FC Tokyo vs JEF United Ichihara Chiba, J. League 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Tokyo vs JEF United Ichihara Chiba — J. League .
- FC Tokyo 18 games · 37 pts (2026/27)
- JEF United Ichihara Chiba 18 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 18 | 35 |
| 2 | Cerezo Osaka FC | 18 | 31 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka | 18 | 28 |
| 6 | Fagiano Okayama FC | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 18 | 24 |
| 8 | Kyoto Sanga FC | 18 | 23 |
| 9 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 18 | 21 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 21 |
| 11 | Kashima Antlers | 18 | 45 |
| 12 | FC Tokyo | 18 | 37 |
| 13 | FC Machida Zelvia | 18 | 37 |
| 14 | Kawasaki Frontale | 18 | 28 |
| 15 | Tōkyō Verdy | 18 | 28 |
| 16 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 18 | 25 |
| 17 | Kashiwa Reysol | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Yokohama F.Marinos | 18 | 20 |
| 19 | FC Mito Holly Hock | 18 | 18 |
| 20 | JEF United Ichihara Chiba | 18 | 12 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | JEF United Ichihara Chiba | H | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Aug | Vissel Kobe | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 May | Kashima Antlers | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 May | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 10–9 | W |
| 10 May | Tōkyō Verdy | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 May | JEF United Ichihara Chiba | H | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | FC Tokyo | A | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Aug | FC Machida Zelvia | H | 0–4 | L |
| 23 May | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 2–4 | L |
| 17 May | Kashima Antlers | H | 0–2 | L |
| 10 May | FC Machida Zelvia | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 May | FC Tokyo | A | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Tokyo | JEF United Ichihara Chiba | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #20 |
| 37 | Points | 12 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 13 / 0 / 5 | W / D / L | 3 / 0 / 15 |
| 55 | Scored | 29 |
| 42 | Conceded | 46 |
| +13 | GD | -17 |
| 2.06 | PPG | 0.67 |
| 72% | Win % | 17% |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
71%
Clean Sheets
FC Tokyo this season
FC Tokyo this season
14%
Clean Sheets
JEF United Ichihara Chiba this season
JEF United Ichihara Chiba this season
FC Tokyo are 12th (37 pts). JEF United Ichihara Chiba are 20th (12 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Tokyo
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
4/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
4/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
2/5
46-60
2/1
61-75
–/3
76+
–/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Tokyo
| Motoki Nagakura | 5 G | 2 A |
| Marcelo Ryan | 3 G | 2 A |
| Soma Anzai | 3 G |
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
| Kazuki Tanaka | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. FC Tokyo is hosting JEF United Ichihara Chiba for another epic battle.
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with FC Tokyo winning 100% of all matches.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' The travelling JEF United Ichihara Chiba supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 20' Erison has been relatively quiet despite scoring 31 goals in his last 352 appearances.
- 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Tokyo side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 30' JEF United Ichihara Chiba are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 34' Controversy at the stadium! Shion Homma argues furiously but the card stands.
- 39' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 44' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Tokyo and JEF United Ichihara Chiba are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 49' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Tokyo must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 54' Takahiro Iida has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 59' FC Tokyo seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 64' FC Tokyo currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 66' The JEF United Ichihara Chiba bench stirs into life. Kazuki Tanaka is withdrawn and Makoto Himeno gets his opportunity.
- 67' FC Tokyo manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Teruhito Nakagawa is hanging Marcelo Ryan on the field on 67 minute.
- 72' Against the run of play, Takahiro Ko has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 77' FC Tokyo are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 79' Fresh legs for JEF United Ichihara Chiba! Naoki Tsubaki comes on to replace Takumi Tsukui.
- 84' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 85' Soma Anzai has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 85 minutes.
- 86' Ken Yamura has so much to prove this time. He replaces Matheus Indio on 86 minute.
- 88' A tactical swap from FC Tokyo — Kyota Tokiwa on, Takahiro Ko off on 88 minutes.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from FC Tokyo to claim maximum points.
Lineups
FC Tokyo Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 18
- 8
- 22
- 24
- 9
- 81
- 26
- 19
- 4
- 10
Bench
- 3
- 6
- 39
- 15
- 7
- 71
- 27
- 1
- 25
Coach
Rikizo Matsuhashi
JEF United Ichihara Chiba Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
8
Takumi Tsukui ↓ Naoki Tsubaki 79'
- 66
- 99
-
25
Matheus Indio ↓ Ken Yamura 86'
-
7
Kazuki Tanaka ↓ Makoto Himeno 66'
-
67
Masaru Hidaka ↓ Takahiro Iida 66'
- 28
- 39
- 20
- 19
Bench
- 23
-
22
Takahiro Iida ↑ 66'
- 5
- 9
-
14
Naoki Tsubaki ↑ 79'
- 24
- 6
-
29
Ken Yamura ↑ 86'
-
37
Makoto Himeno ↑ 66'
Coach
Yoshiyuki Kobayashi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Takahiro Ko | 1 |
| Soma Anzai | 1 |
| Carlinhos | 1 |
| Masaru Hidaka | 1 |
| Makoto Himeno | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Tokyo Form
JEF United Ichihara Chiba Form
2026-08-21
FC Tokyo
2–0
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
L
2026-08-15
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
0–4
FC Machida Zelvia
L
2026-05-23
Kashiwa Reysol
4–2
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
L
2026-05-17
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
0–2
Kashima Antlers
L
2026-05-10
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
0–2
FC Machida Zelvia
L
2026-05-06
FC Tokyo
0–3
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.94
FC Tokyo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46
JEF United Ichihara Chiba xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 80% + Both teams to score 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Tokyo win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 4.4
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 3.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 4.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
Double Chance
FC Tokyo or Draw
82%
Draw or JEF United Ichihara Chiba
36%
FC Tokyo or JEF United Ichihara Chiba
81%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
7.7%
3 – 1
7.3%
1 – 1
6%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
5.5%
4 – 1
5.4%
3 – 2
5.3%
3 – 0
5.2%
4 – 2
3.9%
1 – 2
3.9%
4 – 0
3.8%
1 – 0
3.5%
Asian Handicap — FC Tokyo
| Handicap | FC Tokyo covers | Push | JEF United Ichihara Chiba covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -2 | 29% | 18% | 53% |
| -1.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| -1 | 47% | 19% | 34% |
| -0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 9% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
FC Tokyo keeps clean sheet
24%
✗
JEF United Ichihara Chiba keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.