The big picture

Machida Zelvia come in 4th on the ladder with 29 points; JEF United Ichihara-Chiba are 17th on 13. Machida Zelvia have the higher position to protect.

Machida Zelvia are 22–6–5 in J1 League 2026, averaging 1.7 goals for and 1 against.

JEF United Ichihara-Chiba are 5–23–5 in J1 League 2026, averaging 1.1 goals for and 1.8 against.

Form

Machida Zelvia have won three of their last five and most recently drew with Gamba Osaka 0–0.

JEF United Ichihara-Chiba have won one of their last five and most recently beat Avispa Fukuoka 3–0.

Head to head

These sides have met 3 times on our records since 2026: Machida Zelvia 3, JEF United Ichihara-Chiba 0.

Last time out (2026), Machida Zelvia won 4–0 at Fukuda Denshi Arena.

Machida Zelvia have won the last three against JEF United Ichihara-Chiba.

Biggest margin between these two: Machida Zelvia by 4 goals in 2026 (4–0).

Players to watch

For Machida Zelvia, watch Yuki Soma (0.3 goals a game, 7 assists in 2026) and Tete Yengi (0.2 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026).

For JEF United Ichihara-Chiba, watch Erison (0.3 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026) and Hiroto Goya (0.2 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026).

At Machida Gion Stadium

Machida Zelvia have won 11 of their last 14 at Machida Gion Stadium.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Machida Zelvia go in as clear favourites.