Where and when is Arema FC vs Persik Kediri played?

Arema FC vs Persik Kediri is played on September 18, 2026 at 08:30 AM (UTC) at Stadion Kanjuruhan, in the Liga 1.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 62% probability of at least three goals in this match.

How reliable is this prediction?

The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

Match

Arema FC vs Persik Kediri: prediction and stats

Liga 1Regular Season - 3Kick-off on September 18, 2026 at 08:30 AM (UTC)Stadion Kanjuruhan, Kepanjen

Arema FC

Persik Kediri

The Footlab model makes Arema FC the favourite at 61%, against 21% for a draw and 18% for Persik Kediri. The most likely score is 2-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Arema FC vs Persik Kediri?

A very open match: only 77 Elo points separate Arema FC (1,747) and Persik Kediri (1,670).

Arema FC win61 %

Draw21 %

Persik Kediri win18 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Arema FC have 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats; Persik Kediri have 5, 2 and 8.

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

Arema FC
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 6, 2026	Persija(away)	1-3	Piala Presiden
Aug 4, 2026	Persebaya Surabaya(away)	0-1	Piala Presiden
Jul 31, 2026	DPMM FC Brunei(home)	2-0	Piala Presiden
Jul 28, 2026	Tampines Rovers(away)	2-1	Piala Presiden
Jul 25, 2026	Persib Bandung(away)	0-1	Piala Presiden

Persik Kediri
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
May 23, 2026	Persebaya Surabaya(away)	0-5	Liga 1
May 16, 2026	Persija(home)	1-3	Liga 1
May 8, 2026	Semen Padang(away)	3-0	Liga 1
May 3, 2026	Arema FC(home)	3-2	Liga 1
Apr 29, 2026	Pusamania Borneo(home)	0-1	Liga 1

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Arema FC win(s), 0 draw(s), 5 Persik Kediri win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
May 3, 2026	Persik Kediri 3-2 Arema FC	Liga 1
Jan 11, 2026	Arema FC 2-1 Persik Kediri	Liga 1
May 11, 2025	Arema FC 0-3 Persik Kediri	Liga 1
Dec 16, 2024	Persik Kediri 1-0 Arema FC	Liga 1
Nov 27, 2023	Arema FC 0-1 Persik Kediri	Liga 1
Jul 15, 2023	Persik Kediri 5-2 Arema FC	Liga 1

Last archived meeting: Persik Kediri vs Arema FC on May 3, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Arema FC score 1.5 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Persik Kediri score 1.3 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 62% probability of over 2.5 goals and 59% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Arema FC	1.5	1.3	5	7/15	8/15
Persik Kediri	1.3	1.9	3	9/15	12/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Arema FC sit 9th in Liga 1 (48 points from 34 matches) and Persik Kediri sit 12th (39 points from 34 matches).

The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.

Final 2025-26 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
9	Arema FC	34	13	9	12	53	47	48
12	Persik Kediri	34	11	6	17	42	61	39

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab 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. 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 Persik Kediri?: The Footlab model makes Arema FC the favourite at 61%, against 21% for a draw and 18% for Persik Kediri.
Where and when is Arema FC vs Persik Kediri played?: Arema FC vs Persik Kediri is played on September 18, 2026 at 08:30 AM (UTC) at Stadion Kanjuruhan, in the Liga 1.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 62% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?: The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.