Arema Malang

vs

PSIM Yogyakarta

Preview

Arema Malang (Home)

• They are only one place above PSIM in 11th, who also have 42 points from the same number of games.
• Both teams are in good form, although Arema have been a bit more consistent this season, winning two of their last games 5-2 at PSBS Biak Numfor and 3-0 at home to PSM Makassar.

PSIM Yogyakarta (Away)

• PSIM Yogyakarta have won their last two games, beating Malut United 2-0 and Madura United 2-1, although both of those wins were at home.
• Away from home they have won none of their last three.

Key Players

• PSIM coach Jean-Paul van Gastel has brought a European approach to the club, who are having a very good first season in the top-flight after an 18-year absence.
• He has instilled a compactness and discipline to their play that has helped them consolidate in the top flight and, with the wide players stretching the defence, some spark to their attacking play.
• Marquinhos Santos took over at Arema in June 2025 and has brought a similar, pragmatic approach to the team, but one that is also flexible enough to adapt to the situation in the game.
• PSIM operate a 4-3-3 system that is disciplined and based around stability and controlled transitions, but they have enough about them to frustrate their opponents for long periods.

Betting Insights

• PSIM’s point man is the creative force behind most of the team’s attacks, while Arema can rely on Joel Vinicius to score goals, and he has netted two of their last five goals.
• But we are taking Over 2.5 goals at 1.7 and Both Teams to Score - No at 2.24 for our main selection because, although this will be a tactical chess match, it should be high-scoring at some stage.