J1 League Regular Season - 10
JEF United Chiba 1 - 1 PEN 2-3 Mito Hollyhock
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
↓ M. Fofana ↑T. Ushizawa 11'
Matheus Leiria 45'+4
HT
59' ↓ M. Hidaka ↑R. Ishio
59' ↓ T. Tsukui ↑N. Sugiyama
59' ↓ Z. Issaka ↑M. Himeno
66' Y. Kobayashi
↓ Matheus Leiria ↑R. Nemoto 69'
↓ M. Arai ↑H. Yamamoto 69'
72' ↓ T. Mae ↑T. Yasui
74' I. Takahashi
75' T. Yasui (H. Goya)
↓ T. Semba ↑K. Yamazaki 82'
↓ K. Itakura ↑S. Omori 83'
K. Osaki 90'+8
90'+9 ↓ Y. Kobayashi ↑Y. Igari
120'+1 I. Takahashi
K. Osaki 120'+1
120'+2 D. Ishikawa
A. Watanabe 120'+2
120'+3 M. Himeno
S. Omori 120'+3
120'+4 R. Ishio
R. Nemoto 120'+4
120'+5 H. Goya
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
JEF United Chiba
Goalkeepers
Tomoya Wakahara 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Issei Takahashi 
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6
Rating
Daisuke Suzuki 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Takashi Kawano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Masaru Hidaka
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Zain Issaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Yusuke Kobayashi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Takayuki Mae
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Takumi Tsukui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Forwards
Daichi Ishikawa
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.3
Rating
Hiroto Goya
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.7
Rating
BENCH
José Aurelio Suárez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rikuto Ishio
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.7
Rating
Ryota Kuboniwa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Naohiro Sugiyama
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Makoto Himeno
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.3
Rating
Takuya Yasui 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Yuma Igari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuro Iwai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taiki Amagasa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mito Hollyhock
Goalkeepers
Konosuke Nishikawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Takumi Mase 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Malick Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
11
Entry
Kenta Itakura 
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
76
Passes
5
Duels
Takahiro Iida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Matheus Leiria 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Taishi Semba
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Koshi Osaki
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.2
Rating
Mizuki Arai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Forwards
Tada Keisuke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arata Watanabe
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.3
Rating
BENCH
Shuhei Matsubara
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Takeshi Ushizawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sho Omori
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.7
Rating
Yamamota Hayata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kiichi Yamazaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuto Yamashita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kotatsu Kawakami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryo Nemoto
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.5
Rating
Koya Okuda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/22/2026 | Mito Hollyhock | 1 - 1 (PEN 5-3) | JEF United Chiba | J1 League | K's Denki Stadium Mito |
| 10/19/2025 | Mito Hollyhock | 0 - 1 | JEF United Chiba | J2 League | Best Denki Stadium |
| 04/05/2025 | JEF United Chiba | 2 - 1 | Mito Hollyhock | J2 League | Fukuda Denshi Arena |
| 09/07/2024 | JEF United Chiba | 4 - 0 | Mito Hollyhock | J2 League | Fukuda Denshi Arena |
| 03/24/2024 | Mito Hollyhock | 0 - 0 | JEF United Chiba | J2 League | K’s Denki Stadium |
| 10/08/2023 | JEF United Chiba | 1 - 1 | Mito Hollyhock | J2 League | Fukuda Denshi Arena |
02/22/2026
10/19/2025
04/05/2025
09/07/2024
03/24/2024
10/08/2023
JEF United Chiba Win
Mito Hollyhock Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Penalty Heartbreak at the Arena
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. A relentless mid-table duel at Fukuda Denshi Arena required the brutal lottery of a penalty shootout to finally separate two fiercely matched sides.
The Opening Blow
Mito Hollyhock edged possession early on, holding fifty-one percent of the ball and attempting to dictate the tempo of this regular season clash. The midfield battle was gritty and uncompromising, with both teams struggling to find a clear path through well-organized defensive lines. Just as the first half looked destined to end in a stalemate, Matheus Leiria shattered the deadlock. In the forty-fifth minute, he unleashed a clinical finish that gave the visitors a crucial advantage heading into the break. This high Intensity start set the tone for the rest of the match, forcing the home side to completely rethink their approach during the half-time team talk. The visitors looked comfortable, absorbing the pressure and frustrating the home crowd.
The Bench Responds
The second half transformed into a tactical chess match. JEF United Chiba pushed forward relentlessly, seeking a way back into the contest. Their persistence finally paid off thanks to an inspired substitution. T. Yasui entered the fray and instantly changed the dynamic of the attack. In the seventy-fifth minute, he latched onto a precise pass from H. Goya and buried the equalizer, sending the home supporters into a frenzy. The Balance of the match shifted completely as momentum swung in favor of the hosts. At the back, Takashi Kawano put in an outstanding shift to ensure no further defensive lapses occurred. Despite late pushes from both sides, regular time could not separate them.
The Shootout Lottery
With nothing separating the teams at one-all, the drama culminated in a tense penalty shootout. The spot-kick lottery saw agonizing pressure mount on the takers. Mito Hollyhock struck firmly through the likes of K. Osaki, while the home side faltered early with devastating misses from I. Takahashi and D. Ishikawa. Rikuto Ishio managed to convert his penalty, momentarily keeping the hosts alive and hoping for a miracle. However, the final burden fell heavily on H. Goya. His agonizing miss in the fifth round confirmed the outcome, handing the visitors a dramatic three-two shootout victory. It was a cruel end for the hosts, but a resilient overall display earned the away side the critical points.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by Matheus Leiria the turning point?
He did not take a penalty. H. Goya’s crucial miss in the final round of the shootout was the actual turning point.
How dramatic was the late winner by Matheus Leiria?
He actually scored the opening goal in the 45th minute, not a late winner. The match ultimately went to a penalty shootout.
How did substitute Matheus Leiria change the game?
He was a starter, not a substitute. He made a huge impact by scoring the opening goal just before half-time.
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.
Chaos Expected as Leaky Defenses Collide
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 67/100. With both backlines shipping goals at an alarming rate, this mid-table clash guarantees chaos and attacking drama.
The Setup
On April 11, 2026, Fukuda Denshi Arena sets the stage for an incredibly tight J1 League encounter between JEF United Chiba and Mito Hollyhock. The visitors currently sit 6th on 12 points, just three points ahead of 10th-placed Chiba. A staggering Balance metric underscores a probability gap of just 0.7%, making this anyone's game. While the early-season Stakes are relatively modest, a disastrous Form trend defines the narrative: combined, these two units are bleeding 4.2 goals per match.
Key Battle
This match will be defined by an intense unit-versus-unit battle as Chiba's forwards look to exploit Mito's fragile defensive shape. The visitors are yielding 2.5 goals per game, an open invitation for attacker Carlinhos Júnior to assert his dominance. However, Chiba's own defensive struggles mean their backline will face relentless pressure. They will heavily rely on goalkeeper Ryota Suzuki, whose incredible Stars rating stems from making 8 saves in a single outing, to keep them anchored when the structure inevitably breaks down.
Our Prediction
A clean sheet is a fantasy here. We expect a thrilling 3-2 victory for Mito Hollyhock, taking advantage of an end-to-end game where defensive organization takes a backseat to attacking intent.