Super League Preview: Borneo FC vs Arema FC, The Pesut Etam's Mission to Bounce Back at Segiri

The 23rd week of the 2025/2026 Super League will feature a highly anticipated match between Borneo FC Samarinda and Arema FC. The match is scheduled to take place at the Segiri Stadium in Samarinda on Thursday, February 26th. The home team, nicknamed the Pesut Etam, is under pressure to bounce back after a disappointing result in their last match.

Borneo FC is currently in third place in the standings with 46 points. Their defeat against Dewa United in the previous week served as a wake-up call for coach Fabio Lefundes to address the issues in the defense.

Playing at Segiri is a perfect opportunity for Borneo FC, as the support from the Pusamania fans always provides an extra boost for players like Stefano Lilipaly and others.

Arema FC is not coming to Samarinda to lose. The team, coached by Marcos Santos, is currently enjoying their best period of the season, with a record of four matches without a defeat.

Although they will be without their key defender Luiz Gustavo due to a long-term injury, their attacking line, led by Dalberto and Charles Lokolingoy, has proven to be sharp and capable of causing problems for any opponent’s defense.

The match is expected to be intense from the start. Borneo FC is likely to take the initiative and attack through their wingers, including Mariano Peralta. Meanwhile, Arema FC is expected to play a more defensive game and rely on quick counter-attacks, utilizing the creativity of Wiliam Marcilio in midfield.