Premier World League Group B Round 18th Results

 

Premier World League – Group B Round 18 Recap: Japanese Clubs on Top, Shake-Ups in the Middle

Round 18 in Group B of the Premier World League brought plenty of drama, with Japan’s top clubs continuing their dominance, South American sides battling for position, and the relegation fight tightening.

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Japanese Double at the Summit

Kawasaki Frontale stayed at the top, extending their lead to 55 points with an impressive +31 goal difference. Their consistency has been remarkable — nine wins at home, nine away, and a rock-solid defense conceding just 24 goals all season.

Gamba Osaka climbed one place to second after a key win, overtaking Houston Dynamo. They’re now on 53 points, just two behind the leaders, boasting a +40 goal difference — the highest in the group.

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Houston Dynamo & Santos Laguna Jostle for Spots

The Houston Dynamo dropped to third despite scoring a group-leading 61 goals. They’ve struggled away recently, costing them vital points. Meanwhile, Santos Laguna held onto fourth place with 50 points, but their recent form (two draws, one win, two losses) shows they’ll need more consistency to challenge the top three.

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Tight Mid-Table Battles

• Boca Juniors rose one spot to 8th, overtaking Chicago Fire after a strong win.

• Cerro Porteño climbed one position to 11th, taking advantage of Flamengo’s slip to 12th.

• Columbus Crew had a solid week, moving up to 15th while River Plate dropped to 16th.

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Climbers and Fallers

Union Huaral made the biggest jump this round, leaping 6 places from 23rd to 17th thanks to a crucial win that could prove decisive in avoiding relegation.
On the flip side, Marítimo fell two spots to 20th, Puebla dropped four places to 22nd, and Caroní slid three positions to 24th after a costly defeat.

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The Relegation Scrap

It’s getting tense at the bottom:

• Miami FC and Inter Miami remain rooted in 31st and 32nd with just 15 and 4 points respectively, both still without a single good streak this season.

• Zamalek (30th) and Chivas (29th) are struggling badly with just four wins each.

• South China (26th) and Yokohama F. Marinos (27th) are hovering dangerously close to the drop zone with poor recent form.

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By the Numbers – Group B After Round 18

• Top Scorers: Houston Dynamo (61 goals), Gamba Osaka (55), Kawasaki Frontale (55)

• Best Defense: Kawasaki Frontale (24 conceded)

• Biggest Goal Difference: Gamba Osaka (+40)

• Worst Defense: Inter Miami (77 conceded)

• Longest Losing Streak: Inter Miami (7 straight losses)

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The top four remain in a fierce title race, the mid-table is a battleground for pride and positioning, and the bottom half is a survival fight. Round 19 promises even more drama.