J1 League Gameweek 7
Tokyo Verdy 1 - 1 FT JEF United Chiba
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Futmetrix Verdict
29
FT
Thu, Sep 17
Plzen
0-3
Union St. Gilloise
⚡ Intensity
38
⚖️ Balance
22
🏆 Stakes
0
🎲 Upset
10
Union St. Gilloise conquer Doosan Arena.
Futmetrix Verdict
51
FT
Thu, Sep 17
Real Betis
1-0
Getafe
⚡ Intensity
51
⚖️ Balance
25
🏆 Stakes
33
🎲 Upset
0
Ezzalzouli breakthrough sinks ten-man Getafe.
Futmetrix Verdict
41
FT
Thu, Sep 17
OFI
2-0
1899 Hoffenheim
⚡ Intensity
41
⚖️ Balance
28
🏆 Stakes
0
🎲 Upset
100
OFI stun Hoffenheim in Crete.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
19' Matheus Vidotto
Masaru Hidaka 42'
↓ Naohiro Sugiyama ↑Erison Danilo de Souza 45'
45'+1 Yuya Fukuda
HT
Daichi Ishikawa 53'
65' ↓ Hayato Hirao ↑Kazunari Ichimi
74' ↓ Kosuke Saito ↑Soma Meshino
74' ↓ Yuya Fukuda ↑Issei Kumatoriya
↓ Masaru Hidaka ↑Koki Yonekura 75'
↓ Daniel Hall ↑Takashi Kawano 75'
Koji Toriumi 83'
↓ Ken Yamura ↑Hiroto Goya 83'
87' ↓ Kaito Suzuki ↑Yuan Matsuhashi
90'+2 Naoki Hayashi (Shuhei Mizoguchi)
↓ Matheus Salgueiro Pains ↑Taishi Taguchi 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Tokyo Verdy
Goalkeepers
Matheus Vidotto 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kaito Suzuki 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Naoki Hayashi 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.5
Rating
Ryota Inoue 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Yuta Arai
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kosuke Saito 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Rei Hirakawa 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Shuhei Mizoguchi
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Yuya Fukuda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Forwards
Itsuki Someno 
MAGNET
48
Activity
48
Activity
23
Passes
25
Duels
BENCH
Yuya Nagasawa 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yosuke Uchida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maaya Sako
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kai Shibato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Soma Meshino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuan Matsuhashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Issei Kumatoriya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Soma Kanda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kazunari Ichimi 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
JEF United Chiba
Goalkeepers
J. Suarez 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Rikuto Ishio
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Daniel Hall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Koji Toriumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Masaru Hidaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Midfielders
Naohiro Sugiyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
45
Entry
Yusuke Kobayashi 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Matheus Índio
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Takumi Tsukui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Daichi Ishikawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ken Yamura
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
BENCH
Ryota Suzuki
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Takashi Kawano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Koki Yonekura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dudu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zain Issaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taishi Taguchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Naoki Tsubaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erison 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.6
Rating
Hiroto Goya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/18/2026 | Tokyo Verdy | 1 - 0 | JEF United Chiba | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 04/04/2026 | JEF United Chiba | 3 - 2 | Tokyo Verdy | J1 League | Fukuda Denshi Arena |
| 11/26/2023 | Tokyo Verdy | 2 - 1 | JEF United Chiba | J2 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 10/22/2023 | Tokyo Verdy | 3 - 2 | JEF United Chiba | J2 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 04/16/2023 | JEF United Chiba | 1 - 0 | Tokyo Verdy | J2 League | Fukuda Denshi Arena |
| 06/26/2022 | JEF United Chiba | 3 - 1 | Tokyo Verdy | J2 League | Fukuda Denshi Arena |
| 04/23/2022 | Tokyo Verdy | 1 - 1 | JEF United Chiba | J2 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 10/24/2021 | Tokyo Verdy | 1 - 5 | JEF United Chiba | J2 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 06/13/2021 | JEF United Chiba | 0 - 1 | Tokyo Verdy | J2 League | Fukuda Denshi Arena |
| 12/02/2020 | Tokyo Verdy | 1 - 1 | JEF United Chiba | J2 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
04/18/2026
04/04/2026
11/26/2023
10/22/2023
04/16/2023
06/26/2022
04/23/2022
10/24/2021
06/13/2021
12/02/2020
Tokyo Verdy Win
JEF United Chiba Win
Draw
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: +4
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: -3
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
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
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Tokyo Verdy
JEF United Chiba
Tokyo Verdy
JEF United Chiba
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Hayashi's Late Salvation Denies Chiba in Basement Battle
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. A desperate clash at the bottom of the table delivered 90th-minute drama, though a point apiece does little to alleviate either side's relegation fears.
