Machida Zelvia vs JEF United Chiba – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
2:1
27/02/2026 at 05:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • J1 League - Round 4
  • Where to Watch on TV:
chinaChinaK-Ball
japanJapanDAZN Japan

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
2.141.12
Ball possession
41%59%
Total shots
1810
Shots on target
65
Big chances
40
Corner kicks
42
Passes
81% (326/401)86% (494/572)
Yellow cards
21
Expected goals (xG)
2.141.12
xG on target (xGOT)
2.410.70
Total shots
1810
Shots on target
65
Shots off target
73
Blocked shots
52
Shots inside the box
128
Shots outside the box
62
Hit the woodwork
00
Big chances
40
Corner kicks
42
Touches in opposition box
3020
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
11
Free kicks
511
Passes
81% (326/401)86% (494/572)
Long passes
46% (31/68)57% (27/47)
Passes in final third
74% (88/119)76% (102/135)
Crosses
21% (4/19)29% (6/21)
Expected assists (xA)
1.751.75
Throw ins
1927
Fouls
115
Tackles
44% (8/18)47% (8/17)
Duels won
4552
Clearances
2230
Interceptions
96
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
44
xGOT faced
0.702.41
Goals prevented
-0.300.41

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 0)
  • 5', 1 - 0, Soma Y. ,
  • 2nd Half (1 - 1)
  • 51', Okamura D. 🟨,
  • 59', 2 - 0, Erik ,
  • 64', 2 - 1, Ishikawa D. , Issaka Z. (A),
  • 65', Issaka Z. , Himeno M. ,
  • 65', Carlinhos Junior , Goya H. ,
  • 66', Eduardo , Igari Y. ,
  • 70', Yengi T. , Na Sang-Ho ,
  • 79', Tsukui T. , Yonekura K. ,
  • 79', Lavi N. , Mae H. ,
  • 80', Erik , Fujio S. ,
  • 87', Igari Y. 🟨,
  • 90+2', Nakamura H. 🟨,
  • 90+4', Shirasaki R. , Shimoda H. ,
  • 90+4', Nakamura H. , Masuyama A. ,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Machida Zelvia
54.7%
Draw
25.3%
JEF United Chiba
20%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
64.2% 22.5% 13.3%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Machida Zelvia has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-9.5%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Machida Zelvia's form might have worsened.
  • JEF United Chiba has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+6.7%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting JEF United Chiba's recent form is better than expected.
  • Machida Zelvia - JEF United Chiba Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.73
    (1.47)
    3.67
    (4.2)
    4.69
    (7.11)
    6.5%
    (5.9%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.25
    What is the prediction for Machida Zelvia - JEF United Chiba?
  • Users Predictions: 12 users predict this event. Machida Zelvia will win (votes: 10 - 83.3%). JEF United will win (votes: 1 - 8.3%). It will Tie (votes: 1 - 8.3%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Machida Zelvia: 62.2%100%.
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 2 high ROI users predict this event. Machida Zelvia (votes: 1 - 50%). Tie (votes: 1 - 50%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • BTTS - yes (votes: 2 - 100%) .
    • O/U 2.5 - under (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • This match features a clash between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 9th place) and 8 in the zone Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 15th place)).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Machida Zelvia won 2.
    • Machida Zelvia is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 4 wins).
    • Machida Zelvia may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • In this match, Machida Zelvia is a strong favorite.
    • There will not play in Machida Zelvia: Kikuchi R. (Knee Injury)
    • There are questionable in Machida Zelvia: Mochizuki H. (Injury) Vasquez B. (Injury)
    • We predict that Machida Zelvia will win today's game, with odds of 1.64.
    • In the last 16 head-to-head matches, Machida Zelvia won 3 matches, drew 6 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 19:24. (average 1.2:1.5).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Machida Zelvia won 0 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 8:15. (average 1:1.9).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Machida Zelvia - JEF United Chiba were as follows:
    22.07.2023 Machida Zelvia - JEF United Chiba 1:3
    03.06.2023 JEF United Chiba - Machida Zelvia 0:2
    Latest results of Machida Zelvia
    Latest results of JEF United Chiba
    Japan J1 League Table
    2026

    East
    PlWWLLPts
    1Kashima Antlers430107:410
    2Machida4211010:89
    3Verdy4210110:78
    4Kawasaki Frontale4120110:77
    5Urawa Reds420117:57
    6FC Tokyo412016:57
    7Mito401217:104
    8Kashiwa Reysol410036:93
    9Yokohama F. Marinos410035:83
    10Chiba400222:72


    West
    PlWWLLPts
    1Kyoto421107:49
    2Sanfrecce Hiroshima421018:58
    3Vissel Kobe421016:38
    4Gamba Osaka412106:48
    5V-Varen Nagasaki420025:66
    6Nagoya Grampus411114:56
    7Shimizu S-Pulse410214:65
    8Cerezo Osaka410123:44
    9Okayama401215:74
    10Avispa Fukuoka401033:72

          Promotion ~ J1 League (Play Offs: )
          Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 3rd place)
          Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 5th place)
          Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 7th place)
          Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 9th place)