The 2021 Liga 1 de Indonesia season is just around the corner. This season promises to be an exciting one as some of the biggest teams in the country will face off in an intense battle for the top spot. This season, the teams that will compete in the league are: Persija Jakarta, PSM Makassar, Bali United, Persebaya Surabaya, Badak Lampung, Persib Bandung, PSS Sleman, Barito Putera, Bhayangkara FC, PSIS Semarang, Arema FC, Perseru Serui, Madura United, and Persija Jakarta.
Persija Jakarta is one of the favorites to win the league this year. They have been in the league since its inception in 2014 and have won two titles in that time. They have a strong squad and have been in good form recently, winning their last five games in a row. They are led by the experienced coach Shin Tae-yong and have a real chance of lifting the trophy in 2021.
PSM Makassar are another team that will be looking to challenge for the title this season. They have been in the league since 2015 and have been consistently good in the past few years. They have a strong squad, with the likes of Evan Dimas, Shofian Saimima, and Zah Rahan Krangar among their ranks. They are coached by the experienced Rahmad Darmawan, who has won the league in the past with Persib Bandung. They will be a difficult side to beat and could be a real threat to the title.
Bali United are another team to watch out for this season. They were promoted to Liga 1 for the first time in their history in 2019 and have been a solid team since then. They have a strong squad, with the likes of Fadil Sausu, Yabes Roni, and Egy Maulana Vikri all playing at a high level. They are managed by the experienced Widodo Putro, who has won the league twice in the past. They have an outside chance of winning the title and could surprise a few teams.
Persebaya Surabaya are another team that could have an impact on the title race. They have been in the league since 2016 and have consistently improved since then. They have a strong squad, with the likes of Dendi Santoso, Saddil Ramdani, and Paulo Sergio all playing at a high level. They are led by the experienced Mario Gomez, who has won the league twice in the past. They could be a dark horse in the title race.
Badak Lampung are another team to watch out for this season. They were promoted to Liga 1 for the first time in their history in 2019 and have been a solid team since then. They have a strong squad, with the likes of Erol Iba, Herry Kiswanto, and Yandi Munawar all playing at a high level. They are managed by the experienced Jacksen F Thiago, who has won the league in the past with Persib Bandung. They have an outside chance of winning the title and could surprise a few teams.
Persib Bandung are another team that have been in the league since its inception in 2014. They have won the title twice in that time and will be looking to add to their tally this season. They have a strong squad, with the likes of Atep, Hariono, and Makan Konate all playing at a high level. They are managed by the experienced Umuh Muchtar, who has won the league three times in the past. They will be a real threat to the title this season.
PSS Sleman are another team that have been in the league since its inception in 2014. They have a strong squad, with the likes of Wawan Febriyanto, Syaiful Indra Cahya, and Sani Rizki Fauzi all playing at a high level. They are managed by the experienced Jafri Sastra, who has won the league twice in the past. They could be a dark horse in the title race this season.
Barito Putera are another team that have been in the league since its inception in 2014. They have been a consistent team throughout the years and have a strong squad, with the likes of Riko Simanjuntak, Rezaldi Hehanusa, and Fandi Utomo all playing at a high level. They are managed by the experienced Jacksen F Thiago, who has won the league twice in the past. They could be a dark horse in the title race this season.
Bhayangkara FC are another team that have been in the league since its inception in 2014. They have won the title once in that time and will be looking to add to their tally this season. They have a strong squad, with the likes of Hansamu Yama Pranata, M. Ridwan, and Febri Hariyadi all playing at a high level. They are managed by the experienced Umuh Muchtar, who has won the league three times in the past. They will be a real threat to the title this season.
