2025 J1 League (Japan) Previews, Stats and Live Scores

Find out everything you need to know about J1 League football in Japan on Oddspedia. Check the latest standings, results, statistics and live-streaming information for all matches in the league. Furthermore, our odds comparison will show you the best odds for all the upcoming matches in the J1 League, and which bookmakers you can make the most profit with your football bets.

To get you in the perfect mood for the next J1 League matchday, we will now present you with our preview for the upcoming matches. So, you can astound your friends and hopefully turn a profit at the bookies with your newfound football knowledge. This is by using the interesting facts, the latest footballing news and the many useful statistics that we will now bestow upon you!

Round 38 Preview - Key Fixtures and Predictions

On 12/08/2024, soccer fans all over the world will excitedly be watching the J.League teams in Japan fight for a victory in one of the ten matches of the 38th matchday. The 38th round starts on Sunday at 05:00 with a match between Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo and Kashiwa Reysol. Last match of the round will have Sagan Tosu and Jubilo Iwata will be competing for the three points on 12/08/2024 at 05:00.

Already, last week we saw some interesting matches, for example when Cerezo Osaka faced Kashima Antlers and lost 0-2. Furthermore, there was the match of Machida Zelvia vs. Kyoto Sanga FC. Here, Machida Zelvia was the winner, defeating Kyoto Sanga FC 1-0. Yet another very watchable match was Kashiwa Reysol vs. Vissel Kobe, although no team managed to prevail and it ended in a 1-1 draw. Here, on Oddspedia, we provide you with a detailed overview and statistics of the upcoming J.League matchday in Japan– detailed information forall upcoming games, the teams and their recent form.

Matchweek 38 Highlights

Probably the most anticipated match will be Gamba Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima on 12/08/2024 at 05:00. Sanfrecce Hiroshima has the upper hand in this match, since they are currently on the second place in the table. However, they still want to make sure to keep their rank. Both teams won their last match (Gamba Osaka won against Albirex Niigata and Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo was beaten by Sanfrecce Hiroshima), so it will be exciting to see which one of them will play better in their upcoming clash. A look at their recent performance might shed some light on that question: Gamba Osaka was able to win the majority of their latest matches, however Sanfrecce Hiroshima wasn't as lucky, losing 3 of their last 5 games.

Another match fans are looking forward to takes place on 12/08/2024 at 05:00. Here, Kashima Antlers (currently in 5th place) will face Machida Zelvia (3rd place). They both could overthrow their opponent in their last match (Machida Zelvia played against Kyoto Sanga FC and Kashima Antlers won against Cerezo Osaka), so they will both be motivated to continue their winning streak. Looking at the teams' performance in their last matches can also be an indicator about their current form: Kashima Antlers's performance hasn't been that great lately, they only managed a draw in most of their recent games. Machida Zelvia performed a bit better, losing 2 and winning 2 of their last 5 matches.

People are also excited to see Vissel Kobe fight against Shonan Bellmare. They currently are in 1st place and 15th place, making their match interesting to watch. Both will have to step up their game and show their fans what they're made of, since none of them won their last match. You can also look at their recent performance to get an idea of their chances in the upcoming match: Shonan Bellmare managed to be victorious in most of their recent games, winning 3 out of their last 5. Vissel Kobe performed alright in their recent matches. They achieved two victories and lost 1 out of five times.

Scheduled Matches

The following games of the current matchday are scheduled for this week:

08/12/2024:

• Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo - Kashiwa Reysol 05:00 UTC
• Kashima Antlers - Machida Zelvia 05:00 UTC
• Urawa Red Diamonds - Albirex Niigata 05:00 UTC
• FC Tokyo - Cerezo Osaka 05:00 UTC
• Kawasaki Frontale - Avispa Fukuoka 05:00 UTC
• Yokohama F Marinos - Nagoya Grampus 05:00 UTC
• Kyoto Sanga FC - Tokyo Verdy 05:00 UTC
• Gamba Osaka - Sanfrecce Hiroshima 05:00 UTC
• Vissel Kobe - Shonan Bellmare 05:00 UTC
• Sagan Tosu - Jubilo Iwata 05:00 UTC

Current J.League Table

Vissel Kobe are currently leading the table with 69 points and a goal differencial of 22 (58 scored and 36 received). So far, they have won 20 out of their 37 matches–but since they're only leading by 1 point, Sanfrecce Hiroshima (2/68pts) could take the lead this week, if they win their match against Gamba Osaka (4/63pts). Of course, Vissel Kobe would also have to lose their match. In any case, players will give their best to help their team win. But not only the top of the table has some interesting matches to offer–teams in the lower half also have to fight hard to stay in their league and not finish the season in last place. At the last place, there are Sagan Tosu (20/32pts) with 32 points–and since they're already 9 points away from the last safe place, there's unfortunately no way they're going to be staying in the league after this season.

The biggest positive change in position, compared to the last matchday, has been made by Kawasaki Frontale (12/47 points), who moved up two positions and are now in 12th place in the league. On the other side, Urawa Red Diamonds (11/49 points) made the biggest loss in positions, losing a total of two ranks.

Japan's J.League in a Glance: Latest 2024/24 Details

20 teams are fighting for the title in the J.League 2024. Of the total 391 matches the teams have to participate in this season, 382 matches have already been played, leaving 9 still to go. The current season started on 02/23/2024 and will have games played until 12/08/2024. Three teams will be demoted to a lower league where they will have to prove themselves in the next season. Also, the first four teams will qualify to play in bigger tournaments.

The Best Players this season

Currently, Anderson Lopes is dominating the league and leading the list of the best players by points. This season, he scored twenty-four goals and assisted with two goals. Some other players are also trying to lead the list of best players. On the second place, there are currently Yuma Suzuki and Shin Yamada who are playing for Kashima Antlers and Kawasaki Frontale.

These are the current best 10 players of the league by points:

Who are the top goalscorers in the league?

Looking at the list of the league's best goal scorers, a player of Yokohama F Marinos is leading the list with twenty-four goals: Anderson Lopes. He's followed by a player of Cerezo Osaka who so far managed to score twenty-one goals in the J.League 2024: Leo Ceara. Will he be able to claim the title of the top goal scorer at the end of the season? Further down the list, players of Kawasaki Frontale and Jubilo Iwata are also trying to work their way up the goal-getter list: Shin Yamada and Ryo Germain are all hoping to be in the spotlight at the end of the J.League 2024.

Counting only the goals scored, the following players are the best in the league:

Current Assists Leaders

Most goals can only be shot when at least two players work together and combine their forces to work their way around the opponent's defense. Therefore, it is also important to take a look at the top assisting players. Currently, in this season of the J.League, five players are competing for the title of the top assisting player: Yuma Suzuki, Takashi Usami, Yan, Shintaro Nago and Lucas Fernandes
Looking at the total assists per player, this is the current status of the list containing the best assisting players:

Card Rankings

Fairness and sportsmanship are also very important when evaluating players and teams. Hence, it can be good to know which of the players aren't too particular about fairness. Currently, the player with the most cards is Wataru Harada, who received a total of eight cards this season. Following him, with 8 yellow and 0 red cards, is Douglas Grolli. The following list shows the players in the league who received the most bookings:

League Stats - Player Statistics and Top Scorers

J1 League Live Streaming and TV Schedule

Here at oddspedia, you can discover where to watch all J1 League Football matches live on TV and/or via live stream. Simply, select the game you wish to watch and you will be presented with TV listings and live stream options for the game.

Also, you can see below the upcoming J1 League Matches in Japan with available live streams. So you will not miss out on any of the Football action!

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