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As Kawasaki Frontale prepares to host JEF United Chiba in the J1 League on August 29, 2026, both teams enter the match seeking to reverse their recent struggles. Kawasaki Frontale’s form has been concerning, as they have failed to secure a victory in their last three outings. Despite their current slump, Frontale remains a formidable team at home, known for their attacking prowess and possession-oriented style.
On the other hand, JEF United Chiba will arrive without a win in their last four matches, struggling defensively and lacking the offensive spark needed to secure points. Their defensive organization will be tested against Frontale, who typically excel in breaking down defenses with quick passing and movement.
Bookmakers favor Kawasaki with odds of 1.59 for a home win, reflecting their robust home form in previous seasons. In contrast, JEF United’s odds stand at 5.14, indicative of their challenging current phase. The predicted final score of 2:1 highlights Kawasaki’s probability of securing three points, yet football is unpredictable. JEF United will aim to exploit any defensive lapses from Frontale, making this matchup an intriguing clash of styles and seeking form.
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| Kawasaki 59.3% |
Draw 22.5% |
JEF United 18.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.6 | 4.45 | 5.21 | |
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1.58 | 3.95 | 4.95 | |
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1.6 | 4.35 | 5.22 | |
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1.55 | 4.15 | 5.1 | |
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1.59 | 4.24 | 5.14 | |
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1.6 | 4.2 | 5 |
Latest Results
| 22.08.26 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Kawasaki Frontale – 1:1 15.08.26 Kawasaki Frontale – Kyoto Sanga – 2:2 09.08.26 Tokyo Verdy – Kawasaki Frontale – 1:1 06.06.26 Kawasaki Frontale – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 0:1 30.05.26 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Kawasaki Frontale – 2:1 |
21.08.26 FC Tokyo – JEF United Chiba – 2:0 15.08.26 JEF United Chiba – Machida Zelvia – 0:4 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 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 25.04.26 Kawasaki Frontale – JEF United Chiba – 2:1 14.02.26 JEF United Chiba – Kawasaki Frontale – 0:1 penalties 21.07.21 Kawasaki Frontale – JEF United Chiba – 2:1 penalties 22.09.16 Kawasaki Frontale – JEF United Chiba – 4:1 ET |
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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