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On May 2, 2026, Urawa Red Diamonds will host JEF United Chiba in what promises to be a compelling fixture in the Japan J1 League. Despite their home advantage, Urawa Red Diamonds find themselves in a challenging position, having failed to secure a victory in their last five matches. This poor run of form raises questions about their tactical cohesion and ability to convert possession into goals.
Meanwhile, JEF United Chiba has managed to notch one win in their last five outings. Although their results have been mixed, they possess the potential to exploit Urawa’s shaky form. A blend of solid defensive organization coupled with effective counterattacking could be key strategies for Chiba as they seek to capitalize on any lapses from the home side.
Bookmakers currently favor Urawa with odds of 1.68 to win, reflecting a 55.9% probability in their favor according to analytical models. Conversely, Chiba’s away win probability stands at 19.6%. With both teams aiming for points, this match could go in various directions. As always, careful consideration of recent performances and tactical setups will be crucial in making informed betting decisions.
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| Urawa 54.8% |
Draw 25.2% |
JEF United 20% |
Outrights of Japan J1 League Urawa Reds: 0.17% Chiba: 0.02%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.68 | 3.65 | 4.6 |
Latest Results
| 25.04.26 Urawa Red Diamonds – Yokohama F. Marinos – 2:3 18.04.26 Kashima Antlers – Urawa Red Diamonds – 1:0 12.04.26 Urawa Red Diamonds – Tokyo Verdy – 1:2 penalties 05.04.26 Kawasaki Frontale – Urawa Red Diamonds – 3:2 22.03.26 Urawa Red Diamonds – Machida Zelvia – 1:2 |
25.04.26 Kawasaki Frontale – JEF United Chiba – 2:1 18.04.26 Tokyo Verdy – JEF United Chiba – 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 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 06.02.26 JEF United Chiba – Urawa Red Diamonds – 0:2 |
Standings
2026
East
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Kashima Antlers | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20:7 | 32 |
| 2 | FC Tokyo | 12 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 24:12 | 26 |
| 3 | Machida | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 17:16 | 22 |
| 4 | Kawasaki Frontale | 12 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 20:21 | 20 |
| 5 | Verdy | 11 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 17:15 | 18 |
| 6 | Mito | 12 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 17:24 | 15 |
| 7 | Urawa Reds | 12 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 16:19 | 12 |
| 8 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 17:22 | 12 |
| 9 | Kashiwa Reysol | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 15:17 | 11 |
| 10 | Chiba | 12 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11:21 | 9 |
West
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 11 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 23:12 | 25 |
| 2 | Nagoya Grampus | 12 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 22:17 | 21 |
| 3 | Gamba Osaka | 13 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 22:19 | 21 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 12 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 19:15 | 19 |
| 5 | Kyoto | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 17:15 | 17 |
| 6 | Cerezo Osaka | 12 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 14:13 | 17 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 12 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 15:16 | 17 |
| 8 | Okayama | 12 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 15:23 | 15 |
| 9 | Avispa Fukuoka | 13 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 14:23 | 15 |
| 10 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 11:19 | 13 |
Japan J1 League Outrights
1. Kashima Antlers: 2.63 (31.69%)
2. Vissel Kobe: 3 (27.78%)
3. FC Tokyo: 8 (10.42%)
4. Sanfrecce Hiroshima: 15 (5.56%)
5. Gamba Osaka: 17 (4.9%)
6. Machida Zelvia: 17 (4.9%)
7. Kyoto: 17 (4.9%)
8. Nagoya Grampus: 29 (2.87%)
9. Shimizu S-Pulse: 41 (2.03%)
10. Cerezo Osaka: 51 (1.63%)
11. Verdy: 67 (1.24%)
12. Kawasaki Frontale: 81 (1.03%)
13. Mito: 301 (0.28%)
14. Okayama: 401 (0.21%)
15. Avispa Fukuoka: 501 (0.17%)
16. Urawa Reds: 501 (0.17%)
17. V-Varen Nagasaki: 1001 (0.08%)
18. Kashiwa Reysol: 1001 (0.08%)
19. Yokohama F. Marinos: 4001 (0.02%)
20. Chiba: 4501 (0.02%)
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