J1 League · 2026Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00
JEF United Chiba
0 : 2
Kashima
Full time
Match recap
Kashima secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over JEF United Chiba in their J1 League encounter today. The visitors took control early, establishing a 1-0 lead before the break. Their dominance continued into the second half, where they capped off a strong performance with a second goal, effectively sealing the points. JEF United struggled to create clear-cut chances throughout, their attacks frequently blunted by a well-organised Kashima defence. This result sees Kashima climb the table, while JEF United will be left to rue a missed opportunity to gain ground, highlighting areas for improvement in their attacking play.
Markets (closing odds)
Match Result
Home4.60
Draw3.47
Away1.61
Away Team Goals 0.5
Over 0.51.11
Under 0.54.32
Away Team Goals 1
Over 11.24
Under 13.18
Away Team Goals O/U 1.5
Over 1.51.77
Under 1.51.79
Away Team Goals 2
Over 22.69
Under 21.33
Away Team Goals 2.5
Over 2.53.53
Under 2.51.19
Events
- 43'Goal — R. Araki (Normal Goal)
- 45'Card — Carlinhos Junior (Yellow Card)
- 46'subst — M. Shinada (Substitution 1)
- 53'Card — Zain Issaka (Yellow Card)
- 61'Card — Carlinhos Junior (Yellow Card)
- 61'Card — Carlinhos Junior (Red Card)
- 62'subst — A. Cavric (Substitution 1)
- 63'subst — G. Shibasaki (Substitution 2)
- 71'subst — Z. Issaka (Substitution 2)
- 71'subst — M. Himeno (Substitution 3)
- 76'subst — R. Araki (Substitution 3)
- 76'subst — K. Anzai (Substitution 4)
- 85'subst — T. Tsukui (Substitution 4)
- 87'subst — Leo Ceara (Substitution 5)
- 88'Goal — S. Morooka (Normal Goal)
Match statistics
4Shots on Goal5
4Shots off Goal6
10Total Shots13
2Blocked Shots2
6Shots insidebox10
4Shots outsidebox3
14Fouls11
9Corner Kicks0
2Offsides0
39%Ball Possession61%
3Yellow Cards0
1Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves4
311Total passes503
239Passes accurate422
77%Passes %84%
0.62expected_goals2.14
—goals_prevented—
Lineups
JEF United Chiba4-4-2- J. SuarezG
- I. TakahashiD
- R. KuboniwaD
- T. KawanoD
- M. HidakaD
- Z. IssakaM
- M. ShinadaM
- T. MaeM
- T. TsukuiM
- M. HimenoF
- Carlinhos JuniorF
Kashima4-2-3-1- T. HayakawaG
- K. NonoD
- N. UedaD
- Kim Tae-HyeonD
- K. AnzaiD
- G. ShibasakiM
- K. MisaoM
- Y. SuzukiM
- R. ArakiM
- A. CavricM
- Leo CearaF
Form
JEF United Chiba — last 5 home
LLLDW
Kashima — last 5 away
LDLWW
Head to head
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Standings — J1 League
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF:GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashima | 16 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 28:11 | 39 |
| 1 |  Nagoya Grampus | 16 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 30:21 | 31 |
| 2 |  FC Tokyo | 16 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 31:17 | 35 |
| 2 |  Vissel Kobe | 16 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 26:22 | 31 |
| 3 |  Machida Zelvia | 16 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 26:20 | 33 |
| 3 |  Gamba Osaka | 17 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 29:24 | 25 |
| 4 |  Tokyo Verdy | 16 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 21:20 | 25 |
| 4 |  Cerezo Osaka | 16 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 21:18 | 25 |
| 5 |  Sanfrecce Hirosh | 16 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 23:21 | 24 |
| 5 |  Urawa | 16 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 25:20 | 24 |
| 6 |  Shimizu S-pulse | 16 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 22:21 | 24 |
| 6 |  Kawasaki Frontal | 16 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 21:26 | 23 |
| 7 |  Fagiano Okayama | 16 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 22:26 | 23 |
| 7 |  Mito Hollyhock | 16 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 22:35 | 18 |
| 8 |  Yokohama F. Mari | 16 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 22:30 | 17 |
| 8 |  Avispa Fukuoka | 17 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 21:30 | 21 |
| 9 |  Kashiwa Reysol | 16 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 17:22 | 14 |
| 9 |  Kyoto Sanga | 16 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 21:24 | 20 |
| 10 | JEF United Chiba | 16 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 16:28 | 12 |
| 10 |  V-varen Nagasaki | 16 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 18:26 | 19 |