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Tokyo Verdy vs JEF United Chiba predictions, Apr 18, 2026

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As Tokyo Verdy prepares to host JEF United Chiba on April 18, 2026, the match promises to be a crucial encounter in the Japan J1 League. Recent performances reveal a stark contrast between the two teams; Tokyo Verdy has secured victories in three of their last five matches, demonstrating a solid offensive approach and improved defensive stability. In contrast, JEF United Chiba has struggled, managing only one win in their last five outings, which may reflect issues in both cohesion and execution on the pitch.

Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.23 for a home win, indicating a belief in Verdy’s recent form and home advantage. Meanwhile, JEF United Chiba stands at 3.19, suggesting that their recent struggles have affected confidence in their ability to secure an away victory. Our predictive model assigns a 42.9% probability to a home win, while both a draw and an away win are equally assessed at 28.3%.

Given the current momentum of Tokyo Verdy coupled with JEF United’s challenges, this matchup leans in favor of the home side, yet soccer remains unpredictable. A tightly contested fixture could lead to a variety of outcomes, making it essential for fans and bettors to analyze the situation closely.

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Tokyo Verdy
41.7%		 Draw
29.1%		 JEF United
29.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of Japan J1 League Verdy: 1.21% Chiba: 0.11%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
2.27 3.35 3.23
2.22 3.1 3.2
2.26 3.22 3.19
2.2 3.1 3.1
2.23 3.38 3.19

Latest Results

12.04.26 Urawa Red Diamonds – Tokyo Verdy – 1:2 penalties
04.04.26 JEF United Chiba – Tokyo Verdy – 3:2
22.03.26 Tokyo Verdy – FC Tokyo – 1:0 penalties
18.03.26 Tokyo Verdy – Kawasaki Frontale – 0:2
14.03.26 Tokyo Verdy – Urawa Red Diamonds – 1:0		 11.04.26 JEF United Chiba – Mito HollyHock – 1:2 penalties
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

Facts

  • This match features a clash between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 7th place) and 10 in the zone Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 19th place)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Tokyo Verdy won 2.
  • Tokyo Verdy has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • JEF United is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Tokyo Verdy could have a small edge in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Tokyo Verdy won 7 matches, drew 7 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 28:29. (average 1.4:1.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Tokyo Verdy won 4 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 15:13. (average 1.7:1.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    04.04.26 JEF United Chiba – Tokyo Verdy – 3:2
    26.11.23 Tokyo Verdy – JEF United Chiba – 2:1
    22.10.23 Tokyo Verdy – JEF United Chiba – 3:2
    16.04.23 JEF United Chiba – Tokyo Verdy – 1:0
    26.06.22 JEF United Chiba – Tokyo Verdy – 3:1

    Standings

    2026

    East

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Kashima Antlers 10 8 0 2 0 18:7 26
    2 FC Tokyo 11 5 3 2 1 19:10 23
    3 Machida 11 5 3 1 2 17:16 22
    4 Verdy 10 3 3 0 4 16:15 15
    5 Kawasaki Frontale 10 3 2 1 4 16:19 14
    6 Urawa Reds 10 3 0 3 4 14:15 12
    7 Mito 10 1 3 3 3 13:19 12
    8 Kashiwa Reysol 10 3 1 0 6 15:14 11
    9 Yokohama F. Marinos 10 3 0 0 7 13:18 9
    10 Chiba 10 2 0 3 5 10:18 9

    West

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Vissel Kobe 11 7 1 2 1 23:12 25
    2 Kyoto 10 4 2 1 3 17:12 17
    3 Gamba Osaka 10 3 3 2 2 16:14 17
    4 Shimizu S-Pulse 11 3 2 4 2 15:14 17
    5 Nagoya Grampus 10 4 1 2 3 17:15 16
    6 Cerezo Osaka 10 3 2 1 4 10:11 14
    7 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 10 3 2 0 5 15:14 13
    8 V-Varen Nagasaki 10 4 0 0 6 10:15 12
    9 Avispa Fukuoka 10 2 2 1 5 10:17 11
    10 Okayama 10 2 1 3 4 11:20 11

    Japan J1 League Outrights

    1. Kashima Antlers: 2.75 (29.57%)

    2. Vissel Kobe: 4 (20.33%)

    3. FC Tokyo: 7.5 (10.84%)

    4. Kyoto: 10 (8.13%)

    5. Sanfrecce Hiroshima: 11 (7.39%)

    6. Gamba Osaka: 19 (4.28%)

    7. Machida Zelvia: 19 (4.28%)

    8. Nagoya Grampus: 26 (3.13%)

    9. Kashiwa Reysol: 34 (2.39%)

    10. Shimizu S-Pulse: 41 (1.98%)

    11. Kawasaki Frontale: 51 (1.59%)

    12. Urawa Reds: 67 (1.21%)

    13. Verdy: 67 (1.21%)

    14. Cerezo Osaka: 101 (0.81%)

    15. Okayama: 101 (0.81%)

    16. V-Varen Nagasaki: 101 (0.81%)

    17. Mito: 201 (0.4%)

    18. Yokohama F. Marinos: 201 (0.4%)

    19. Avispa Fukuoka: 251 (0.32%)

    20. Chiba: 751 (0.11%)

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