FC Malang is aiming to secure a higher position in the final standings of the 2024-2025 Indonesian Professional Futsal League. The team, under the guidance of coach Joao Almeida, currently sits in fourth place with 41 points and has two remaining matches in the Surabaya Series. The first match will see FC Malang facing Pangsuma FC Kalbar, followed by a match against Sadakata United. Mathematically, the highest position FC Malang can achieve by the end of the regular season is second place, but this would require winning both remaining matches and hoping that the teams above them stumble in their final games.
The final ranking will determine the opponents in the playoff round, with teams finishing between 1st to 4th facing off against teams in the 5th to 8th positions. If FC Malang remains in fourth place, they are likely to face Cosmo JNE, currently in fifth place. However, a rise to third place would potentially set up a match against Pangsuma FC in the playoffs. Coach Joao Almeida emphasized the importance of focusing on winning the remaining matches rather than relying on other teams’ results to secure a favorable playoff matchup.
