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On September 19, 2026, Shimizu S-Pulse will host JEF United Chiba in a crucial Japan J1 League matchup at the home ground of S-Pulse. Recent form paints a contrasting picture for the two sides. Shimizu S-Pulse has struggled, securing just one victory in their last five matches, indicating difficulties in both attack and defense. This lack of form could hinder their ability to capitalize on home advantage.
In contrast, JEF United Chiba enters this fixture in better shape, boasting three wins in their last five outings. This streak reflects a more cohesive tactical execution, particularly in the attacking third, which could pose significant challenges for Shimizu’s backline.
Bookmakers have priced the match accordingly, favoring Shimizu slightly with odds of 1.88 for a home win against Chiba’s odds of 3.97 for an away victory. Our predictive model suggests a 51.8% probability of a home win, 26.8% for a draw, and 23.1% for an away win.
Given the current trajectories of both teams, this match promises to be tightly contested; while Shimizu will seek to capitalize on their home advantage, JEF United Chiba will aim to continue their upward momentum. As always, while trends offer insights, in sports, outcomes remain inherently uncertain.
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| Shimizu 50.2% |
Draw 26.1% |
JEF United 23.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.91 | 3.80 | 4.07 | |
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1.85 | 3.40 | 3.90 | |
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1.89 | 3.73 | 3.99 | Watch and Bet |
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1.84 | 3.60 | 3.95 | |
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1.88 | 3.64 | 3.97 | |
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1.88 | 3.50 | 3.90 |
Latest Results
| 12.09.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – Avispa Fukuoka – 1:0 06.09.26 Kawasaki Frontale – Shimizu S-Pulse – 3:1 02.09.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – FC Tokyo – 1:1 29.08.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – Kashiwa Reysol – 0:1 22.08.26 Cerezo Osaka – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1:0 |
13.09.26 Tokyo Verdy – JEF United Chiba – 1:1 09.09.26 Kamatamare Sanuki – JEF United Chiba – 0:2 06.09.26 JEF United Chiba – Gamba Osaka – 2:0 02.09.26 JEF United Chiba – Fagiano Okayama – 1:2 29.08.26 Kawasaki Frontale – JEF United Chiba – 4:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 06.07.24 Shimizu S-Pulse – JEF United Chiba – 2:0 20.03.24 JEF United Chiba – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1:3 16.07.23 Shimizu S-Pulse – JEF United Chiba – 2:2 17.05.23 JEF United Chiba – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1:0 24.07.16 JEF United Chiba – Shimizu S-Pulse – 3:4 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Kashiwa Reysol | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10:4 | 6 | 12 |
| 2 | Kashima Antlers | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11:6 | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Machida | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13:3 | 10 | 10 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8:2 | 6 | 8 |
| 5 | FC Tokyo | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8:7 | 1 | 7 |
| 6 | Vissel Kobe | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 1 | 7 |
| 7 | Kawasaki Frontale | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8:6 | 2 | 6 |
| 8 | Nagoya Grampus | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:5 | 1 | 6 |
| 9 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:7 | 0 | 6 |
| 10 | Cerezo Osaka | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | -2 | 6 |
| 11 | Mito | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:5 | 1 | 5 |
| 12 | Gamba Osaka | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:7 | -1 | 5 |
| 13 | Okayama | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:4 | -1 | 4 |
| 14 | Kyoto | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:8 | -2 | 4 |
| 15 | Avispa Fukuoka | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6:6 | 0 | 3 |
| 16 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1:3 | -2 | 3 |
| 17 | Urawa Reds | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8:13 | -5 | 3 |
| 18 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:9 | -5 | 3 |
| 19 | Verdy | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2:6 | -4 | 2 |
| 20 | Chiba | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:13 | -11 | 0 |
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