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JEF United ChibaDDLDW
Machida ZelviaWWDWDHead to head
JEF United Chiba 8 · Draws 6 · Machida Zelvia 7 (21 meetings, last 10 below)
Our prediction
Machida Zelvia to win
@ 1.90Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Final score: 0 – 4 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
Win probability
Odds (1X2)
JEF United Chiba vs Machida Zelvia preview and result
JEF United Chiba and Machida Zelvia met in the J1 League on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 11:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 0 - 4, 0 - 2 at half time.
Our model gives JEF United Chiba a 12% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Machida Zelvia 72%. Our pick was Machida Zelvia to win with 80% confidence at odds of 1.90. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance X2 (Draw or Machida Zelvia) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.22.
Goals: we expect about 4.5 goals (0.0 for JEF United Chiba, 4.5 for Machida Zelvia). The chance of three or more goals is 83%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (95% confidence). 4 goals were scored.
Form and head to head
JEF United Chiba have 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (D-D-L-D-W), scoring 8 and conceding 6. Machida Zelvia have 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (W-W-D-W-D), scoring 9 and conceding 0. In their last 10 meetings, JEF United Chiba won 8, Machida Zelvia won 7 and 6 ended level. In the table, JEF United Chiba are 10th with 12 points and Machida Zelvia are 3rd with 37 points.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for JEF United Chiba vs Machida Zelvia?
Our pre-match prediction is Machida Zelvia to win (80% confidence) at odds of 1.90. Win chances: JEF United Chiba 12%, draw 16%, Machida Zelvia 72%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in JEF United Chiba vs Machida Zelvia?
We expect about 4.5 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 95% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 83%).
What time is JEF United Chiba vs Machida Zelvia?
JEF United Chiba vs Machida Zelvia (J1 League) was played on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 11:00 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for JEF United Chiba vs Machida Zelvia?
The double chance X2 (Draw or Machida Zelvia) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.22. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.
Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.
J1 League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kashima |
18 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 45 |
| 2 |  FC Tokyo |
18 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 37 |
| 3 |  Machida Zelvia |
18 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 37 |
| 4 |  Kawasaki Frontale |
18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | -2 | 28 |
| 5 |  Tokyo Verdy |
18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | -4 | 28 |
| 6 |  Urawa |
18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 25 |
| 7 |  Yokohama F. Marinos |
18 | 6 | 0 | 12 | -3 | 20 |
| 8 |  Kashiwa Reysol |
18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | -2 | 20 |
| 9 |  Mito Hollyhock |
18 | 6 | 0 | 12 | -16 | 18 |
| 10 |  JEF United Chiba |
18 | 3 | 0 | 15 | -16 | 12 |
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