J1 League· Regular Season - 8· IAI Stadium Nihondaira
Shimizu S-pulse
JEF United Chiba2-1
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Shimizu S-pulse vs JEF United Chiba Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 19 September 2026 · Kick-off
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More Shimizu S-pulse vs JEF United Chiba tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Shimizu S-pulse +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 93% | 1.07 | - |
| 1XShimizu S-pulse or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 78% | 1.28 | - |
| AH2 +1.5JEF United Chiba +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 72% | 1.38 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 57% | 1.76 | - |
| X2JEF United Chiba or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 55% | 1.83 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 45% | 2.20 | - |
| 1Shimizu S-pulse to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 43% | 2.32 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Shimizu S-pulse -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 28% | 3.62 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 22% | 4.52 | - |
| 2JEF United Chiba to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5JEF United Chiba -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 7% | 14.62 | - |
Shimizu S-pulse vs JEF United Chiba preview & analysis
Match preview
Shimizu S-pulse host JEF United Chiba in the J1 League (Regular Season - 8) at IAI Stadium Nihondaira on Saturday, 19 September 2026, with kick-off at 09:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Shimizu S-pulse arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 0 draws and 0 defeats in their last 1 matches, scoring 1 and conceding 0. Most recently they beat Avispa Fukuoka 1-0 at home. They're 10th in the table with 13 points from 9 games. JEF United Chiba arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 2 matches, scoring 3 and conceding 1. Most recently they drew with Tokyo Verdy 1-1 away. They're 19th in the table with 5 points from 9 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Shimizu S-pulse have won 3, JEF United Chiba have won 1 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 3.3 goals, and both teams scored in 4 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Shimizu S-pulse narrow favourites: Shimizu S-pulse 44%, draw 38%, JEF United Chiba 18%. We expect around 2.4 goals (1.5 - 0.9 in expected goals), with 43% for over 2.5 and 45% for both teams to score.
Recent form
Shimizu S-pulse- 12 SeptHAvispa Fukuoka1-0
JEF United Chiba- 13 SeptATokyo Verdy1-1
- 9 SeptAKamatamare Sanuki2-0
Head to head
J1 League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kashiwa Reysol | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | +7 | 21 |
| 2 |  Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +16 | 20 |
| 3 |  Machida Zelvia | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +12 | 20 |
| 4 |  FC Tokyo | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +9 | 20 |
| 5 |  Vissel Kobe | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | +5 | 19 |
| 6 |  Kashima | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +3 | 16 |
| 7 |  Yokohama F. Marinos | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +4 | 15 |
| 8 |  Kawasaki Frontale | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | +3 | 13 |
| 9 |  Fagiano Okayama | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 13 |
| 10 | Shimizu S-pulse | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | -1 | 13 |
| 11 |  Urawa | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 12 |
| 12 |  Cerezo Osaka | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -5 | 12 |
| 13 |  Mito Hollyhock | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 9 |
| 14 |  V-varen Nagasaki | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 9 |
| 15 |  Nagoya Grampus | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -6 | 9 |
| 16 |  Kyoto Sanga | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -5 | 8 |
| 17 |  Avispa Fukuoka | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -2 | 7 |
| 18 |  Gamba Osaka | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -8 | 6 |
| 19 | JEF United Chiba | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -11 | 5 |
| 20 |  Tokyo Verdy | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | -10 | 4 |
Shimizu S-pulse vs JEF United Chiba: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Shimizu S-pulse vs JEF United Chiba?
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Shimizu S-pulse are favourites. Our model gives Shimizu S-pulse a 44% chance of winning, JEF United Chiba 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Shimizu S-pulse vs JEF United Chiba?
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We rate both teams to score at 45%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Shimizu S-pulse vs JEF United Chiba kick off?
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Shimizu S-pulse vs JEF United Chiba kicks off at 09:30 UTC on Saturday, 19 September 2026 at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, Shizuoka.
