League-position context
Arema FC rank15th
Persita rank14th
Arema FC points38
Persita points39
Arema FC: #15 ยท 38 pts ยท GD -18
24 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts from safety.
Persita: #14 ยท 39 pts ยท GD -19
23 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
1-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.