Fujieda vs Chiba: Japan Championship Match Prediction
In the 36th round of Japan's J2 League, Fujieda will face Chiba. The visitors are currently in fourth place and have a solid chance of promotion. The hosts are mid-table and not contending for anything significant. Who will secure points on October 26? Find out in our match prediction.
Match announcement
Fujieda MYFC
Current Form
Fujieda holds the 12th position in the J2 League standings, the same spot they finished last season. They haven't progressed, as promotion chances are out of reach. The team is 12 points behind the top 6, making it impossible to close the gap in the remaining three matches. The hosts are aware of this, having failed to secure a win in their last four games. They lost to Shimizu (2-3), Oita (0-2), and Tokushima (0-3). Additionally, Daisuke Sudo's squad let a victory slip in a home match against Iwaki (1-1).
Suspensions and Injuries
All key players for the hosts are ready for the upcoming match
Interesting Betting Trends
- The team has suffered three losses in their last four matches
- The club hasn't kept a clean sheet in their last five games
- Fujieda has secured only one win in their last four home games
Projected Lineup: Kitamura, Hisadomi, Yamahara, Nakagawa - Moyo, Sese, Arai, Ozone - Chiba, Kajikawa - Yamura
JEF United Chiba
Current Form
Chiba aims to return to the top division of Japanese football as soon as possible. The visitors could achieve this goal this season, as they currently hold fourth place in the standings. The team can no longer compete for direct promotion, being 15 points behind second place, but Chiba is sure to fight in the playoffs. Four teams are competing for three playoff spots. Three of them, including Chiba, have 58 points, while seventh-placed Yamagata trails by one point. The Dogs are striving to stay in the top 6, having secured four consecutive victories. They defeated Renofa Yamaguchi (4-1), Ehime (2-1), Kusatsu (1-0), and Kofu (2-1).
Suspensions and Injuries
The visitors have no squad issues
Interesting Betting Trends
- The team's winning streak has reached four matches
- Chiba has won the last two head-to-head matches
- The club has suffered two losses in the last three away matches
Projected Lineup: Suzuki - Ogawa, Sasaki, Matsuda, Takahashi - Tanaka, Shinada, Taguchi, Sugiyama - Komori, Yokoyama
Trends
Bet Exact Score 1:2
Two of the last three away matches ended with this score
9.00Bet Both Teams to Score
This bet won in three of the last four away matches
1.60Bet Number 2 in Final Score
This pattern occurred in three of the last five home matches
2.22Tip and bets
In this match, we favor the visitors. The team is still fighting for a playoff spot and remains unbeaten in recent games. It's too early to relax, so Chiba will surely give their all. United have won the last two head-to-head matches against Fujieda and are likely to continue the streak, considering the hosts' recent performances have been lacking.
Our prediction is a Chiba victory at 1.65
Total Goals Bet
The visitors aim to win and recognize the opponent's defensive vulnerabilities. We believe Chiba's players will exploit these weaknesses and score a few goals. The hosts will counterattack and likely capitalize on their chances. This match is expected to be exciting and high-scoring.
Our prediction is over 2.5 goals with odds of 1.55
Corners Bet
Both teams are expected to attack frequently, so we suggest betting on a high number of corner kicks combined.
Our prediction is over 8.5 corners with odds of 1.58