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On August 15, 2026, JEF United Chiba will host Machida Zelvia in a pivotal match in the Japan J1 League. JEF United Chiba enters this fixture struggling, having failed to secure a victory in their last two matches. While they have shown resilience at home, the team’s need for improvement on both ends of the pitch poses a challenge against a potentially motivated opponent.
Meanwhile, Machida Zelvia comes into this encounter on the back of a win, providing them with a boost of confidence. Their tactical approach tends to focus on solid defensive organization paired with quick transitions, which could exploit any vulnerabilities in JEF United’s structure.
The bookmakers’ odds reflect this competitive clash, with JEF United priced at 3.86 for a home win and Machida Zelvia at 2.01 for an away victory. Odds suggest a tightly contested match, with a predicted final score of 1:1. Given both teams’ recent form and tactical strengths, fans can anticipate an engaging and challenging battle on the pitch, but as always, outcomes in football remain unpredictable.
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| JEF United 24.4% |
Draw 28.6% |
Machida Zelvia 47% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.97 | 3.55 | 2.06 | |
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3.80 | 3.15 | 2.00 | |
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3.94 | 3.33 | 2.03 | |
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3.85 | 3.25 | 1.96 | |
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3.87 | 3.33 | 2 | |
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3.85 | 3.25 | 2.02 |
Latest Results
| 08.08.26 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – JEF United Chiba – 3:0 01.08.26 JEF United Chiba – Kashiwa Reysol – 0:0 06.06.26 JEF United Chiba – Avispa Fukuoka – 1:2 30.05.26 Avispa Fukuoka – JEF United Chiba – 2:2 23.05.26 Kashiwa Reysol – JEF United Chiba – 4:2 |
08.08.26 FC Tokyo – Machida Zelvia – 1:5 06.06.26 Machida Zelvia – Nagoya Grampus – 2:1 ET 30.05.26 Nagoya Grampus – Machida Zelvia – 2:2 22.05.26 Machida Zelvia – Urawa Red Diamonds – 1:0 17.05.26 Kawasaki Frontale – Machida Zelvia – 2:1 penalties |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 10.05.26 JEF United Chiba – Machida Zelvia – 0:2 27.02.26 Machida Zelvia – JEF United Chiba – 2:1 22.07.23 Machida Zelvia – JEF United Chiba – 1:3 03.06.23 JEF United Chiba – Machida Zelvia – 0:2 14.08.22 JEF United Chiba – Machida Zelvia – 1:2 |
Standings
2026/27
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Machida | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 4 | 3 |
| 2 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | Kashima Antlers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | Gamba Osaka | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Cerezo Osaka | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Kashiwa Reysol | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Vissel Kobe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Verdy | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Kawasaki Frontale | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | -1 | 0 |
| 13 | Urawa Reds | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | -1 | 0 |
| 14 | Mito | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 15 | Kyoto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 16 | Okayama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 17 | Avispa Fukuoka | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 18 | Nagoya Grampus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 19 | Chiba | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | -3 | 0 |
| 20 | FC Tokyo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:5 | -4 | 0 |
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