J2 League
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 35:11 | +24 | 47 | |
| 2 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 36:17 | +19 | 38 | |
| 3 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 41:27 | +14 | 35 | |
| 4 | 18 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 23:14 | +9 | 35 | |
| 5 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 21:13 | +8 | 33 | |
| 6 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 24:21 | +3 | 32 | |
| 7 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 28:17 | +11 | 30 | |
| 8 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 36:22 | +14 | 30 | |
| 9 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 27:20 | +7 | 29 | |
| 10 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 26:22 | +4 | 29 | |
| 11 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 42:33 | +9 | 29 | |
| 12 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 27:23 | +4 | 28 | |
| 13 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 30:29 | +1 | 28 | |
| 14 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 27:22 | +5 | 27 | |
| 15 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 38:29 | +9 | 27 | |
| 16 | 18 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 27:22 | +5 | 27 | |
| 17 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 31:26 | +5 | 27 | |
| 18 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 24:26 | -2 | 27 | |
| 19 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 27:27 | 0 | 26 | |
| 20 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 31:33 | -2 | 26 | |
| 21 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 23:24 | -1 | 26 | |
| 22 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 31:21 | +10 | 24 | |
| 23 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 32:33 | -1 | 23 | |
| 24 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 31:39 | -8 | 22 | |
| 25 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 19:24 | -5 | 22 | |
| 26 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 23:22 | +1 | 21 | |
| 27 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 21:29 | -8 | 21 | |
| 28 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 20:25 | -5 | 20 | |
| 29 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 15:28 | -13 | 20 | |
| 30 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 25:34 | -9 | 19 | |
| 31 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 23:38 | -15 | 19 | |
| 32 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 14:18 | -4 | 19 | |
| 33 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 17:23 | -6 | 18 | |
| 34 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 14:32 | -18 | 18 | |
| 35 | 18 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 20:21 | -1 | 17 | |
| 36 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 23:28 | -5 | 17 | |
| 37 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 28:41 | -13 | 16 | |
| 38 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 17:32 | -15 | 15 | |
| 39 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 15:33 | -18 | 14 | |
| 40 | 18 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 19:32 | -13 | 13 |
The J2 League 26/27 season, the second tier of Japanese football, has reached matchday 18 with Tegevajaro Miyazaki leading the way.
At the top, Tegevajaro Miyazaki have been dominant, winning 15 of their 18 matches and losing just once. They hold a nine-point advantage over Vegalta Sendai, who sit second with 38 points. Kataller Toyama and Blaublitz Akita share third on 35 points, but Toyama's superior goal tally gives them the edge. The promotion battle remains fierce, but Miyazaki's consistency makes them the clear front-runners.
The table currently shows only the top seven positions, with the full 41-team league in action throughout the 2026 campaign.
Based on current standings and form, Tegevajaro Miyazaki have around a 70% chance to secure the J2 League title. Their nine-point cushion after 18 matches, combined with the league's best defensive record (only 11 goals conceded), makes them heavy favorites. Vegalta Sendai, with 38 points and the second-most goals scored (36), hold a 25% chance of overtaking the leaders if they can capitalize on any slip-ups. Kataller Toyama round out the top contenders with a 5% probability; they are 12 points adrift but boast the most potent attack (41 goals), keeping their slim hopes alive.
The 2026 J2 League comprises 41 teams, with 419 matches already completed. The average goals per game stands at 2.52, indicating a relatively high-scoring competition. The most successful club historically is Mito Hollyhock, who also lifted the trophy last season, though they have not featured in the early top-seven standings this term.
Our J2 League predictions are built on a thorough analysis of team statistics, recent form, head-to-head records, and betting odds. We evaluate outcome probabilities for every fixture and provide clear recommendations. As the season progresses from its start on 7 February 2026 to the final matchday on 7 June 2026, you can find up-to-date predictions for each match on this page.