Football · Japan J2-League · 21/10, 12:00
Prediction: Vegalta Sendai vs FC Imabari
Team pages: Vegalta Sendai · FC Imabari
Prediction summary
Expected goals
3.41Total
Vegalta Sendai2.17
FC Imabari1.23
1X2
Vegalta Sendai
Draw
FC Imabari
Markets
Under 3.5 goals 56%
Both teams to score 57%
Most likely score
1-1 10%
Recent form · 10 last
Vegalta Sendai
7-3-0 (W-D-L)
FC Imabari
3-2-5 (W-D-L)
Head-to-head
Vegalta Sendai
0–1–1
FC Imabari
(2 last)
- FC Imabari3-2Vegalta Sendai
- Vegalta Sendai0-0FC Imabari
Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 72%model estimate
Match keys
- Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Vegalta Sendai (rating 1564 vs 1478).
- Cards-heavy: 6.1 🟨 combined avg.
Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed
F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time
| Vegalta Sendai | FC Imabari | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals for / against (FT) | 1.8 / 0.6 | 1.3 / 2 |
| Goals for / against (HT) | 1.2 / 0.4 | 0.7 / 0.7 |
| Half-time result (W/D/L) | 60/40/0% | 30/40/30% |
| Corners (HT / FT) | 3.1 / 5.9 | 1.5 / 4.1 |
| Cards (🟨 / 🟥) | 3.4 / 0 | 2.7 / 0.2 |
Head-to-head (H2H) · Vegalta Sendai 0–1–1 FC Imabari
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| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/25 Japan J2-League | FC Imabari | 3-2 HT 3-1 | Vegalta Sendai |
| 12/04/25 Japan J2-League | Vegalta Sendai | 0-0 HT 0-0 | FC Imabari |
Standings · Japan J2-League
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| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vegalta Sendai | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 8 | 24 |
| 2 | Omiya Ardija | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 11 | 20 |
| 3 | Albirex Niigata | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 19 | 20 |
| 4 | Kataller Toyama | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 11 | 19 |
| 5 | Yokohama FC | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 14 | 18 |
| 6 | Shonan Bellmare | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 18 |
| 7 | Oita | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 17 |
| 8 | Fujieda MYFC | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 14 |
| 9 | Tegevajaro Miyazaki | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| 10 | Jubilo Iwata | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| 11 | Sagan Tosu | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 14 |
| 12 | Tokushima Vortis | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| 13 | Montedio Yamagata | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 13 |
| 14 | Blaublitz Akita | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| 15 | Iwaki FC | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 17 | 12 |
| 16 | Tochigi City | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 18 | 11 |
| 17 | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 11 |
| 18 | FC Imabari | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 22 | 11 |
| 19 | Vanraure Hachinohe | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 20 | 11 |
| 20 | Ventforet Kofu | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 10 |
Common opponents 6 opponents
How each team fared against the same recent opponents
| Opponent | Vegalta Sendai | FC Imabari |
|---|---|---|
| Tokushima Vortis | 0-0 D | 2-1 W |
| Montedio Yamagata | 1-0 W | 0-3 L |
| Tochigi City | 3-1 W | 2-1 W |
| Shonan Bellmare | 3-1 W | 1-2 L |
| Vanraure Hachinohe | 2-0 W | 3-3 D |
| Oita | 0-0 D | 1-1 D |
| Record vs common | 4 W 2 D 0 L | 2 W 2 D 2 L |
Better against common opponents: Vegalta Sendai (4 of 6 head-to-heads won)
Last 10 matches played
The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.
Vegalta Sendai
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| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Cor. | Cards | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/10 | Tokushima Vortis Japan J2-League |
0-0 | 0-0 | 4 | 4 | D |
| 11/10 | Montedio Yamagata Japan J2-League |
1-0 | 1-0 | 2 | 4 | W |
| 04/10 | Jubilo Iwata Japan J2-League |
1-1 | 2-1 | 14 | 8 | W |
| 26/09 | Iwaki FC Japan J2-League |
1-0 | 2-0 | 3 | 5 | W |
| 20/09 | Tochigi City Japan J2-League |
2-0 | 3-1 | 6 | 2 | W |
| 13/09 | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo Japan J2-League |
1-1 | 1-1 | 4 | 2 | D |
| 05/09 | Shonan Bellmare Japan J2-League |
2-1 | 3-1 | 7 | 4 | W |
| 29/08 | Tegevajaro Miyazaki Japan J2-League |
3-1 | 4-2 | 4 | 2 | W |
| 22/08 | Vanraure Hachinohe Japan J2-League |
1-0 | 2-0 | 6 | 2 | W |
| 15/08 | Oita Japan J2-League |
0-0 | 0-0 | 9 | 1 | D |
FC Imabari
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| Date | Opponent | HT | FT | Cor. | Cards | Res. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/10 | Vanraure Hachinohe Japan J2-League |
1-1 | 3-3 | 8 | 4 | D |
| 10/10 | Tokushima Vortis Japan J2-League |
1-0 | 2-1 | 3 | 3 | W |
| 03/10 | Tochigi City Japan J2-League |
2-1 | 2-1 | 2 | 3 | W |
| 26/09 | Shonan Bellmare Japan J2-League |
1-1 | 1-2 | 7 | 3 | L |
| 19/09 | Yokohama FC Japan J2-League |
0-1 | 1-2 | 2 | 6 | L |
| 12/09 | Sagan Tosu Japan J2-League |
0-0 | 1-0 | 5 | 3 | W |
| 06/09 | Oita Japan J2-League |
1-0 | 1-1 | 3 | 1 | D |
| 29/08 | Montedio Yamagata Japan J2-League |
0-0 | 0-3 | 2 | 2 | L |
| 22/08 | Kataller Toyama Japan J2-League |
0-1 | 0-4 | 3 | 0 | L |
| 15/08 | Omiya Ardija Japan J2-League |
1-2 | 2-3 | 6 | 4 | L |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the favourite in Vegalta Sendai vs FC Imabari?
According to our model, the most likely result is a Vegalta Sendai win (58%). Probabilities: Vegalta Sendai 58%, draw 22%, FC Imabari 20%.
How many goals are expected in Vegalta Sendai vs FC Imabari?
The model expects 3.41 goals (Vegalta Sendai 2.17 · FC Imabari 1.23), with a 56% chance of over 2.75 goals.
Will both teams score in Vegalta Sendai vs FC Imabari?
The model gives a 57% chance that both teams score.
What is the most likely score?
The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.