2025-26 Indonesia Liga1 Round 31 Results: Title Race Heats Up, Relegation Battle Uncertain

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All matches of Round 31 of the 2025-26 Indonesia Liga1 have concluded. As the league enters its final three rounds, competition for the title, AFC continental qualification, and relegation survival has reached a fever pitch. Persib Bandung leads the standings on goal difference, with Borneo FC still in contention to overtake them; five teams in the continental qualification zone are separated by just 7 points; and as many as six teams remain in danger in the relegation zone, promising a dramatic climax to the season.

I. Impact of Round 31 Results on Standings

In key fixtures of Round 31:

Persib Bandung secured a 1-0 away victory over PSIM Yogyakarta, lifting their points tally to 72 and maintaining their position at the top of the table.Second-placed Borneo FC defeated Persita Tangerang 1-0, moving to 69 points and staying hot on Persib's heels. With one game in hand, they retain the initiative in the title race.Persija Jakarta also won their match, accumulating 65 points to sit third. Though theoretically still in the title chase, their chances are extremely slim.

In the continental qualification zone:

Malut United claimed a 3-1 home win against Bali United, climbing to 52 points and fourth place.Persebaya Surabaya won away to reach 51 points in fifth.Dewa United emerged victorious at home, accumulating 50 points to rank sixth.These three teams, along with seventh-placed Bhayangkara FC (47 points) and eighth-placed Bali United (45 points), form the group competing for Asian competition qualification spots.

In the relegation zone:

Persis Solo failed to win away, remaining in 17th place (third from bottom) with 27 points.Semen Padang drew at home, totaling 20 points to sit 18th (second from bottom).PSBS Biak are bottom of the table with 18 points.
14th-placed Madura United (32 points) and 15th-placed Persijap Jepara (31 points) also remain at risk of relegation.

II. Impact of Remaining Three Rounds on Three Key Battles

Title Race: Two-Horse Race Set to Thrill

At the top, the title race remains a two-horse contest between Persib Bandung and Borneo FC. With the leaders separated by just goal difference, every remaining match will directly determine who holds the initiative until the end. Though 7 points adrift, Persija Jakarta are not yet mathematically out of contention, but they must rely on consecutive slip-ups from the top two to have any chance of overtaking.

Continental Qualification: Five-Team Tussle for Two Spots

The battle for AFC continental qualification resembles a "second front" ranking competition. According to the latest slot allocation announced by the AFC for the 2026/27 season, Indonesia currently holds one AFC Champions League Two slot and one AFC Challenge League slot, pending final approval from the AFC Executive Committee. In league standings, Malut United FC, Persebaya Surabaya, Dewa United FC, and Bhayangkara Presisi Lampung FC are in the most realistic contention group, separated by just a few points. Any winning or losing streak could reshape qualification outcomes.

Relegation Battle: Six Teams Fight for Two Survival Spots

Three teams will be relegated from the Indonesia Liga1 this season. PSBS Biak (18 points) and Semen Padang (20 points) currently face the highest probability of relegation, but with only 4 points separating 17th-placed Persis Solo (27 points) and 15th-placed Persijap Jepara (31 points), any team could fall into the relegation zone in the final three rounds. Particularly for Persis Solo and Madura United, every remaining match will be a do-or-die encounter.

III. Preview of Key Matches in Round 32

Looking ahead to Round 32, the most anticipated fixture is Persija Jakarta vs. Persib Bandung on May 10, a match that could almost certainly shape the title narrative. Also in this round: Borneo FC vs. Bali United FC, PSIM Yogyakarta vs. Malut United FC, and Bhayangkara Presisi Lampung FC vs. Madura United FC—games that will simultaneously impact the title race, continental qualification, and relegation battles. If Persib Bandung and Borneo FC continue winning in tandem, the title race will likely be decided in the final two rounds; any dropped points by either side in direct confrontations or subsequent matches could quickly flip the standings. Round 33's PSM Makassar vs. Persib Bandung and Round 34's Borneo FC vs. Malut United FC, along with Persib Bandung vs. Persijap Jepara, will serve as the grand finale to the season.

As the league enters its final sprint, every match result could alter the entire season's landscape. Whether competing for the title, continental qualification, or survival, all teams will fight relentlessly for their objectives, ensuring a thrilling conclusion to the 2025-26 Indonesia Liga1.