Bali United secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Arema FC in a tightly contested Indonesian Liga 1 fixture on January 4, 2026. The match, held at the Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium, was decided by a single goal in the second half, allowing Bali United to claim all three points. The first half saw both teams create chances but fail to break the deadlock, with the defenses largely on top. The breakthrough came for the hosts around the hour mark, with a well-worked team move finished calmly past the Arema goalkeeper. Arema FC pushed for an equalizer in the closing stages, but the Bali United backline held firm to secure a clean sheet. This result provided a solid start to the new year for Bali United, moving them up the standings, while Arema was left to rue missed opportunities in a closely fought encounter.