The J1 League sees Urawa take on JEF United Chiba on Saturday 2 May, kicking off at 08:00 (WAT) at Saitama Stadium 2002. Urawa are 6th with 25 points from 18 games (in the bottom half), while JEF United Chiba sit 10th on 12 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 13 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Urawa's last 5: WLLLL Most recently they beat Kawasaki Frontale 2–0 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.7 conceded.
JEF United Chiba's last 5: LLLWL Most recently they lost to Yokohama F. Marinos 2–3 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.8 for Urawa and 0.9 for JEF United Chiba. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 57%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Urawa 59%, draw 23%, JEF United Chiba 18%.
Safer route: Urawa or draw (82%) at 1.17.
Both teams to score: yes (57%) at 1.85.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 73% chance at odds of 1.33. Predicted score: Urawa 2–0 JEF United Chiba. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Urawa59%fair 1.70 · @1.68
Draw23%fair 4.39 · @3.65
JEF United Chiba18%fair 5.47 · @5.00
2.73Expected goals
1.82Urawa xG
0.91JEF United Chiba xG
57%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–012%
2–011%
1–111%
2–110%
3–07%
0–07%
From our goals model: Urawa 1.8 – 0.9 JEF United Chiba expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Urawa to win✓
59%
1.70
1.68
Double chance
Urawa or draw✓
82%
1.22
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
57%
1.76
1.85 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
73%
1.36
1.33
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
50%
2.00
1.83
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
72%
1.39
1.30
Half-time result
Urawa ahead at half-time✓
42%
2.36
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Urawa / FT Urawa✓
37%
2.71
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
12%
8.40
–
Form
Urawa – last 6
WLLLLL
29 Apr
vs Kawasaki Frontale
2–0
W
25 Apr
vs Yokohama F. Marinos
2–3
L
18 Apr
@ Kashima
0–1
L
5 Apr
@ Kawasaki Frontale
2–3
L
22 Mar
vs Machida Zelvia
1–2
L
14 Mar
@ Tokyo Verdy
0–1
L
1.2Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
JEF United Chiba – last 6
LLLWLL
29 Apr
vs Yokohama F. Marinos
2–3
L
25 Apr
@ Kawasaki Frontale
1–2
L
18 Apr
@ Tokyo Verdy
0–1
L
4 Apr
vs Tokyo Verdy
3–2
W
22 Mar
@ Kashima
1–2
L
18 Mar
vs FC Tokyo
1–2
L
1.3Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Urawa and JEF United Chiba.
What is the prediction for Urawa vs JEF United Chiba?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Urawa vs JEF United Chiba?
On our numbers Urawa have a 59% chance of winning, the draw 23% and JEF United Chiba 18%.
How many goals will there be in Urawa vs JEF United Chiba?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Urawa vs JEF United Chiba?
Our predicted score is Urawa 2–0 JEF United Chiba, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Urawa vs JEF United Chiba?
Urawa vs JEF United Chiba (J1 League) kicks off on Saturday 2 May 2026 at 08:00 (West Africa Time) at Saitama Stadium 2002.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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