| J.League Yamazaki Nabisco Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country | Japan |
| Teams | 20 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Jubilo Iwata (1st title) |
| Runner-up | JEF United Ichihara |
| Semifinalists | |
Statistics of J. League Cup, officially the '1998 J.League Yamazaki Nabisco Cup, in the 1998 season.
It was contested by 20 teams, and Jubilo Iwata won the cup.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jubilo Iwata | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 5 | +7 | 9 | Semifinals |
| 2 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 3 | +7 | 8 | |
| 3 | Verdy Kawasaki | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 7 | |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | −4 | 4 | |
| 5 | Brummel Sendai | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 14 | −12 | 0 |
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashima Antlers | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 4 | +7 | 10 | Semifinals |
| 2 | Kashiwa Reysol | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 7 | +5 | 10 | |
| 3 | Avispa Fukuoka | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 9 | −2 | 4 | |
| 4 | Yokohama Marinos | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11 | −4 | 3 | |
| 5 | Cerezo Osaka | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 11 | −6 | 1 |
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | +6 | 12 | Semifinals |
| 2 | Gamba Osaka | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 6 | |
| 3 | Kawasaki Frontale | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 6 | |
| 4 | Yokohama Flugels | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | −3 | 3 | |
| 5 | Consadole Sapporo | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 11 | −6 | 3 |
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JEF United Ichihara | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 7 | +7 | 10 | Semifinals |
| 2 | Nagoya Grampus Eight | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | |
| 3 | Bellmare Hiratsuka | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | −1 | 4 | |
| 4 | Vissel Kobe | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | −3 | 4 | |
| 5 | Kyoto Purple Sanga | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9 | −3 | 2 |
Jubilo Iwata won the cup.