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Urawa vs JEF United Chiba Prediction

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Published: 20 Oct 2026Updated: 21 Oct 2026, 13:05

Match preview

Urawa host JEF United Chiba on 21 October 2026 at 13:30 in a J1 League fixture where the home side enter as clear favourites. Urawa sit 12th in the 20-team table and have won five of their last six matches, scoring 14 goals and conceding seven across that run. The team's attack has found rhythm under coach Cho Ki-dze. Three days before this match, Urawa beat Mito Hollyhock 1–0, with Shuta Sasa scoring in the 30th minute after a Takuro Kaneko assist. Earlier in their recent sequence, Urawa dismantled Yokohama FC 4–0 and Omiya Ardija 3–2, demonstrating clinical finishing in key moments.

Form and H2H

Urawa's home record over their last ten matches reads eight wins, zero draws, and two losses, averaging 2.13 goals for and 1.40 against per game. JEF United Chiba have struggled on the road with two wins, three draws, and five losses in their equivalent span, scoring just 1.19 goals per game while conceding 1.49. The head-to-head record favours Urawa decisively. On 7 February 2026, JEF United Chiba lost 0–2 at home. On 2 May 2026, Urawa won 2–0 away. Urawa have beaten JEF United Chiba twice this season without conceding.

Best bet

Urawa's form at home combined with JEF United Chiba's poor away record makes a home win the clearest play. Mostbet price the home win at 1.65, 1xBet at 1.71, Melbet at 1.68, and 1Win at 1.66. The pick is Urawa to win.

Odds to watch

The draw carries longer odds across the board: Mostbet 3.82, 1xBet 4.00, Melbet 3.92, and 1Win 3.83. A JEF United Chiba away win is priced at 4.75 on Mostbet, 4.72 on 1xBet, 4.88 on Melbet, and 4.90 on 1Win. Urawa's attacking form suggests backing Over 1.5 goals may offer value given their recent output.

Urawa vs JEF United Chiba Odds

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Average1.614.165.38
Lowest odds1.614.165.38
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1X2 prediction for Urawa vs JEF United Chiba

Date and time 21 October 2026 at 11:30

1X211.6156%
DC1/X80%
BTTSYes50%
1 56%X 24%2 20%

Urawa win

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Urawa vs JEF United Chiba Odds statistic

Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.

UrawaUrawaLast matchesJEF United ChibaJEF United Chiba
100%Over 0.5 goals80%
80%Over 1.5 goals60%
80%Over 2.5 goals40%
60%Over 3.5 goals20%
40%BTTS60%
40%Last 5 BTTS60%

Head to Head Urawa — JEF United Chiba

In the last 2 meetings, Urawa hold the edge — 2 wins for Urawa, 0 for JEF United Chiba, 0 draws.

100% W — 20% D — 00% W — 0
  • UrawaUrawa2:0JEF United ChibaJEF United Chiba
    J1 League · 02 May 2026
  • JEF United ChibaJEF United Chiba0:2UrawaUrawa
    J1 League · 07 Feb 2026
100%Over 0.5100%
100%Over 1.5100%
0%Over 2.50%
0%BTTS0%
100%Urawa over 0.50%

Betting profits Urawa vs JEF United Chiba

Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.

Urawa

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin+5.78813
Match WinnerDraw-13.00013
Match WinnerLose-2.07513
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5+0.911012
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-4.40212
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+2.591012
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-6.32212
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+7.841113
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-9.08213
Goals Over/UnderOver 3+7.91911
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-5.86411
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5+16.72913
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-7.50413
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5+14.89410
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5-3.11610

JEF United Chiba

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-8.58214
Match WinnerDraw-0.47414
Match WinnerLose+0.71814
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5-0.28912
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-1.78312
Goals Over/UnderOver 2-0.46912
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2+0.04712
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5-2.53614
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5+1.40814
Goals Over/UnderOver 3-4.91512
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3+1.721012
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5-3.68313
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5+0.491013
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-4.6519
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5+0.0889

Match statistics

5151%Possession %49%49
1.3145%Expected goals55%1.58
1042%Total shots58%14
467%Shots on target33%2
327%Shots off target73%8
667%Corners33%3
733%Fouls67%14
00%Yellow cards100%5
00%Red cards0%0
33451%Passes49%322
21351%Accurate passes49%205
00%Saves100%1
00%Offsides100%2

Key events

  • 15'
    Yellow card D. Suzuki
    JEF United Chiba
  • 19'
    Goal T. Kaneko
    Urawa
  • 31'
    Goal B. Nduka (T. Yasui)
    JEF United Chiba
  • 45'
    Substitution K. Yasui (→ S. Sasa)
    Urawa
  • 55'
    Goal K. Nemoto (Matheus Sávio)
    Urawa
  • 58'
    Substitution R. Hidano (→ H. Komori)
    Urawa
  • 61'
    Substitution M. Himeno (→ Matheus Índio)
    JEF United Chiba
  • 66'
    Yellow card K. Yamura
    JEF United Chiba
  • 68'
    Yellow card K. Tanaka
    JEF United Chiba
  • 73'
    Substitution Dudu (→ T. Taguchi)
    JEF United Chiba
  • 73'
    Substitution K. Yamura (→ N. Sugiyama)
    JEF United Chiba
  • 73'
    Substitution K. Tanaka (→ T. Tsukui)
    JEF United Chiba
  • 81'
    Goal S. Sasa
    Urawa
  • 83'
    Substitution Matheus Sávio (→ A. Onaiwu)
    Urawa
  • 83'
    Substitution T. Yasui (→ Leonardo Rocha)
    JEF United Chiba
  • 87'
    Yellow card Matheus Índio
    JEF United Chiba
  • 89'
    Yellow card T. Taguchi
    JEF United Chiba
  • 90'
    Substitution M. Yamane (→ K. Hayashi)
    Urawa
  • 90'
    Substitution T. Kaneko (→ J. Hayakawa)
    Urawa
  • 90+1'JEF United Chiba

UrawaLast matches Urawa

Urawa are in a strong run: 4 wins in the last 5 matches, scoring 2.2 goals per game.

