The J2 League game at Fukuda Denshi Arena on Saturday sees home side JEF United Chiba facing opposition in the form of Júbilo Iwata.
Scroll down for all of our predictions, poll and stats for the JEF United Chiba v Júbilo Iwata game - plus the latest match odds.
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JEF United Chiba
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JEF United Chiba head into this fixture coming off the back of a 3-3 J2 League draw vs Tokushima Vortis.
For JEF United Chiba, the goalscorers were Daichi Ishikawa (23'), Hiroto Goya (40') and Kazuki Tanaka (65'). Yuya Takagi (34'), Daiki Watari (36') and Kaique (76') scored for Tokushima Vortis.
Yoshiyuki Kobayashi's JEF United Chiba have scored a sum total of 5 times over their last 6 outings. At the other end, the number of goals that they have conceded in those fixtures is 6.
Looking at the pre-match facts, JEF United Chiba:
- have not been beaten in their last 2 league matches at home.
- are without a win at home for the past 3 league matches.
Júbilo Iwata
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Júbilo Iwata head into the encounter after a 4-0 J2 League win as they beat Ehime FC in their most recent match.
For Júbilo Iwata, the goalscorers were Graça (67'), Peixoto (73', 87') and Ikki Kawasaki (91').
John Hutchison's Júbilo Iwata have seen their goal attempts be successful a total of 10 times in the course of their latest six matches. The number of goals that have been scored against them during that same period equals 6.
Taking a look at their past results, Júbilo Iwata:
- remain undefeated by JEF United Chiba when they've played them away from home in the last 7 league matches. A very good record, indeed.
- are undefeated in their last 4 away league matches.
- are without an away win for the past 2 league matches.
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Head to head
A review of their prior head-to-head clashes stretching back to 29/11/2020 shows us that JEF United Chiba have won 1 of these games and Júbilo Iwata 5, with the tally of drawn results being 0.
An aggregate of 15 goals were scored between them during those clashes, with 5 from JEF Utd and 10 belonging to Júbilo Iwata. This gives an average number of goals per game equal to 2.5.
The previous league match between these sides was J2 League match day 7 on 30/03/2025 when it ended Júbilo Iwata 1-0 JEF United Chiba.
The match was refereed by Jumpei Iida.
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Team News: Júbilo Iwata
Out of a mainly full-strength group, there’s only the sole fitness worry for the Júbilo Iwata boss John Hutchison to contend with. Shun Nakamura (Hamstring injury) misses out for this game.
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Prediction
Our feeling is that Júbilo Iwata have it within them to breach the defence of this JEF United Chiba outfit, although it is unlikely to prevent them from conceding a couple at the other end.
We’re tipping a close game with a 2-1 winning score for JEF United Chiba by the conclusion of the game. We are expecting it to be pretty even.
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⚽️ What are the top odds for the game?
Looking at what the bookmakers’ view is of this game in the 90 minute result market, putting your money on JEF United Chiba is available for 2.1, going for a drawn result is 3.6 & betting on a victory for Júbilo Iwata gets you 3.1. They’re the best returns offered at present.
Andre Moura,
09:01 17/06/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
⚽️ Team Focus:
JEF United Chiba
Formed: 1946
Stadium: Fukuda Denshi Arena (19,470)
Captain: Daisuke Suzuki
Chairman: Ryo Shimada
Manager: Yoshiyuki Kobayashi
Competitions: J2 League position 1
⭐ Key Player: Daichi Ishikawa
Typically played in the Striker position, Daichi Ishikawa was born in Ibaraki, Japan. After making a first senior appearance for Roasso Kumamoto in the 2023 season, the gifted Forward has got 7 league goals in this J2 League 2025 season to date in 17 appearances.