J1 League Regular Season - 16
JEF United Chiba 0 - 2 FT Machida Zelvia
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Na Sang-Ho 7'
Na Sang-Ho (T. Yengi) 36'
HT
↓ Erik ↑K. Sento 59'
61' ↓ T. Yasui ↑M. Himeno
65' M. Himeno
74' ↓ Z. Issaka ↑N. Sugiyama
74' ↓ Eduardo ↑T. Taguchi
74' ↓ T. Tsukui ↑K. Tanaka
↓ H. Nakamura ↑A. Masuyama 78'
↓ T. Yengi ↑S. Fujio 79'
↓ Na Sang-Ho ↑K. Hayashi 79'
↓ H. Shimoda ↑R. Shirasaki 89'
90' ↓ T. Mae ↑H. Goya
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
JEF United Chiba
Goalkeepers
José Aurelio Suárez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Issei Takahashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryota Kuboniwa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takashi Kawano 
MAGNET
98
Activity
98
Activity
85
Passes
13
Duels
Masaru Hidaka 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Zain Issaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Eduardo 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
8
Duels Won
73%
Win %
Takayuki Mae 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
27%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Takumi Tsukui 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Takuya Yasui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Carlinhos Junior
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Tomoya Wakahara 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Koki Yonekura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Makoto Himeno 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Taishi Taguchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuma Igari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Naohiro Sugiyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manato Shinada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kazuki Tanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hiroto Goya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Machida Zelvia
Goalkeepers
Kosei Tani 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Gen Shoji
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Daihachi Okamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Drešević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Hotaka Nakamura
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Hiroyuki Mae
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hokuto Shimoda
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
32%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Futa Tokumura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Erik
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Sang-Ho Na 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
8.2
Rating
Tete Yengi 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
BENCH
Tatsuya Morita
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tomoki Imai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Min-Tae
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kotaro Hayashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keiya Sento
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Asahi Masuyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryohei Shirasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shota Fujio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kanji Kuwayama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2026 | Machida Zelvia | 2 - 1 | JEF United Chiba | J1 League | Machida Stadium |
| 07/22/2023 | Machida Zelvia | 1 - 3 | JEF United Chiba | J2 League | Machida Gion Stadium |
| 06/03/2023 | JEF United Chiba | 0 - 2 | Machida Zelvia | J2 League | Fukuda Denshi Arena |
| 08/14/2022 | JEF United Chiba | 1 - 2 | Machida Zelvia | J2 League | Fukuda Denshi Arena |
| 04/03/2022 | Machida Zelvia | 1 - 1 | JEF United Chiba | J2 League | Machida Gion Stadium |
| 10/10/2021 | Machida Zelvia | 0 - 1 | JEF United Chiba | J2 League | Machida Gion Stadium |
| 05/23/2021 | JEF United Chiba | 1 - 1 | Machida Zelvia | J2 League | Fukuda Denshi Arena |
| 10/17/2020 | JEF United Chiba | 0 - 0 | Machida Zelvia | J2 League | Fukuda Denshi Arena |
| 08/09/2020 | Machida Zelvia | 0 - 2 | JEF United Chiba | J2 League | Machida Gion Stadium |
| 09/01/2019 | Machida Zelvia | 1 - 1 | JEF United Chiba | J2 League | Machida Athletic Stadium (Tokyo) |
02/27/2026
07/22/2023
06/03/2023
08/14/2022
04/03/2022
10/10/2021
05/23/2021
10/17/2020
08/09/2020
09/01/2019
JEF United Chiba Win
Machida Zelvia Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Na Sang-Ho's First-Half Masterclass Silences Fukuda Denshi Arena
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 26/100. An early double strike dismantled the home side's game plan, proving exactly why the visitors are hunting down the league summit.
Early Shockwaves
The tactical script at Fukuda Denshi Arena was torn to shreds before the home supporters had even settled into their seats. In just the seventh minute, Na Sang-Ho found a sudden breakthrough for Machida Zelvia, instantly tilting the Balance of the tie firmly in favour of the high-flying visitors. Finding themselves surprisingly a goal down in the opening exchanges, JEF United Chiba urgently attempted to establish a solid foothold by dictating the early tempo. They moved the ball cleanly through the middle third of the pitch, but their probing attacking sequences were continually met by a well-drilled defensive block. The early opener effectively set a gritty tone of frustration that would haunt the hosts for the remainder of the first half, as they struggled to penetrate.
The Clinical Pivot
As the home side pushed further forward and comfortably controlled possession at 56%, they unknowingly left themselves critically exposed to the razor-sharp transition play of the away side. The definitive turning point arrived in the 36th minute when T. Yengi orchestrated a devastating counter-attacking move, perfectly teeing up Na Sang-Ho to ruthlessly grab his second goal of the afternoon. This phase of play served as a brutal lesson in ruthless final-third efficiency. Despite the hosts admirably matching the sheer physical Intensity of the contest in midfield battles, they completely lacked the sniper's instinct that their opponents effortlessly displayed inside the penalty area. That crucial second goal right before the interval effectively ripped the competitive heart out of the struggling home crowd.
A Frustrating Finale
The second half quickly transformed into a desperate attack-versus-defence training drill, but the hosts simply could not find a viable route back into the contest. The Chiba attacking unit eventually managed five shots on target, only to be repeatedly and spectacularly denied by an inspired Kosei Tani between the sticks. The goalkeeper pulled off five crucial saves to stubbornly preserve his hard-earned clean sheet. With the long-term Stakes incredibly high for the visitors' relentless top-three league ambitions, they navigated the final whistle with total professional poise. The away side confidently marches on near the absolute summit of the table, while the hosts' dismal run of consecutive league defeats continues to anchor them squarely in mid-table misery.
Key Questions
Who was the standout performer in the match?
Na Sang-Ho was the undeniable star, netting a clinical first-half brace in the 7th and 36th minutes to secure the points.
Why did JEF United Chiba fail to score?
Despite controlling 56% possession and managing five shots on target, they were consistently thwarted by Kosei Tani's brilliant goalkeeping display.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Colliding Trajectories at Fukuda Denshi Arena
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. A fascinating clash of momentum awaits, as Chiba’s desperate survival instincts collide with Machida’s ruthless away form.
The Setup
A brutal five-match losing streak has JEF United Chiba searching for answers as they prepare for a daunting test on May 10, 2026. Standing in their way at Fukuda Denshi Arena are high-flying Machida Zelvia, a side currently sitting fourth in the J1 League and boasting a lethal 83.3% away win rate. The home side's bleak Form rating tells a story of a team lacking confidence, winning just twice on their own turf all season. They will need Carlinhos Júnior to spark some magic in the final third if they hope to match the visitors. On the flip side, Machida look incredibly comfortable on their travels, with Y. Soma pulling the strings to devastating effect. While a modest Stars rating implies a lack of global marquee names, the tangible Stakes for Chiba to halt their slide makes this an unmissable fixture.
Key Battle
The match will be won or lost in how Chiba's fragile defensive unit handles Machida's aggressive road pressing. With confidence low, the home side's backline will face intense scrutiny from the opening whistle. If Machida can disrupt Chiba's buildup play and force turnovers high up the pitch, it could be a very long afternoon for the hosts.
Our Prediction
Machida Zelvia to take all three points in a 3-1 victory. They will ruthlessly exploit Chiba's defensive vulnerabilities early on, utilizing their structural superiority to control the tempo and quiet the home crowd.