J1 League Gameweek 2
JEF United Chiba 0 - 4 FT Machida Zelvia
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Futmetrix Verdict
93
Plzen
vs
Union St. Gilloise
Thu, Sep 17 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
4
⚖️ Balance
100
🏆 Stakes
100
⭐ Stars
45
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Futmetrix Verdict
59
Real Betis
vs
Getafe
Thu, Sep 17 • 17:00 UTC
⚡ Form
43
⚖️ Balance
67
🏆 Stakes
33
⭐ Stars
70
Getafe's survival instincts face Betis test.
Futmetrix Verdict
56
OFI
vs
1899 Hoffenheim
Thu, Sep 17 • 16:45 UTC
⚡ Form
7
⚖️ Balance
54
🏆 Stakes
100
⭐ Stars
45
Hoffenheim huge favorites in Crete trip.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Y. Nakayama 17'
T. Yengi (M. Duke) 34'
45'+3 T. Tsukui
HT
56' D. Hall
↓ M. Duke ↑T. Nishimura 63'
65' ↓ M. Himeno ↑K. Yamura
65' ↓ T. Matsumura ↑D. Ishikawa
T. Nishimura 70'
71' ↓ T. Taguchi ↑T. Mae
71' ↓ T. Iida ↑K. Tanaka
↓ N. Lavi ↑H. Shimoda 81'
H. Nakamura (Y. Soma) 82'
↓ T. Yengi ↑S. Fujio 82'
83' ↓ Matheus Indio ↑L. Rocha
88' Erison
↓ H. Nakamura ↑H. Mochizuki 88'
↓ Y. Soma ↑F. Tokumura 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
JEF United Chiba
Goalkeepers
José Aurelio Suárez 
SIEVE
20%
Save %
20%
Save %
4
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Koji Toriumi 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Daniel Hall
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Takashi Kawano 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Takahiro Iida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Taishi Taguchi 
MAGNET
65
Activity
65
Activity
63
Passes
2
Duels
Matheus Índio
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Takumi Tsukui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Makoto Himeno 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Takumi Matsumura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Erison 
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
Ryota Suzuki 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Koki Yonekura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rikuto Ishio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takayuki Mae
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuya Yasui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kazuki Tanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonardo Rocha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ken Yamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daichi Ishikawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Machida Zelvia
Goalkeepers
Kosei Tani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Gen Shoji 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Daihachi Okamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuta Nakayama 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Midfielders
Hotaka Nakamura 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Hiroyuki Mae
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Neta Lavi
MAGNET
64
Activity
64
Activity
58
Passes
6
Duels
Takahiro Akimoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Mitchell Duke
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Yuki Soma 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
Tete Yengi
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Tatsuya Morita
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ibrahim Drešević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Henry Heroki Mochizuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keiya Sento
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryohei Shirasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hokuto Shimoda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Futa Tokumura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shota Fujio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuma Nishimura 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
27
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/10/2026 | JEF United Chiba | 0 - 2 | Machida Zelvia | J1 League | Fukuda Denshi Arena |
| 02/27/2026 | Machida Zelvia | 2 - 1 | JEF United Chiba | J1 League | Machida GION 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 |
05/10/2026
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
JEF United Chiba Win
Machida Zelvia Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -6
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Machida Zelvia Dismantle JEF United in Four-Goal Masterclass
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. A devastating display of clinical finishing exposed the early-season gulf in class at Fukuda Denshi Arena.
The Opening Act
JEF United Chiba edged possession early on, trying to establish a rhythm in front of their home support, but the Balance of power shifted aggressively in the 17th minute. Machida Zelvia struck first when Y. Nakayama found the back of the net, completely altering the trajectory of the contest. The visitors’ tactical setup thrived without the ball, turning defensive solidity into blistering transitions. Before the home side could recover from the initial blow, T. Yengi doubled the advantage on 34 minutes, finishing cleanly after a precise delivery from M. Duke. The Stakes were ostensibly high for a side already dwelling in the relegation zone, yet Chiba looked disjointed as Machida dictated the terms of engagement through sheer vertical speed.
The Pivot
The defining phase of the match emerged not from a Chiba fightback, but from Machida’s relentless bench. The Intensity remained punishingly high, and any lingering hope of a miraculous comeback was quickly extinguished by a masterful substitution. Just seven minutes after stepping onto the pitch, T. Nishimura delivered the ultimate killer blow. His 70th-minute strike snapped the remaining spirit inside the stadium, perfectly validating his manager’s read of the game. Despite holding 51% of the ball, JEF United could only muster a frustrating pair of shots on target. Both were comfortably handled by goalkeeper Kosei Tani, whose quiet but flawless performance ensured the clean sheet remained intact amidst the chaos.
Resolution
The final nail was hammered home in the 82nd minute when H. Nakamura capped off the comprehensive rout, courtesy of Y. Soma’s acute vision. This 4-0 demolition at Fukuda Denshi Arena acts as a massive statement of intent for the visitors, solidifying their spot in the upper echelons of the league even at this nascent stage of the campaign. For the home side, the grim reality of a relegation battle looms ominously large, despite it being only the second fixture of the season. They are left rooted to the bottom with zero points and a porous defence, desperately needing a comprehensive tactical overhaul before their domestic situation completely spirals out of control.
Key Questions
What made Yuta Nakayama the Man of the Match?
His decisive 17th-minute opening goal shattered the hosts' defensive game plan and set the tone for a ruthless away victory.
What does this mean for JEF United Chiba's season?
Rooted to 19th place with zero points, they already face mounting pressure in an early-season relegation battle requiring immediate defensive fixes.
How did substitute Yuta Nakayama change the game?
Nakayama actually started and scored early. It was substitute T. Nishimura who decisively changed the second half, scoring shortly after coming on.
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.
Early Momentum Tested at Fukuda Denshi Arena
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 55/100. Despite the modest stakes, Machida Zelvia's slight edge makes this an intriguing early-season test for a JEF United Chiba side seeking traction.
The Setup
On August 15, 2026, JEF United Chiba welcome Machida Zelvia to the Fukuda Denshi Arena. With both teams navigating the very beginning of the regular season, the overall Stakes are understandably low. However, our metrics show a very high Balance rating, meaning this matchup is too close to call purely on raw talent. Neither side has built momentum yet, reflected by a sluggish Form rating across the board. A modest Stars rating suggests this will be a gritty, collective battle rather than a showcase of individual brilliance.
Key Battle
The defining clash takes place between JEF United Chiba's goalkeeper José Aurelio Suárez and Machida Zelvia's creative outlet from the back, Yuta Nakayama. If Nakayama can continue delivering key passes and stretching the play, Suárez will need to command his box flawlessly to keep the visitors at bay.
Our Prediction
We expect Machida Zelvia to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory. The away side should control possession just enough to force a decisive error, utilizing their slight statistical advantage to break the deadlock in a cagey affair.