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As JEF United Chiba prepares to host Mito HollyHock on April 11, 2026, this encounter in the J1 League promises to be a compelling clash. Both teams have shown a mixed bag of form recently, with JEF United Chiba securing victories in 2 of their last 5 matches, mirroring the performance of their opponents who have also claimed 2 wins during the same stretch.
The bookmakers have placed JEF United Chiba slightly ahead with odds of 2.62 for a home win against Mito HollyHock’s 2.67 for an away victory, underscoring the tight nature of this matchup. Our model suggests a probability of 35.5% for a home win, while an away win stands at 36%, indicating a competitive balance that could sway either way.
In terms of tactical strengths, JEF United typically relies on a disciplined defensive setup paired with quick counterattacks, while Mito HollyHock has demonstrated a propensity for pressing high and maintaining possession. With both sides eager to solidify their positions, expect a tactical battle that could ultimately hinge on individual moments of quality. With no guaranteed outcomes, both teams have the potential to capitalize on the current dynamics of their form.
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| JEF United 35.3% |
Draw 29.9% |
Mito HollyHock 34.8% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.7 | 3.18 | 2.75 | |
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2.62 | 3.1 | 2.68 | |
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2.63 | 3.16 | 2.66 | |
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2.63 | 3 | 2.63 | |
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2.66 | 3.21 | 2.7 |
Latest Results
| 04.04.26 JEF United Chiba – Tokyo Verdy – 3:2 22.03.26 Kashima Antlers – JEF United Chiba – 2:1 18.03.26 JEF United Chiba – FC Tokyo – 1:2 14.03.26 Yokohama F. Marinos – JEF United Chiba – 2:0 06.03.26 JEF United Chiba – Kashiwa Reysol – 2:1 |
04.04.26 Mito HollyHock – Kashima Antlers – 2:1 penalties 22.03.26 Kashiwa Reysol – Mito HollyHock – 3:0 18.03.26 Mito HollyHock – Yokohama F. Marinos – 1:0 14.03.26 Mito HollyHock – FC Tokyo – 1:2 penalties 07.03.26 Urawa Red Diamonds – Mito HollyHock – 2:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 22.02.26 Mito HollyHock – JEF United Chiba – 2:1 penalties 19.10.25 Mito HollyHock – JEF United Chiba – 0:1 05.04.25 JEF United Chiba – Mito HollyHock – 2:1 07.09.24 JEF United Chiba – Mito HollyHock – 4:0 24.03.24 Mito HollyHock – JEF United Chiba – 0:0 |
Standings
2026
East
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Kashima Antlers | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16:7 | 23 |
| 2 | FC Tokyo | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 16:8 | 19 |
| 3 | Machida | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 15:16 | 17 |
| 4 | Verdy | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 14:14 | 13 |
| 5 | Urawa Reds | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 11:10 | 11 |
| 6 | Kawasaki Frontale | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13:15 | 11 |
| 7 | Mito | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11:18 | 10 |
| 8 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12:12 | 9 |
| 9 | Kashiwa Reysol | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 12:13 | 8 |
| 10 | Chiba | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 9:16 | 8 |
West
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 9 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16:9 | 19 |
| 2 | Gamba Osaka | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 16:13 | 17 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:12 | 16 |
| 4 | Kyoto | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12:11 | 14 |
| 5 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 9 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:12 | 13 |
| 6 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10:11 | 12 |
| 7 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 13:12 | 11 |
| 8 | Cerezo Osaka | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9:11 | 11 |
| 9 | Okayama | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9:11 | 11 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8:17 | 5 |
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