Relegation zone battle as Tokyo rivals seek momentum
Tokyo Verdy and JEF United Chiba meet at the Ajinomoto Stadium with both sides desperate to climb out of the bottom three after slow starts to the campaign.
Tokyo Verdy enter this fixture sitting 19th in the J1 League with three points from their opening six matches. They have struggled for consistency in front of goal, failing to score in their last two outings, including a 0-0 draw against Cerezo Osaka and a 0-2 home defeat to Vissel Kobe. With 32 games still to play, they are looking to ignite their season and secure their first win in five matches.
JEF United Chiba occupy 20th place, also on three points, as they navigate their first season back in the top tier since 2008. While they suffered heavy defeats recently—including a 0-4 loss to Machida Zelvia and a 2-4 result against Kawasaki Frontale—they finally found some momentum last time out with a 2-0 victory over Gamba Osaka. This win provides a vital platform for a side that won the J2 play-offs to earn their place in the J1 League this year.
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Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
Tokyo VerdyJEF United ChibaWhole season, home and away combined — Tokyo Verdy 13 games, JEF United Chiba 13 games.
Tokyo VerdyJEF United ChibaPast meetings.
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Where they sit in the table.
J1 League (Japan) standings · both teams highlighted in context.
