Prediction Shimizu S-Pulse - JEF United Ichihara Chiba today 16:30 19/09/2026.

Shimizu S-Pulse has a stable core group with regularly starting players such as Togo Umeda (goalkeeper), Hidehiro Sugai (defender), Yudai Shimamoto (midfielder), and Tomoya Fujii (midfielder), who play a key role in both defense and attack.

Shimizu S-Pulse demonstrates flexibility in tactics, frequently adjusting formations from 4-3-3 to 4-2-3-1 or 4-1-4-1 depending on the opponent, showing a certain level of adaptability in matches.

Shimizu S-Pulse is currently ranked 13th out of 18 teams in the Japanese J1 League 2026-2027 after 7 matches, with 7 points (2 wins, 1 draw, 4 losses), reflecting average stability.

The team has a "Ratio" (1.33) indicating a certain balance between attack and defense, although the scoring and defensive performance are still average.

Unstable performance with a 40% win rate, combined with several heavy losses (3-1, 1-0) and an inability to maintain positive results in crucial matches.

Weak defense with 10 goals conceded (an average of 1 goal per game), including 2 heavy defeats, while keeping a clean sheet in only 2 matches (28.57%)

Poor match discipline, with 13 yellow cards and 2 red cards, particularly one red card from the 3-1 defeat against Kawasaki Frontale, significantly affecting their playing style.

The heavy reliance on the starting player group makes the team vulnerable when they are absent, while lacking quality substitutes to replace them.

JEF United Ichihara Chiba possesses a stable personnel structure with key players such as goalkeeper José Suárez, defender Daniel Hall, midfielder Matheus Salgueiro Pains, and Takumi Tsukui, who have demonstrated their ability to control the game and create opportunities in recent matches.

JEF United Ichihara Chiba has the ability to keep a clean sheet in some matches, such as against Kamatamare Sanuki and Gamba Osaka, demonstrating the potential to improve their defensive capabilities if they maintain discipline.

JEF United Ichihara Chiba is experimenting with various tactical formations (4-4-2, 3-4-2-1) to seek a balance between attack and defense, although they have not yet established a stable system.

JEF United Ichihara Chiba has a high participation rate in open matches (BTS) at 42.86%, indicating their ability to maintain an exciting game even without being able to turn it into a victory.

JEF United Ichihara Chiba is going through an unstable period with inconsistent results (2 wins, 3 draws, 5 losses in the last 10 games), showing a lack of consistency in their play and match outcomes.

JEF United Ichihara Chiba conceded 17 goals in 10 matches (an average of 1.7 goals per match), with 3 heavy losses (1-2, 0-2, 0-4), reflecting weakness in the defense and defensive capabilities.

JEF United Ichihara Chiba received 18 yellow cards in 10 matches (an average of 1.8 yellow cards per match), showing a lack of focus and uncontrolled playing behavior, especially in losses.

JEF United Ichihara Chiba is in 20th place in the J1 League 2026-2027 standings with only 4 points after 7 matches, indicating poor performance and a direct relegation risk.