Persib Bandung will host Isenmulang Kalteng FC at Stadion Si Jalak Harupat on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 15.30 WIB for round eight of the Super League 2026/2027 season. The reigning champions enter the fixture sitting sixth in the standings with 13 points, targeting a maximum haul to close the gap on league leaders Persija Jakarta, who hold 18 points.
Preparation for the home side has brought an unusual technical hurdle. Igor Tolic must serve a one-match touchline suspension due to an accumulation of yellow cards, forcing Zlatko Runje to take charge from the bench. Meanwhile, the visitors arrive in West Java needing points to escape the lower ranks, aiming to exploit potential fatigue in the home squad following continental duties.
Zlatko Runje Steps In to Direct the Sideline
Persib will navigate Sunday’s match without Igor Tolic in the technical area after the assistant coach picked up two yellow cards across the campaign. His first caution came against Persik Kediri in week five. Zlatko Runje will assume immediate touchline duties in his absence, though club figures maintain that tactical continuity remains uninterrupted.
Zlatko confirmed that Tolic continues to oversee week-to-week preparations and strategy from behind the scenes. “After the good game we went through previously, of course Igor has done a very good job and everything is going smoothly, so anyway, he is still with the team, he is the one who still manages everything,” Zlatko stated on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Captain Marc Klok downplayed the absence.
Isenmulang Kalteng FC Targets an Upset in Bandung
Isenmulang Kalteng FC arrives at Stadion Si Jalak Harupat carrying urgency at the foot of the table. Mundari Karya acknowledged the gulf in experience and squad depth between the teams, yet insisted his side retains a realistic path to points. “Playing against the best team in Indonesia with the best player quality and a clear target certainly requires hard work and special motivation,” Mundari said on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Captain Ardi Ramdhani echoed that sentiment, noting that the squad’s motivation sits at its peak as they look to distance themselves from the lower ranks. Facing Persib for the first time at the top level, the Garut-born defender stressed that his side has studied the attacking threats posed by the home team’s frontline, pointing to the need for total defensive discipline.
Broadcast Alternatives and Public Viewing Locations
Television viewers will not find the fixture on national networks. Supporters wishing to follow the action must stream the broadcast live through the digital platform Vidio. Subscribers are advised to verify account and package statuses prior to the 15.30 WIB kick-off.
For fans preferring a communal atmosphere outside the stadium, Persib announced ten official public screening locations across Bandung and surrounding areas under the banner “Balad Nobar Biru.” Designated venues include The Hallway Space on Jalan Jenderal Ahmad Yani, Mateo Coffee in Kota Baru Parahyangan, Layung Coffee Roastery, Spill & Bites on Jalan Purnawarman, Sultan Agung Resto, Boven Coffee House, three separate Wingz O Wingz branches at Jalan A.H. Nasution, Jalan Supratman, and Jalan BKR, alongside Brick and Brew in Cisaranten Kulon.
Squad Rotations and Domestic Focus Following Continental Play
The fixture arrives amid a heavy fixture congestion across three separate competitions for the home side. Following a victory over Garudayaksa in domestic play and a successful outing against Melbourne Victory in the Asian Champions League Two (ACL 2), the coaching staff faces the task of managing player recovery and squad rotation.
Projected line-ups indicate Fitrah Maulana guarding the goal behind a defensive unit featuring Patricio Matricardi, Kakang Rudianto, and Julio Cesar. In midfield, Marc Klok and Dedi Kusnandar anchor the center alongside Ikhwan Tanamal and Ragnar Oratmangun, while Beckham Putra supplies service to attackers Mariano Peralta and Luka Menalo. Isenmulang is projected to line up with Lucas Frigeri in goal behind Douglas Cruz, Ardi Ramdhani, Rafael Rebeiro, and Leo Lelis, with Brayen Pondaag, Modou Manneh, Kenji Nishioka, Gufron Al Maruf, Ramdhan, and Adilson Silva rounding out the side.
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