Five points separate PSIM Yogyakarta from safety at the foot of the table as Laskar Mataram prepares to host Dewa United Banten FC at Stadion Sultan Agung in Bantul for their ninth match of the BRI Super League 2026/27 season, with kickoff scheduled for this afternoon at 15.30 WIB.
The fixture arrives as the hosts look to build immediate momentum following a breakthrough victory over Borneo FC last week, which marked their first three-point haul of the current campaign. That solitary win leaves the squad sitting 15th in the provisional league standings. Opponents Dewa United occupy a formidable position near the summit in second place with 17 points, setting up a demanding afternoon as the hosts fight to climb away from the lower reaches of the table.
Raka Cahyana Targets Three Points
“Persiapan kami berjalan cukup baik, semua pemain dalam keadaan sehat. Tentu target kami di laga ini adalah mengamankan tiga poin,” stated PSIM player Raka Cahyana regarding the team’s readiness ahead of the afternoon kickoff.
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New Technical Leadership Integration
The tactical setup for Laskar Mataram presents a unique dynamic as the club integrates new leadership. While newly arrived head coach Risto Vidakovic and assistant coach Edin Prljaca have already joined the team, the squad will continue to be led from the bench by caretaker coach Guntur Cahyo Utomo for this afternoon’s fixture.
Raka noted that the arrival of the new technical staff has injected fresh energy into the training ground. “Mungkin yang membedakan adalah intensitas latihannya. Karena kami memiliki pelatih baru, semua pemain ingin menunjukkan ke pelatih bahwa kami siap untuk bermain,” added Raka.
Matchday Sideline Collaboration
Addressing the division of responsibilities on matchday, Guntur explained that he and Vidakovic have established a cooperative approach to guide the team through the ninety minutes. “Kami telah bersepakat untuk saling membantu. Saya akan punya lebih banyak andil secara fisik di pinggir lapangan. Namun, barangkali akan ada perspektif baru dari coach Risto yang akan memberikan analisa lebih tajam mengenai apa yang harus saya lakukan di pinggir lapangan besok,” detailed Guntur.
Guntur Evaluates Prior Team Performance
With only a brief window for physical recovery following their previous outing last week, the coaching staff focused heavily on optimizing recovery sessions and fine-tuning tactical adjustments. Guntur conducted a thorough evaluation of the team’s prior performance in an effort to bring the squad to peak condition by matchtime.
PSIM Yogyakarta mengusung ambisi kembali mendulang hasil positif saat melakoni laga pekan kesembilan BRI Super League 2026/2027 menghadapi Dewa United Banten FC. Duel kandang ini dijadwalkan berlangsung di Stadion Sultan Agung, Bantul, Jumat (6/11) sore ini pukul 15.30 WIB.…
Emphasizing the mental and physical demands of the upcoming contest, Guntur stressed that preparation would dictate the outcome on the pitch. “Bagi saya, tim yang paling fresh, paling siap, dan secara mental paling kuat, itulah yang punya peluang lebih besar untuk memenangkan pertandingan. Dasar itulah yang kami pakai,” concluded Guntur.
