Port FC vs Persib: A Battle of Asian Ambition

ASEAN Club Championship  -  Port FC VS Persib Bandung
Match Time:08-10-2026 20:00 Thursday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Port FC will host Persib Bandung in the opening match of Group B in the 2026/2027 ASEAN Club Championship at PAT Stadium on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The match is scheduled to kick off at 19:00 WIB.

Team Analysis:
The match could feel like a rematch of the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup final, with several players from both sides having featured in that game, including Thailand defender Manuel Bihr. Persib have never beaten Port FC in their last three meetings, but their greater Asian experience and Port FC’s recent poor form could give the Indonesian side a strong chance to finally earn a positive result.

Player Situation:
Port FC are set to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Sarawut Treephan, while Persib Bandung will use a 4-3-3 system led by Igor Tolic. Both teams have named strong starting lineups, with key players such as Manuel Bihr, Marc Klok, Thom Haye, and Luka Menalo expected to play important roles.

Result Prediction:
Port FC may struggle with fatigue after eight of their players featured for Thailand in the FIFA ASEAN Cup, leaving little time for recovery. Persib have fewer players returning from international duty, but Thom Haye’s fitness could still be a key factor in the match.

Predicted Result: Port FC 2-2 Persib Bandung.