Tokyo Verdy vs JEF United Ichihara Chiba, J. League 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Tōkyō Verdy vs JEF United Ichihara Chiba — J. League at Ajinomoto Stadium.
- Tōkyō Verdy 18 games · 28 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 | Kyōto 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep | JEF United Ichihara Chiba | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Sep | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Sep | Vissel Kobe | H | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Aug | Kashima Antlers | H | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Aug | Fagiano Okayama FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Aug | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 1–3 | 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
| Tokyo Verdy | JEF United Ichihara Chiba | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #20 |
| 28 | Points | 12 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 10 / 0 / 8 | W / D / L | 3 / 0 / 15 |
| 29 | Scored | 29 |
| 32 | Conceded | 46 |
| -3 | GD | -17 |
| 1.56 | PPG | 0.67 |
| 56% | Win % | 17% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Tokyo Verdy this season
Tokyo Verdy this season
17%
Clean Sheets
JEF United Ichihara Chiba this season
JEF United Ichihara Chiba this season
Tokyo Verdy are 15th (28 pts). JEF United Ichihara Chiba are 20th (12 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Tokyo Verdy
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
–/1
76+
1/1
■ 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)
Tokyo Verdy
| Naoki Hayashi | 2 G |
| Shuhei Mizoguchi | 1 G |
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
| Kazuki Tanaka | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Ajinomoto Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Tokyo Verdy and JEF United Ichihara Chiba are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Matheus Indio has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 19' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Matheus on 19 minutes.
- 24' Japan international Yuya Fukuda has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 29' The 22-year-old Shuhei Mizoguchi has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 34' JEF United Ichihara Chiba are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 39' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 42' Masaru Hidaka is having his name booked by the referee on 42.
- 45' That looks like a foul for a card for Yuya Fukuda.
- 46' Rikuto Ishio is replacing Naohiro Sugiyama for the JEF United Ichihara Chiba side.
- 51' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 53' Controversy at the stadium! Daichi Ishikawa argues furiously but the card stands.
- 58' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Rikuto Ishio makes it 0-1.
- 63' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 68' JEF United Ichihara Chiba have won 18 goals from 24 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 73' The home supporters are growing impatient. Tokyo Verdy must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 78' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 83' JEF United Ichihara Chiba player sees a card in front of him.
- 87' The Tokyo Verdy bench stirs into life. Kaito Suzuki is withdrawn and Matheus gets his opportunity.
- 90' Takumi Tsukui has so much to prove this time. He replaces Matheus Indio on 90 minute.
- The points are shared — Tokyo Verdy 1-1 JEF United Ichihara Chiba. Honours even.
Lineups
Tōkyō Verdy Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 14
- 8
- 9
- 15
- 4
- 18
- 40
- 5
- 71
- 1
Coach
Hiroshi Jofuku
JEF United Ichihara Chiba Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 8
- 66
- 24
- 25
- 18
- 29
- 67
- 39
- 20
- 19
Coach
Yoshiyuki Kobayashi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Hiroto Goya | 2 |
| Taiju Yoshida | 1 |
| Masaru Hidaka | 1 |
| Shimon Teranuma | 1 |
| Naoki Hayashi | 1 |
| Rikuto Ishio | 1 |
| Yuya Fukuda | 1 |
Head to Head
Tōkyō Verdy 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
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.78
Tōkyō Verdy xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35
JEF United Ichihara Chiba xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.13
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Tōkyō Verdy or Draw
71%
Draw or JEF United Ichihara Chiba
54%
Tōkyō Verdy or JEF United Ichihara Chiba
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
9%
1 – 0
7%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 0
6.8%
2 – 2
6.1%
0 – 0
6%
3 – 1
5.3%
0 – 1
5.1%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Tōkyō Verdy
| Handicap | Tōkyō Verdy covers | Push | JEF United Ichihara Chiba covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 21% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 15% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Tōkyō Verdy keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
JEF United Ichihara Chiba keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.