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Verdy vs Chiba

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J1 League 2026 Ajinomoto Stadium, Tokyo
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Match Events

44'
Kuboniwa R.
48'
Mae T.
51' Event
Teranuma S.

AI Match Summary

The J1 League 2026 game between Verdy and Chiba finished 1-0, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Verdy.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

47%
Verdy
30%
Draws
23%
Chiba
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Verdy

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

23% / Low Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Verdy come out ahead of Chiba on wins alone.
  • 23% — that's where the model lands on Chiba taking it.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 75.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 32.8%
Verdy Clean Sheet 16%
Chiba Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Verdy Chiba
Matches Played 29 28
Wins 10 7
Draws 3 2
Losses 16 19
Goals Scored 1.07 1.21
Goals Conceded 1.76 1.71
Expected Goals (xG) 1.38 1.50
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 18, 2026 J1 League
Verdy vs Chiba
1:0
Apr 4, 2026 J1 League
Chiba vs Verdy
3:2
Nov 26, 2023 J2 League
Verdy vs Chiba
2:1
Oct 22, 2023 J2 League
Verdy vs Chiba
3:2
Apr 16, 2023 J2 League
Chiba vs Verdy
1:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Verdy Compare

Top Goalscorer Teranuma S.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.06
Avg xA / game 0.69

Chiba Compare

Avg xG / game 1.36
Avg xA / game 0.83

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Verdy 28 / 100
Chiba 50 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Verdy Chiba

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Chiba Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Chiba's defensive record shows goals conceded in 86% of 28 matches.

Verdy found the back of the net in 66% of recent matches (29 games).

Historical meetings average 3.00 goals per match.

Difficult form: Chiba registered 4 defeats in their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Verdy VS Chiba
0.75 Goals Scored 1
2 Goals Conceded 2
63% Over 1.5 88%
38% Over 2.5 63%
25% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Verdy

(Home)
14 Aug
Verdy
1 : 3
Kashiwa Reysol
09 Aug
Verdy
1 : 1
Kawasaki Frontale
06 Jun
Verdy
2 : 4
Gamba Osaka
30 May
Gamba Osaka
1 : 1
Verdy
24 May
Verdy
0 : 6
Yokohama F. Marinos
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Chiba

(Away)
08 Aug
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
3 : 0
Chiba
01 Aug
Chiba
0 : 1
Kashiwa Reysol
06 Jun
Chiba
1 : 2
Avispa Fukuoka
30 May
Avispa Fukuoka
2 : 2
Chiba
23 May
Kashiwa Reysol
4 : 2
Chiba
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Kashima Antlers 18 15 0 3 31:11 45
2 FC Tokyo 18 13 0 5 32:18 37
3 Machida Zelvia 18 13 0 5 28:22 37
4 Kawasaki Frontale 18 10 0 8 26:28 28
5 Verdy 18 10 0 8 22:26 28
6 Urawa Reds 18 7 0 11 25:22 25
7 Yokohama F. Marinos 18 6 0 12 28:31 20
8 Kashiwa Reysol 18 7 0 11 22:24 20
9 Mito 18 6 0 12 23:39 18
10 Chiba 18 3 0 15 18:34 12
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League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Vissel Kobe 18 11 0 7 29:25 35
2 Cerezo Osaka 18 11 0 7 30:21 31
3 Nagoya Grampus 18 10 0 8 33:31 31
4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 10 0 8 31:23 30
5 Gamba Osaka 18 10 0 8 31:25 28
6 Okayama 18 8 0 10 26:29 26
7 Shimizu S-Pulse 18 8 0 10 23:25 24
8 Kyoto 18 8 0 10 22:28 23
9 V-Varen Nagasaki 18 7 0 11 21:29 21
10 Avispa Fukuoka 18 7 0 11 21:31 21
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