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Arema FC vs Java United: prediction and stats

Liga 1Regular Season - 13Kick-off on December 9, 2026 at 08:30 AM (UTC)Stadion Kanjuruhan, Kepanjen

Arema FCJava United

The Footlab AI model makes Arema FC the favourite at 48%, against 24% for a draw and 28% for Java United. The most likely score is 1-1. If Arema FC wins, the most likely score is 2-1.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.2% of the 4,445 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Nov 4, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Arema FC vs Java United?

A very open match: only 41 Elo points separate Arema FC (1,794) and Java United (1,834).

48%24%28%
Arema FC winDrawJava United win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for Arema FC vs Java United

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

Arema FC

4-3-3
  1. 98MV
  2. 7Gabriel Silva
  3. 34O. Otusanya
  1. 95Careca
  2. 25Matheus Blade
  3. 8A. Fikri
  1. 3Diego Landis
  2. 19A. Syarif
  3. 5Walisson Maia
  4. 87J. Alfarizi
  1. 30A. Satryo

Java United

4-3-3
  1. 70Gustavo
  2. 14R. Ardiansyah
  3. 12Yance Sayuri
  1. 8K. Hirose
  2. 28Vander
  3. 88F. Sudin
  1. 4Gustavo França
  2. 23Y. Sayuri
  3. 3Cleylton
  4. 6C. Gomis
  1. 1Jorge

Computed on November 4, 2026 at 06:35 AM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Arema FC have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats; Java United have 5, 4 and 6.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Arema FC
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Nov 3, 2026RANS Nusantara(away)4-0League Cup Indonesia
Oct 31, 2026Bali United(home)1-3Liga 1
Oct 25, 2026Dewa United(home)4-0Liga 1
Oct 21, 2026Persija(away)1-5Liga 1
Oct 17, 2026Garudayaksa(away)1-3Liga 1
Java United
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 30, 2026Bhayangkara FC(home)2-0Liga 1
Oct 24, 2026Persijap(away)1-1Liga 1
Oct 20, 2026Isenmulang Kalteng(away)1-1Liga 1
Oct 16, 2026Bali United(home)3-2Liga 1
Oct 11, 2026Pusamania Borneo(home)2-1Liga 1

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 4 meetings: 1 Arema FC win, 2 draws, 1 Java United win.

DateScoreCompetition
Apr 3, 2026Arema FC 1-1 Java UnitedLiga 1
Nov 29, 2025Java United 1-1 Arema FCLiga 1
Mar 4, 2025Java United 2-1 Arema FCLiga 1
Oct 19, 2024Arema FC 3-1 Java UnitedLiga 1

Last archived meeting: Arema FC vs Java United on Apr 3, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Arema FC score 1.9 and concede 1.6 goals per match over their last 15; Java United score 1.8 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 60% probability of over 2.5 goals and 62% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Arema FC1.91.649/1511/15
Java United1.81.9210/157/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Arema FC sit 11th in Liga 1 (9 points from 8 matches) and Java United sit 9th (10 points from 8 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
9Java United8332121010
11Arema FC823317179

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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Arema FC vs Java United?
The Footlab AI model makes Arema FC the favourite at 48%, against 24% for a draw and 28% for Java United.
Where and when is Arema FC vs Java United played?
Arema FC vs Java United is played on December 9, 2026 at 08:30 AM (UTC) at Stadion Kanjuruhan, in the Liga 1.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 60% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.2% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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