The Relegation Scrap
The tension at Ajinomoto Stadium was palpable, reflected in a sky-high Stakes rating for this crucial six-pointer. Sitting 19th and 20th respectively, Tokyo Verdy and JEF United Chiba knew exactly what was on the line. The home side dominated possession with 61% of the ball, raining an incredible 22 shots down on the visitors' goal. Yet Chiba refused to buckle, employing a rugged, disruptive setup that yielded 20 fouls but successfully blunted Verdy's attacking rhythm throughout a frustrating opening forty-five minutes.
Erison's Instant Impact
The tactical picture completely shifted at halftime. Chiba introduced Erison Danilo de Souza, and the substitution immediately injected lethal pace into their transitions. In the 58th minute, the Brazilian striker found the breakthrough against the run of play, sparking a massive surge in the match's Intensity. Rocked by the goal, Verdy threw caution to the wind. They besieged the penalty area, forcing 9 corners and prompting desperate goalkeeping heroics as the combined save count climbed to nine.
Hayashi's Late Salvation
Just as Chiba prepared to celebrate a monumental smash-and-grab victory, the hosts struck back. In the 90th minute, Shuhei Mizoguchi carved out the perfect delivery for Naoki Hayashi, who buried a dramatic equalizer. This late twist highlighted the supreme Balance of a contest where neither side truly asserted total control. While the jubilation in the stands was deafening, the reality of the league table remains grim. Both clubs stay stranded in the drop zone on four points, sitting two agonizing points away from safety.
Key Questions
Did Tokyo Verdy deserve the late equalizer?
Absolutely. They dominated possession and generated 22 total shots. Their relentless pressure, including nine corners, eventually broke Chiba's stubborn resistance.
How did substitute Erison change the game?
Coming on at halftime, he instantly provided a focal point for Chiba's attack, finding the back of the net just 13 minutes into his appearance.
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 Desperation Sets In as Verdy Host Chiba
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 25/100. An ugly but undeniably tense bottom-of-the-table scrap where the fear of losing heavily trumps the desire to win.
The Setup
Tokyo Verdy welcome JEF United Chiba to Ajinomoto Stadium on September 13, 2026, for an early-season relegation six-pointer. Both sides have endured truly miserable starts to their J1 League campaigns. Verdy sit rock bottom in 20th place, winless with just two points and two goals scored in five outings. Chiba occupy the 19th spot, fielding a highly porous defense that has already shipped 15 goals in six matches. While the Stakes are nominally modest this early in the calendar, the psychological burden on both squads is immense. With neither side showing a competent Form rating, expect a gritty, disjointed affair. The overall Balance of the tie suggests a tight contest simply because both teams are struggling to execute basic attacking patterns. Lacking Stars to provide a moment of individual magic, this is a fixture strictly for the purists of survival football.
Key Battle
Itsuki Someno vs K. Tanaka. While Someno has been forced to feed off scraps to provide any sort of attacking outlet for the home side, Tanaka actually carries a legitimate goal threat for the visitors and must find a way past Verdy's low block.
Our Prediction
A scrappy 1-1 draw. Verdy will likely break their scoring duck at home against Chiba's shockingly leaky backline, but the hosts lack the defensive conviction to hold onto a lead.