Shimizu S-Pulse vs JEF United Ichihara Chiba, J. League 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Shimizu S-Pulse vs JEF United Ichihara Chiba — J. League at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.
- Shimizu S-Pulse 18 games · 24 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 | 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 |
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Sep | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Sep | FC Tokyo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Aug | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Aug | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Aug | Yokohama F.Marinos | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep | Tokyo Verdy | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Sep | Gamba Osaka | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Sep | Fagiano Okayama FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Aug | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 2–4 | L |
| 21 Aug | FC Tokyo | A | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Aug | FC Machida Zelvia | H | 0–4 | L |
Season Stats
| Shimizu S-Pulse | JEF United Ichihara Chiba | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #20 |
| 24 | Points | 12 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 8 / 0 / 10 | W / D / L | 3 / 0 / 15 |
| 40 | Scored | 29 |
| 42 | Conceded | 46 |
| -2 | GD | -17 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 0.67 |
| 44% | Win % | 17% |
Key Stats
17%
Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
17%
Clean Sheets
JEF United Ichihara Chiba this season
JEF United Ichihara Chiba this season
Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts). JEF United Ichihara Chiba are 20th (12 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Shimizu S-Pulse
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/2
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/5
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/2
76+
–/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Shimizu S-Pulse
| Koya Kitagawa | 1 G |
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
| Kazuki Tanaka | 3 G |
H2H
Shimizu S-Pulse Form
JEF United Ichihara Chiba Form
2026-09-13
Tokyo Verdy
1–1
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
D
2026-09-06
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
2–0
Gamba Osaka
W
2026-09-02
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
1–2
Fagiano Okayama FC
L
2026-08-29
Kawasaki Frontale
4–2
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
L
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
Predictions
2.42
Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
JEF United Ichihara Chiba xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 72% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
Both Teams to Score
Avg goals/match: 3.79
Over / Under Goals
| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 3.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 4.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
Double Chance
Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
78%
Draw or JEF United Ichihara Chiba
44%
Shimizu S-Pulse or JEF United Ichihara Chiba
78%
Half-Time Result
Correct Score
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 1
8.3%
3 – 1
7%
2 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
5.9%
3 – 0
5.2%
1 – 0
5.1%
1 – 2
5%
3 – 2
4.8%
4 – 1
4.3%
0 – 0
3.4%
4 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse
| Handicap | Shimizu S-Pulse covers | Push | JEF United Ichihara Chiba covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -2 | 21% | 18% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 20% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 11% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
26%
JEF United Ichihara Chiba keeps clean sheet
10%
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

