Preview: Persijap Jepara vs Borneo FC – Pesut Etam Aim to Seize Top Spot
The 33rd week of the Liga 1 Super League 2025/2026 will feature a fierce match between Persijap Jepara and Borneo FC Samarinda at the Gelora Bumi Kartini Stadium on Sunday (17/5). This match is crucial for the visiting team, Pesut Etam, who are fighting to overtake the top spot in the standings.
Persijap Jepara is already safe from relegation. Although the result of this match will no longer significantly affect their position in the standings, Laskar Kalinyamat still has high ambitions. Playing in front of their own supporters will be an additional motivation for Mario Lemos’ team to prove that they deserve to compete at the highest level next season.
On the other hand, Borneo FC comes with a must-win mission. Currently, Pesut Etam is in second place with 75 points, the same as the current league leader, Persib Bandung. Adding three points from Jepara is essential if they want to continue to pressure Maung Bandung in the race for the championship title this season.
In terms of past meetings, Borneo FC has a psychological advantage over the home team. In the last two meetings, Persijap has always lost to Pesut Etam. In a friendly match in June 2023, Borneo won 2-1, and in the first round of the league this season (24/8/2025), Persijap lost again with a score of 3-1.
However, Persijap cannot be underestimated. Their performance at home has been quite impressive lately, including a convincing 3-0 victory over Persita Tangerang, which ensured their survival in the league. The full support of the supporters at Bumi Kartini is expected to make things difficult for Borneo FC.
Borneo FC coach, Fabio Lefundes, confirmed that his team does not want to waste opportunities in the remaining two matches of the season. As a sign of seriousness, the team chose to transit in Yogyakarta to maintain the players’ fitness before traveling to Jepara.
“We want to create the right conditions for the team to get three points when facing Persijap Jepara so that we can continue to compete at the top and pursue the target of the top spot in the standings,” said Lefundes. He also reminded his players to remain vigilant against the never-give-up spirit of Laskar Kalinyamat, which could be a stumbling block.
Meanwhile, Persijap coach Mario Lemos asked his team to play freely without pressure. He wants to give a sweet farewell gift to the supporters in the last home match of this season.
“The match will be intense. Borneo FC is a good team, but we are playing at home. A victory here will be a beautiful gift for the supporters who have always faithfully supported us through difficult times of relegation,” said Lemos.
Lemos emphasized the importance of concentration in the back line to contain the speed of Borneo FC’s attackers. Any mistake, no matter how small, could be fatal given the sharpness of Pesut Etam’s attack, which has been undefeated in their last five matches.
This match is predicted to be a tactical battle between the composure of the home team and the aggressiveness of the visiting team, which is chasing the championship title. Who will emerge as the winner at Bumi Kartini? (H-4)
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