80% W — 40% D — 020% L — 1
  • Mito HollyhockMito Hollyhock0:1UrawaUrawa
    WJ1 League · 17 Oct 2026
  • Yokohama FCYokohama FC0:4UrawaUrawa
    WJ-League Cup · 14 Oct 2026
  • FC TokyoFC Tokyo3:0UrawaUrawa
    LJ1 League · 10 Oct 2026
  • UrawaUrawa3:2Omiya ArdijaOmiya Ardija
    WEmperor Cup · 07 Oct 2026
  • Kataller ToyamaKataller Toyama2:3UrawaUrawa
    WJ-League Cup · 29 Sept 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
4
Draws
0
Losses
1
Goals / game
2.2
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
80%
BTTS
40%

JEF United ChibaLast matches JEF United Chiba

JEF United Chiba have not won in the last 5 matches (2 draws, 3 losses).

0% W — 040% D — 260% L — 3
  • JEF United ChibaJEF United Chiba0:0Yokohama F. MarinosYokohama F. Marinos
    DJ1 League · 17 Oct 2026
  • JEF United ChibaJEF United Chiba1:1V-varen NagasakiV-varen Nagasaki
    DJ1 League · 11 Oct 2026
  • Fagiano OkayamaFagiano Okayama1:0JEF United ChibaJEF United Chiba
    LEmperor Cup · 07 Oct 2026
  • Jubilo IwataJubilo Iwata4:2JEF United ChibaJEF United Chiba
    LJ-League Cup · 29 Sept 2026
  • Shimizu S-pulseShimizu S-pulse2:1JEF United ChibaJEF United Chiba
    LJ1 League · 19 Sept 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
0
Draws
2
Losses
3
Goals / game
0.8
Over 1.5
60%
Over 2.5
40%
BTTS
60%

Urawa vs JEF United Chiba Standings

#TeamMPWDLGDiffPts
1Sanfrecce HiroshimaSanfrecce Hiroshima1072125-61923
2Machida ZelviaMachida Zelvia1072125-101523
3FC TokyoFC Tokyo1072121-81323
4Vissel KobeVissel Kobe1071217-9822
5Kashiwa ReysolKashiwa Reysol1070322-17521
6KashimaKashima1061321-16519
7Kawasaki FrontaleKawasaki Frontale1044221-16516
8Yokohama F. MarinosYokohama F. Marinos1044213-9416
9UrawaUrawa1050517-21-415
10Shimizu S-pulseShimizu S-pulse1042410-11-114
11Fagiano OkayamaFagiano Okayama1041512-15-313
12Nagoya GrampusNagoya Grampus1040612-16-412
13Cerezo OsakaCerezo Osaka103349-16-712
14Mito HollyhockMito Hollyhock1023512-14-29
15V-varen NagasakiV-varen Nagasaki1023511-18-79
16Kyoto SangaKyoto Sanga1022611-19-88
17Avispa FukuokaAvispa Fukuoka1021711-16-57
18Gamba OsakaGamba Osaka1014510-18-87
19JEF United ChibaJEF United Chiba101368-19-116
20Tokyo VerdyTokyo Verdy100464-18-144
League position 9 / 20Comparative team statisticsLeague position 19 / 20
550%Wins10%1
00%Draws30%3
550%Losses60%6
17100%Goals scored47%8
21100%Goals conceded90%19
15100%Points40%6

Season statistic Urawa vs JEF United Chiba

UrawaUrawa

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 1 / 3
  • Lost home / away 0 / 1
  • Goals scored 11 (2.2)
  • Goals conceded 7 (1.4)
  • Clean sheets 2
  • Failed to score 1

JEF United ChibaJEF United Chiba

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 0 / 0
  • Lost home / away 0 / 3
  • Goals scored 4 (0.8)
  • Goals conceded 8 (1.6)
  • Clean sheets 1
  • Failed to score 2

Match details

  • Status Finished
  • Venue Saitama Stadium 2002, Saitama
  • Referee Koji Takasaki

Lineups

UrawaUrawa · 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  1. S. Nishikawa
  2. Danilo Boza
  3. Y. Miyamoto
  4. K. Nemoto
  5. M. Yamane
  6. K. Yasui
  7. T. Seko
  8. Y. Naganuma
  9. T. Kaneko
  10. Matheus Sávio
  11. R. Hidano

Bench

  1. K. Fukui
  2. Samuel Gustafson
  3. J. Hayakawa
  4. K. Hayashi
  5. H. Komori
  6. K. Kudo
  7. A. Onaiwu
  8. S. Sasa
  9. H. Ueki

Injuries and suspensions

Urawa

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

JEF United Chiba

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

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