Shimizu S-pulse - JEF United Chiba
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Shimizu S-pulse take on JEF United Chiba in J1 League at IAI Stadium Nihondaira on 19 September 2026.
The most recent match for Shimizu S-pulse was a 1-0 win over Avispa Fukuoka, after a 1-3 defeat against Kawasaki Frontale before that.
The most recent match for JEF United Chiba was a 2-0 win over Gamba Osaka, after a 1-2 defeat against Fagiano Okayama before that.
The numbers favour Shimizu S-pulse, with 3 points and one goal conceded in 2 matches, against no points and 7 goals conceded in 2 matches for JEF United Chiba.
Our algorithm predicts Shimizu S-pulse to win, with a probability of 37%. The full split: Shimizu S-pulse 37%, draw 30%, JEF United Chiba 32%.
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table 2027
J-League
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
Machida Zelvia
|
16 |
Vissel Kobe
|
16 |
Kashiwa Reysol
|
15 |
Kashima Antlers
|
12 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
|
11 |
FC Tokyo
|
11 |
Yokohama F. Marinos
|
10 |
Fagiano Okayama
|
10 |
Cerezo Osaka
|
10 |
Kawasaki Frontale
|
9 |
Mito Hollyhock
|
9 |
Urawa
|
9 |
Gamba Osaka
|
6 |
Nagoya Grampus
|
6 |
Kyoto Sanga
|
5 |
Avispa Fukuoka
|
4 |
Shimizu S-pulse
|
4 |
V-varen Nagasaki
|
4 |
Tokyo Verdy
|
3 |
JEF United Chiba
|
3 |
Possible line-up
This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.
Shimizu S-pulse — Formation: 4-2-3-1
JEF United Chiba — Formation: 4-4-2 
Shimizu S-pulse — Formation: 4-2-3-1
JEF United Chiba — Formation: 4-4-2