Super League 2026/2027 standings during a pre-match press conference in Depok on Sunday, October 25, 2026, as reported by CNN Indonesia. Persija enters the fixture holding first place with 15 points from six matches, recording five wins and one loss. ANTARA News Banten noted that Shin views Persik as a formidable opponent capable of effective pressing and tight spatial control. To counter this, the coaching staff prepared specific tactical plans. The match was not easy. However, we prepared tactics to defeat the opponent, Shin said during the press conference, according to ANTARA News Banten. VIVA.co.id reported that team captain Rizky Ridho and recent signing Kyohei Yoshino returned to the 23-player squad after missing the previous match against Arema FC due to conditioning and minor injuries. Shin emphasized that past success does not guarantee immediate starting spots, noting that player readiness dictates the starting lineup.

Player Adaptation Amid a Heavy Schedule

Defender Denis Kolinger acknowledged the frequent venue changes but emphasized the squad’s professional focus. Speaking on Sunday, October 25, 2026, the Croatian player noted that the team must adapt to whichever pitch they encounter. Of course, it would be great if we could play every match in a stadium like GBK or JIS, with a stadium full of supporters. However, we are professional players. We will adapt to each stadium and pitch conditions, then show our best qualities, Kolinger said, as reported by detikSport. Kolinger also pointed to a fixture turnaround following a 5-1 victory over Arema FC on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, leaving preparation time for the clash against Persik. Meanwhile, ANTARA News Banten reported that Shin expressed concerns regarding the condition of the JIS turf following a recent rock concert held at the venue.