J1 League· Regular Season - 11· Saitama Stadium
Urawa
JEF United Chiba21 Oct
Urawa vs JEF United Chiba Prediction & Betting Tips
Wednesday, 21 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
1-0
Fair odds
1.88
Expected goals
1.8 - 1.0
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More Urawa vs JEF United Chiba tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Urawa +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 93% | 1.08 | - |
| 1XUrawa or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 69% | 1.45 | - |
| AH2 +1.5JEF United Chiba +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 68% | 1.46 | - |
| X2JEF United Chiba or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 53% | 1.89 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 47% | 2.12 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 47% | 2.13 | - |
| 1Urawa to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Urawa -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 32% | 3.17 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 31% | 3.25 | - |
| 2JEF United Chiba to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5JEF United Chiba -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 7% | 13.34 | - |
Urawa vs JEF United Chiba preview & analysis
Match preview
Urawa host JEF United Chiba in the J1 League (Regular Season - 11) at Saitama Stadium on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, with kick-off at 10:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Urawa arrive in superb form, with 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 13 and conceding 8. Most recently they beat Yokohama FC 4-0 away. They're 11th in the table with 12 points from 9 games. JEF United Chiba are struggling for results, with 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 5 and conceding 9. Most recently they drew with V-varen Nagasaki 1-1 at home. They're 19th in the table with 5 points from 9 games.
Head to head
In the last 2 meetings between these sides, Urawa have won 2, JEF United Chiba have won 0 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 2.0 goals, and both teams scored in 0 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Urawa narrow favourites: Urawa 44%, draw 38%, JEF United Chiba 18%. We expect around 2.8 goals (1.8 - 1.0 in expected goals), with 53% for over 2.5 and 53% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both teams' recent games have been open, and our goals model expects this one to follow suit. Our pick is Over 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 53% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Urawa 1-0 JEF United Chiba.
Recent form
Urawa- 14 OctAYokohama FC4-0
- 10 OctAFC Tokyo0-3
- 7 OctHOmiya Ardija3-2
- 29 SeptAKataller Toyama3-2
- 19 SeptHTokyo Verdy3-1
JEF United Chiba- 11 OctHV-varen Nagasaki1-1
- 7 OctAFagiano Okayama0-1
- 29 SeptAJubilo Iwata2-4
- 19 SeptAShimizu S-pulse1-2
- 13 SeptATokyo Verdy1-1
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 |
Urawa vs JEF United Chiba: FAQ
What is the Urawa vs JEF United Chiba prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Urawa 1-0 JEF United Chiba.
Who is the favourite to win Urawa vs JEF United Chiba?
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Urawa are favourites. Our model gives Urawa a 44% chance of winning, JEF United Chiba 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Urawa vs JEF United Chiba?
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We rate both teams to score at 53%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Urawa vs JEF United Chiba kick off?
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Urawa vs JEF United Chiba kicks off at 10:30 UTC on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at Saitama Stadium, Saitama.
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