The curtains have fallen on the 2025/2026 Super League season, but before we look ahead to the next campaign, a closer look at some intriguing statistics from the recently concluded competition is in order.
For the 2025/2026 season, Persib Bandung proudly lifted the championship trophy. This triumph marks a significant milestone in Indonesian football history, as “Pangeran Biru” (The Blue Prince) became the first team to achieve a hat-trick of titles since the end of the Perserikatan era.
Interestingly, despite their championship success, when it comes to passing accuracy statistics, as cited by Ileague.com, Persib had to concede to their rivals. At the pinnacle of this particular metric was Persija Jakarta, boasting an impressive average successful passing accuracy of 2.907.
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So, where did Persib stand in this ranking? The team, beloved by their “Bobotoh” supporters, found themselves in fifth place, recording an average successful passing accuracy of 2.826. This placed them behind formidable opponents such as Dewa United, PSIM Yogyakarta, and even Borneo FC, who notably secured the runner-up spot with the same points total as Persib.
Despite this statistical shortfall in passing precision, “Pangeran Biru” remained unwavering. Their strength lay not in individual metrics but in collective unity and disciplined play, which served as their primary tools to effectively compensate for any perceived deficiencies.
This observation underscores a crucial point: superior passing accuracy alone does not guarantee victory. Ultimately, achieving the desired final result—a win—remains the paramount objective in every football match.
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A team excelling in elegant passing but failing to secure favorable results at the final whistle demonstrates this principle perfectly. Consider Persis Solo, affectionately known as “Laskar Sambernyawa,” who ranked eighth in passing accuracy with an average of 2.772. Tragically, this statistical strength was not enough to save them from the clutches of relegation. The team, a source of pride for Solo’s residents, will regrettably compete in the Championship league next season.
Conversely, Bhayangkara FC provides another compelling example. Despite occupying the very bottom spot in passing accuracy statistics, they surprisingly managed to mount a respectable challenge among the top-tier teams.
Clearly, successful passing accuracy, while a valuable asset, is not an absolute guarantee of victory. A harmonious combination of various other tactical and performance factors is essential to achieve the desired outcomes by the final whistle.
PASSING ACCURACY
1. PERSIJA JAKARTA 2.907
2. DEWA UNITED 2.901
3. PSIM YOGYAKARTA 2.880
4. BORNEO FC 2.877
5. PERSIB BANDUNG 2.826
6. MALUT UNITED 2.798
7. MADURA UNITED 2.774
8. PERSIS SOLO 2.772
9. PERSIK KEDIRI 2.770
10. BALI UNITED 2.750
11. AREMA FC 2.749
12. SEMEN PADANG 2.731
13. PERSITA 2.723
14. PSBS BIAK 2.677
15. PERSEBAYA SURABAYA 2.655
16. PERSIJAP JEPARA 2.655
17. PSM MAKASSAR 2.621
18. BHAYANGKARA FC 2.563
Summary
Persib Bandung secured the 2025/2026 Super League championship, achieving a historic hat-trick of titles. Interestingly, Persija Jakarta led the league in passing accuracy statistics with an impressive 2.907. Despite their championship success, Persib themselves ranked fifth in this metric, recording an average of 2.826.
This outcome highlights that superior passing accuracy alone does not guarantee victory in football. For instance, Persis Solo was relegated despite ranking eighth in accuracy, while Bhayangkara FC competed well despite having the lowest accuracy. Ultimately, a combination of various tactical and performance factors is essential for achieving desired results.