| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 30:10 | +20 | 27 | |
| 2 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 29:10 | +19 | 26 | |
| 3 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 25:19 | +6 | 25 | |
| 4 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 21:8 | +13 | 24 | |
| 5 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 18:11 | +7 | 23 | |
| 6 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 25:21 | +4 | 20 | |
| 7 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 23:17 | +6 | 19 | |
| 8 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 20:23 | -3 | 18 | |
| 9 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 15:11 | +4 | 17 | |
| 10 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 14:15 | -1 | 16 | |
| 11 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 10:20 | -10 | 14 | |
| 12 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 13:17 | -4 | 13 | |
| 13 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 10:17 | -7 | 13 | |
| 14 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 15:18 | -3 | 12 | |
| 15 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 14:21 | -7 | 11 | |
| 16 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 15:23 | -8 | 10 | |
| 17 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12:16 | -4 | 9 | |
| 18 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 9:21 | -12 | 8 | |
| 19 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 13:21 | -8 | 7 | |
| 20 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10:22 | -12 | 6 |
JEF United Ichihara Chiba vs Yokohama F Marinos prediction for the J League clash on October 17, 2026. The match kicks off at 06:00 at JEF United Ichihara Chiba's home ground. Yokohama F Marinos enters as the favorite with a 50% win probability, while the hosts have just a 20% chance.
JEF United Ichihara Chiba's recent form has been inconsistent. Their last five results: L, L, D, W, W. They suffered back-to-back losses against Jubilo Iwata (4-2) and Shimizu S-Pulse (2-1), followed by a 1-1 draw at Tokyo Verdy. However, they bounced back with wins over Kamatamare Sanuki (2-0) and Gamba Osaka (2-0).
Yokohama F Marinos is in strong form, unbeaten in their last five matches (D, W, W, D, W). They drew 0-0 at Cerezo Osaka, then beat Montedio Yamagata 2-1, Mito Hollyhock 2-0, drew 1-1 at Machida Zelvia, and won 2-0 at Kashiwa Reysol.
These teams have met twice before, both in the J League. Yokohama F Marinos won both encounters. On March 14, 2026, Yokohama F Marinos won 2-0 at home. On April 29, 2026, they won 3-2 away at JEF United Ichihara Chiba. The head-to-head record heavily favors the away side.
JEF United Ichihara Chiba is not listed in the top 12 of the J League standings, indicating a lower position. Yokohama F Marinos sits 7th with 15 points from 9 matches (4 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses). They have scored 13 goals and conceded 9. The away team clearly has the upper hand in the league table.
Based on the odds, form, head-to-head record, and league positions, we calculate the win probabilities as follows: JEF United Ichihara Chiba win: 20%, Draw: 30%, Yokohama F Marinos win: 50%. The bookmakers' implied probabilities (after removing the margin) gave JEF United Ichihara Chiba a 24.2% chance, a draw 37.9%, and Yokohama F Marinos 37.9%. However, we have adjusted these figures to reflect Yokohama's superior form, perfect head-to-head record, and higher league standing. Therefore, Yokohama F Marinos is the most likely winner.
Bookmakers offer odds of 3.60 for a home win, 2.30 for a draw, and 2.30 for an away win (first bookmaker). Another bookmaker lists 3.65, 2.28, and 2.25 respectively. The odds suggest a tight match, with the draw and away win equally priced. Our prediction: based on the stats, Yokohama F Marinos is expected to win. A draw is also a plausible outcome, but the visitors' form makes them the safer bet.