Dewa United FC returned to winning ways with an impressive 2-0 home victory over Arema FC in the Indonesian Liga 1 on January 26, 2026. The match at the Indomilk Arena saw Dewa United put in a complete performance to secure all three points. The home team started brightly and took a deserved lead in the first half through a close-range finish after a goalmouth scramble. Dewa United doubled their advantage early in the second period with a powerful strike from outside the box that gave the Arema goalkeeper no chance. Arema FC, known as Singo Edan, pushed for a route back into the game but found Dewa United's defense in uncompromising form. This result provided a significant boost for Dewa United's mid-table aspirations.