Persija Jakarta made an impressive start to the 2026/2027 Super League. They completed four matches with four straight wins, scored eight goals, and only conceded once. This result has lifted the Macan Kemayoran to the top of the provisional league standings with 12 points.
Under Shin Tae-yong's direction, Persija has begun to show a combination of sharp attacking line, solid defence, and winning mentality. Their 4-0 victory over PSIM Yogyakarta at Sultan Agung Stadium, Bantul on Saturday (10/10/2026) became the latest demonstration of this progress.
After a goalless first half, Persija played with increased sharpness in the final phase of the match. Alexander Jeremejeff opened the lead in the 77th minute. Stjepan Loncar doubled the score in the 81st minute, followed by Kwon Chang-hoon in the 87th minute. Loncar then scored his second goal in the 90+3rd minute.
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This convincing victory showed Persija's patience when breaking down the opponent's defence. Once opportunities opened up, the Macan Kemayoran were able to maximise them to seal the match.
Persija Leads, With Rivals Lurking Close
Based on the standings after matchweek 4, Persija collected 12 points from four matches, one point ahead of Dewa United who have played five matches for 11 points. Bali United and Madura United have accumulated nine points each.
Before defeating PSIM, Persija won 1-0 over Borneo FC, beat Persib Bandung 2-1, and overcame Java United 1-0.
With eight goals recorded, Persija averages two goals per match. Meanwhile, only one goal has entered their net, with three matches ending with a clean sheet.
These statistics show a promising balance. Persija is able to secure narrow wins in tight matches, while also demonstrating attacking firepower when finding gaps in the opponent's defence.
Against PSIM, a goal by Arlyansyah Abdulmanan in the 56th minute was disallowed for offside after VAR review. Persija maintained pressure until they finally broke the deadlock in the 77th minute. The ability to maintain intensity until the end of the match is an important asset, even as effectiveness from the early stages of play still needs improvement.
Shin Tae-yong And Playing Standards
Persija's development under Shin Tae-yong became one of the main discussions on the ITSMe Podcast.
Football Analyst Sapto Haryo Rajasa assessed that Persija has shown readiness to compete for the championship title. Successfully navigating matches against several strong opponents at the start of the season is valuable capital for the Macan Kemayoran.
Sapto also highlighted the ability of Persija's young players to implement the playing style according to the standards demanded by Shin Tae-yong. Discipline, tactical understanding, and the ability to maintain intensity are key parts of this process.
Even so, four wins do not guarantee consistency throughout the season. Persija still has to prove their ability to maintain performance as the fixture schedule gets denser and competition pressure increases.
Young Players And Internal Squad Competition
Football analyst Yusuf Kurniawan highlighted the importance of youth development in Persija's team building. According to him, the club needs to provide space for young talents to grow amid the dynamics of Foreign Player recruitment.
Foreign players can improve squad quality, but youth development is an investment to maintain the club's long-term sustainability. Healthy competition for starting positions also drives every player to prove their quality during training and matches.
Healthy internal competition can raise playing standards while also giving the coach more options. This approach is important so that Persija is not only competitive this season, but also has a strong foundation for the coming years.
Warning Signal For Competitors
This perfect start makes Persija a serious contender in the 2026/2027 Super League title race. Dewa United and Persebaya Surabaya are among the rivals to watch out for, but the competition still has a very long way to go.
Squad depth, player fitness, defensive consistency, and final finishing effectiveness will determine Persija's ability to maintain this momentum.
Four wins, eight goals, and only one conceded makes for a very convincing start. If playing development continues and young players get opportunities to grow, the Macan Kemayoran's ambition to chase the championship title will have an increasingly solid foundation.
This discussion was part of the ITSMe Podcast featuring football analysts Yusuf Kurniawan and Sapto Haryo Rajasa. The discussion was held at ITSMe Studio, Sentul, Bogor on Monday (12/10/2026), hosted by Raisha and Gilang Respaty.
