JEF United Ichihara Chiba vs Yokohama F.Marinos, J. League 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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JEF United Ichihara Chiba vs Yokohama F.Marinos — J. League at Fukuda Denshi Arena.
- JEF United Ichihara Chiba 18 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- Yokohama F.Marinos 18 games · 20 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Koji Takasaki (Japan)
- Assistant 1 Tomoyuki Umeda (Japan)
- Assistant 2 Tatsuya Fujisawa
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 | Tokyo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr | Yokohama F.Marinos | H | 2–3 | L |
| 25 Apr | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Apr | Tokyo Verdy | A | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Apr | FC Mito Holly Hock | H | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Apr | Tokyo Verdy | H | 3–2 | W |
| 22 Mar | Kashima Antlers | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr | JEF United Ichihara Chiba | A | 3–2 | W |
| 25 Apr | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 3–2 | W |
| 18 Apr | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Apr | FC Tokyo | H | 1–3 | L |
| 05 Apr | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Mar | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 5–0 | W |
Season Stats
| JEF United Ichihara Chiba | Yokohama F.Marinos | |
|---|---|---|
| #20 | Position | #18 |
| 12 | Points | 20 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 3 / 0 / 15 | W / D / L | 6 / 0 / 12 |
| 29 | Scored | 31 |
| 46 | Conceded | 35 |
| -17 | GD | -4 |
| 0.67 | PPG | 1.11 |
| 17% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
JEF United Ichihara Chiba this season
JEF United Ichihara Chiba this season
57%
Clean Sheets
Yokohama F.Marinos this season
Yokohama F.Marinos this season
JEF United Ichihara Chiba are 20th (12 pts). Yokohama F.Marinos are 18th (20 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
Yokohama F.Marinos
0-15
3/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/3
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
| Kazuki Tanaka | 3 G |
Yokohama F.Marinos
| Kaina Tanimura | 6 G | 1 A |
| Miidera Shin | 2 G | |
| Taisei Inoue | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. JEF United Ichihara Chiba host Yokohama F.Marinos — let the battle begin!
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. JEF United Ichihara Chiba in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past Yokohama F.Marinos's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 15' JEF United Ichihara Chiba are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 18' A stunning finish from Carlinhos — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 23' It looks like no one’s ball. Yokohama F.Marinos is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 28' Yokohama F.Marinos come into this ranked 17 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 33' Yokohama F.Marinos is showing some good football. However, Yokohama F.Marinos are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 38' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 43' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 48' Kaina Tanimura makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Yokohama F.Marinos are in front.
- 53' JEF United Ichihara Chiba are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Yokohama F.Marinos backline.
- 58' The deadlock is broken! Kaina Tanimura gets on the scoresheet on 58 minutes.
- 61' JEF United Ichihara Chiba manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Hiroto Goya is hanging Daichi Ishikawa on the field on 61 minute.
- 63' What a moment for Taisei Inoue! That strike on 63 puts his side firmly in control.
- 68' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both JEF United Ichihara Chiba and Yokohama F.Marinos are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 73' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 74' Another change for JEF United Ichihara Chiba made on 74 minute. Yusuke Kobayashi leaves to be changed by Manato Shinada.
- 77' A tactical swap from Yokohama F.Marinos — Thomas Deng on, Kota Watanabe off on 77 minutes.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Kazuki Tanaka. He replaces Zain Issaka on 80 minute.
- 85' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 86' Din David is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kaina Tanimura at the 86 minute mark.
- 90' Kanta Sekitomi gets the nod from Yokohama F.Marinos. He replaces Taisei Inoue and will look to change the dynamic.
- Yokohama F.Marinos celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
JEF United Ichihara Chiba Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 5
- 19
- 8
-
10
Carlinhos ↓ Makoto Himeno 61'
-
42
Zain Issaka ↓ Kazuki Tanaka 80'
- 15
- 67
- 28
- 3
- 39
-
20
Daichi Ishikawa ↓ Hiroto Goya 61'
Bench
-
44
Manato Shinada ↑ 74'
- 41
-
9
Hiroto Goya ↑ 61'
- 35
-
7
Kazuki Tanaka ↑ 80'
-
18
Naohiro Sugiyama ↑ 74'
- 32
-
37
Makoto Himeno ↑ 61'
- 2
Coach
Yoshiyuki Kobayashi
Yokohama F.Marinos Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
11
Jordy Croux ↓ Aruto Higuchi 86'
- 40
-
6
Kota Watanabe ↓ Thomas Deng 77'
- 1
- 28
-
24
Tomoki Kondo ↓ Hiroto Asada 77'
-
13
Taisei Inoue ↓ Kanta Sekitomi 90'
- 17
- 2
- 33
-
9
Kaina Tanimura ↓ Din David 86'
Bench
-
44
Thomas Deng ↑ 77'
- 21
- 22
-
26
Din David ↑ 86'
- 19
-
46
Hiroto Asada ↑ 77'
-
35
Kanta Sekitomi ↑ 90'
-
29
Aruto Higuchi ↑ 86'
Coach
Hideo Oshima
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kaina Tanimura | 2 |
| Taisei Inoue | 1 |
| Hiroto Goya | 1 |
| Carlinhos | 1 |
Head to Head
JEF United Ichihara Chiba Form
2026-04-29
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
2–3
Yokohama F.Marinos
L
2026-04-25
Kawasaki Frontale
2–1
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
L
2026-04-18
Tokyo Verdy
1–0
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
L
2026-04-11
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
0–1
FC Mito Holly Hock
L
2026-04-04
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
3–2
Tokyo Verdy
W
2026-03-22
Kashima Antlers
2–1
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
L
Yokohama F.Marinos Form
2026-04-29
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
2–3
Yokohama F.Marinos
W
2026-04-25
Urawa Red Diamonds
2–3
Yokohama F.Marinos
W
2026-04-18
Yokohama F.Marinos
1–2
Kawasaki Frontale
L
2026-04-11
Yokohama F.Marinos
1–3
FC Tokyo
L
2026-04-05
Kashiwa Reysol
3–0
Yokohama F.Marinos
L
2026-03-22
Kawasaki Frontale
0–5
Yokohama F.Marinos
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.59
JEF United Ichihara Chiba xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.26
Yokohama F.Marinos xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 73% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Yokohama F.Marinos win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.85
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 3.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 4.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
Double Chance
JEF United Ichihara Chiba or Draw
51%
Draw or Yokohama F.Marinos
72%
JEF United Ichihara Chiba or Yokohama F.Marinos
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: JEF United Ichihara Chiba win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 2
6.6%
1 – 3
6.2%
2 – 1
6%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 3
Actual
0 – 1
4.4%
0 – 3
4%
1 – 4
3.5%
3 – 2
3.5%
0 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — JEF United Ichihara Chiba
| Handicap | JEF United Ichihara Chiba covers | Push | Yokohama F.Marinos covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 8% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 14% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +1 | 48% | 20% | 32% |
| +1.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +2 | 68% | 15% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
JEF United Ichihara Chiba keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Yokohama F.Marinos keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

