J1 League Matchweek Preview — 18 Mar 2026

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J1 League Matchweek Preview — 18 Mar 2026

Generated 18 March 2026 at 08:00

J1 League matchweek preview covering 10 fixtures. Consensus odds from up to 21 bookmakers with model predictions.

Current Standings

#TeamWDLGDPts
4Hiroshima Sanfrecce FC20810+1868
5Vissel Kobe181010+1364
8Kawasaki Frontale151211+1057
9Gamba Osaka17615-257
10Cerezo Osaka141014+352
11FC Tokyo131114-750
12Avispa Fukuoka121214-448
13Fagiano Okayama12917-945
16Nagoya Grampus111017-1243
17Tokyo Verdy111017-1843

Matches This Round

Cerezo Osaka vs Fagiano Okayama

Consensus: Cerezo Osaka 2.09 (48%) | Draw 3.71 (27%) | Fagiano Okayama 3.95 (25%)

Avispa Fukuoka vs Shimizu S Pulse

Consensus: Avispa Fukuoka 3.07 (33%) | Draw 3.46 (29%) | Shimizu S Pulse 2.59 (39%)

JEF United Chiba vs FC Tokyo

Consensus: JEF United Chiba 4.24 (24%) | Draw 3.76 (27%) | FC Tokyo 2.01 (50%)

Vissel Kobe vs Gamba Osaka

Consensus: Vissel Kobe 1.82 (55%) | Draw 3.96 (25%) | Gamba Osaka 5.09 (20%)

Nagoya Grampus vs Hiroshima Sanfrecce FC

Consensus: Nagoya Grampus 3.46 (29%) | Draw 3.70 (27%) | Hiroshima Sanfrecce FC 2.27 (44%)

Tokyo Verdy vs Kawasaki Frontale

Consensus: Tokyo Verdy 3.34 (30%) | Draw 3.57 (28%) | Kawasaki Frontale 2.37 (42%)

V-Varen Nagasaki vs Kyoto Purple Sanga

Consensus: V-Varen Nagasaki 2.90 (34%) | Draw 3.58 (28%) | Kyoto Purple Sanga 2.66 (38%)

Mito HollyHock vs Yokohama F Marinos

Consensus: Mito HollyHock 2.56 (39%) | Draw 3.45 (29%) | Yokohama F Marinos 3.13 (32%)

FC Machida Zelvia vs Kashima Antlers

Consensus: FC Machida Zelvia 2.70 (37%) | Draw 3.32 (30%) | Kashima Antlers 3.05 (33%)

Urawa Red Diamonds vs Kashiwa Reysol

Consensus: Urawa Red Diamonds 3.30 (30%) | Draw 3.63 (28%) | Kashiwa Reysol 2.37 (42%)

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