Madura United vs Arema: match statistics
Arema are in significantly better form than Madura United, as confirmed by recent results – the visitors have won four out of their last five matches, averaging 2.4 points per game, while the hosts have not won any of their last five matches (0.4 points per game). Madura United are in 14th place in the table with a 50% loss rate at home and only 20% home wins, making them one of the weakest teams in the league. Arema have a positive goal difference away from home (+1) and a more effective offense (1.1 goals per away game vs. 1.0 for the hosts at home), along with a better defense (1.0 conceded per game vs. 1.4). xG statistics also favor the visitors (1.38 vs. 1.33), and their form and table position (8th place) suggest a quality advantage. Considering all factors, Arema have a realistic chance of winning, although their high away draw percentage (50%) warrants caution in predictions.
Madura United vs Arema: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Madura United played against Arema in Liga 1 (Indonesia). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Madura United has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Arema has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Madura United scores 0.95 goals per game and allows 1.38. Arema scores 1.38 and allows 1.19. Games in this league average 2.60 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of Madura United's games and 67% of Arema's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 57%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Arema has the higher season xG average, 1.43 to 1.18 per game. Madura United takes 9.9 shots per game, while Arema takes 11.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Madura United leads at halftime in 19% of its games and scores 0.52 goals per game after halftime. Arema leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.90 after halftime.
When the teams score
Madura United's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). For Arema, it is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga 1 games average 2.60 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Arema are in significantly better form than Madura United, as confirmed by recent results – the visitors have won four out of their last five matches, averaging 2.4 points per game, while the hosts have not won any of their last five matches (0.4 points per game). Madura United are in 14th place in the table with a 50% loss rate at home and only 20% home wins, making them one of the weakest teams in the league. Arema have a positive goal difference away from home (+1) and a more effective offense (1.1 goals per away game vs. 1.0 for the hosts at home), along with a better defense (1.0 conceded per game vs. 1.4). xG statistics also favor the visitors (1.38 vs. 1.33), and their form and table position (8th place) suggest a quality advantage. Considering all factors, Arema have a realistic chance of winning, although their high away draw percentage (50%) warrants caution in predictions.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Madura United | Arema | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Arema is 500% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Madura United · 2.4 pts / game - Arema
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Arema is 45% better for: goals scored per game.
0.95 goals / game - Madura United · 1.38 goals / game - Arema
Arema is 16% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.38 goals / game - Madura United · 1.19 goals / game - Arema
Madura United scores in 52% of games (11 of 21 meczów), while Arema keeps a clean sheet in 19% (4 of 21 meczów).
Arema scores in 81% of games (17 of 21 meczów), while Madura United keeps a clean sheet in 19% (4 of 21 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Madura United
Over / Under - Arema
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Arema is 16% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.19 pts / game - Madura United · 1.38 pts / game - Arema
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Madura United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 19%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Arema - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +5 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Madura United
Arema
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga 1).
Teams vs league
| Madura United | Liga | Arema | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.33 | 2.60 | • 2.57 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 53% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 50% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 27% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 57% | 69% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 81% | 83% | ▲ 86% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Madura United's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Arema. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Madura United vs Arema?
The Liga 1 match finished Madura United 2:2 Arema. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Madura United vs Arema?
Madura United score 0.95 goals per game on average and Arema 1.38. The Liga 1 average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Madura United's matches and 67% of Arema's.
What form are Madura United and Arema in?
Over the last 5 games Madura United have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Arema 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Madura United vs Arema?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Madura United vs Arema: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.