JEF United Chiba - Ehime predictions and free betting tips [18/05/2024]

On 18 May 2024, the next round of the second division of the Japanese football championship will take place, featuring the home team, Ichihara Chiba, hosting the visiting side, Ehime.

Probable Lineups and Formations

Ichihara Chiba prefers to play with a (4-4-2) formation.
Ehime prefers to play with a (4-3-3) formation.

Stadium

The match will take place on 18 May 2024 at the home arena of Ichihara Chiba, which accommodates around 10,000 spectators.

Ichihara Chiba

The hosts, with 21 points from 15 matches in the regular season, are currently in 9th place in the Japanese Championship standings. The team has scored 28 goals and conceded 18.

Ehime

The visiting side, also with 21 points from 15 matches in the regular season, is in 10th place in the Japanese Championship standings. The team has scored 20 goals and conceded 18.

Head-to-Head Meetings

The teams have met numerous times in the championship and the country's cup competitions. In the last five head-to-head encounters, Ichihara Chiba has 2 victories, while Ehime has 1 win, and 2 matches ended in a 1-1 draw.

Prediction for the Match Ichihara Chiba - Ehime

It is very difficult to single out a favourite in this matchup, as the two teams are of roughly equal level and are positioned next to each other in the standings, occupying 9th and 10th places respectively. It is worth noting that both teams enjoy and excel at playing attacking football, scoring a lot while also conceding a fair number of goals. Therefore, we expect a spectacular and high-scoring match.