Persib Bandung will host Isenmulang Kalteng FC in the eighth week of the Super League 2026/2027 season on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. local venue time (UTC+7) at Stadion Si Jalak Harupat in Regency of Bandung, with live streaming available on Vidio, afu.id reported.
Chasing the Top Spot at Stadion Si Jalak Harupat
Persib enters the eighth-round fixture holding sixth place in the Super League standings with 13 points collected from seven matches. A victory over Isenmulang could lift the club into fourth place while closing the gap on league leaders Persija Jakarta. Maung Bandung arrives carrying momentum from a 2-1 domestic victory over Garudayaksa FC alongside a 2-0 continental win against Melbourne Victory in the AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two), according to afu.id reporting. Head coach Igor Tolic will serve a touchline ban and watch from the stands, though match preparations and tactical instructions remain under his direct coordination with the coaching staff.
In contrast, Isenmulang Kalteng FC occupies 16th place with three points after absorbing a two-point deduction at the start of the campaign. Head coach Mundari Karya brings an undefeated three-match run into Bandung, built on a win over Persijap Jepara paired with draws against Java United and PSIM Yogyakarta. Speaking in pre-match remarks reported by ILeague, Isenmulang captain and defender Ardi Ramdhani acknowledged the challenge of facing the defending champions away from home. Tentunya kami sangat termotivasi dan persiapan teman-teman sangat bagus untuk menghadapi Persib,
Ardi said. Kami sangat menghormati tim lawan karena mereka tim yang kuat dan punya mental bagus, tetapi kami tetap fokus pada permainan kami sendiri karena butuh poin untuk menjauh dari papan bawah.
Tactical Shape and Projected Lineups
Persib is set to deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation designed to press the visiting defense. Fitrah Maulana starts in goal behind a defensive quartet featuring Kakang Rudianto, Julio Cesar, Patricio Matricardi, and Ikhwan Tanamal. Dedi Kusnandar and captain Marc Anthony Klok anchor the central midfield as a double pivot, while Mariano Peralta, Beckham Putra Nugraha, and Luka Menalo operate across the attacking midfield to supply lone striker Ragnar Oratmangoen.
Isenmulang counters with a defensive 5-3-2 structure aimed at absorbing pressure from Persib’s frontline. Lucas Frigeri guards the net behind center-backs Douglas Cruz, Rafael Ribeiro, and Leonardo Lelis, flanked by wing-backs Ardi Ramdhani and Gufroni Al Maruf. Ramadhan Madon, Brayen Pondaag, and Modou Manneh form the midfield trio, leaving Kenji Nishioka and Adilson Silva to spearhead counter-attacks. Ardi Ramdhani noted that his side must remain alert to threats across the pitch, telling ILeague: Kami harus mengantisipasi semua lini Persib karena mereka memiliki pemain dengan kualitas di atas rata-rata. Apalagi lini depan mereka sangat tajam, baik posisi striker maupun winger-nya.
Balad Nobar Biru Gatherings Across Bandung
Supporters unable to secure entry to Stadion Si Jalak Harupat can join community viewing events organized across the city. Persib announced a network of ten official gathering points dubbed Balad Nobar Biru to accommodate fans throughout Bandung and surrounding areas. Authorized venues include The Hallway Space on Jalan Jenderal Ahmad Yani, Mateo Coffee & Masakan Teh Hannah in Kota Baru Parahyangan, and Layung Coffee Roastery on Jalan Golf Raya. Additional sites span Spill & Bites on Jalan Purnawarman, Sultan Agung Resto, Boven Coffee House on Jalan Ir. H. Djuanda, three Wingz O Wingz branches on Jalan A.H. Nasution, Jalan Supratman, and Jalan BKR, alongside Brick and Brew on Jalan Cisaranten Kulon, according to persib.co.id.
Broadcasting and Match Access Details
The fixture kicks off at 3:30 p.m. WIB on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. While domestic broadcaster Indosiar has scheduled live television coverage for the concurrent fixture between PSIM Yogyakarta and Borneo FC, subscribers can watch the Persib match via the Vidio streaming platform, afu.id confirmed.
