JEF United Chiba vs Sagan Tosu prediction and betting tips on July 5, 2025
J. League 2 Japan
Game Prediction
To keep up the pressure and stay in touch with the J. League 2 Japan's leading duo, JEF United Chiba must win against Sagan Tosu on July 5. This match on Matchday 22 is an important one for the visitors, who are aiming to break into the top 6.
JEF United Chiba vs Sagan Tosu key stats and trends
- 3 of last 5 meetings ended in draws with 1 win each
- JEF United won just 1 of their last 10 games ( 5L & 4D)
- 3 of last 5 JEF United Chiba home games ended in draws
- JEF United Chiba scored 1.5 goals and conceded 1 on average
- Sagan Tosu lost just 1 of their last 10 games (5W 4D)
- Sagan Tosu scored and conceded 1 goal on average
JEF United Chiba vs Sagan Tosu recent form
JEF United Chiba have been in the J. League since 2009, when they were relegated from J. League 1 Japan. No rise, no descent into 3rd division either. JEF, Inu is an old club founded in 1946 and has won the Japan Cup 4 times and even the Asian Champions League once. The 2025 season has got off to a great start for Chiba. After 21 matches, they occupy 3rd place on the podium with 38 points, 4 less than the leader. But recent results have not been good. JEF United Chiba last won on May 11 against Imabari FC 1-0. Since then, they've drawn (4) and lost (3).
Opposite is Sagan Tosu. From 2012 to 2024, Sagan Tosu played in the top flight of Japanese soccer. 12 years during which the club didn't win a single trophy, contenting itself with mid-table positions. The year 2024 was a real failure. The club from Tosu in Saga prefecture finished bottom of J. League 1 Japan. They are now back in level 2 of Japanese soccer. Not a great start. After 21 matchdays, Sagan Tosu are ranked 8th with 33 points, 7 behind 2nd. Since the start, they have lost 6 times, drawn 6 and won 9. To get back into the J. League 1 Japan, you have to start winning a lot of games.
Form
- United Chiba: D D D L L
- Sagan Tosu: D W L D W
Predicted line-ups
- JEF United Chiba probable line-up: José, Mae-Suzuki-Toriumi-Takahashi, Naoki-Tahuchi-Shinada-Naohiro, Junior-Daichi
- Sagan Tosu probable line-up: Toyota, Ogawa-Reya-Inoue, Arai-Takura-Nagi-Tafari, Kenta-Slivka-Jun
JEF United Chiba vs Sagan Tosu pre-game odds and win probability
JEF United Chiba have a 47% chance of victory at 1.98. A draw is 27% likely at 3.38. Victory for the visitors is expected at 26% valued at 3.54.
Correct score prediction: JEF United Chiba 1-1 Sagan Tosu
Both teams are defending well. At home we expect JEF United Chiba to fight for victory. Failing that, they should draw with Sagan Tosu. Our likely score is 1-1.
Expert tip: draw and under 2.5 goals
Odds are 54% and 1.72. This fact has been verified over Sagan Tosu's last 4 matches and 8 times over JEF United Chiba's last 10 matches.
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