Avispa Fukuoka vs Vegalta Sendai, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Avispa Fukuoka vs Vegalta Sendai — J. League at Best Denki Stadium.
- Avispa Fukuoka 18 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
- Vegalta Sendai 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 18 | 35 |
| 2 | Cerezo Osaka FC | 18 | 31 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka | 18 | 28 |
| 6 | Fagiano Okayama FC | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 18 | 24 |
| 8 | Kyōto Sanga FC | 18 | 23 |
| 9 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 18 | 21 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 21 |
| 11 | Kashima Antlers | 18 | 45 |
| 12 | FC Tōkyō | 18 | 37 |
| 13 | FC Machida Zelvia | 18 | 37 |
| 14 | Kawasaki Frontale | 18 | 28 |
| 15 | Tōkyō Verdy | 18 | 28 |
| 16 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 18 | 25 |
| 17 | Kashiwa Reysol | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Yokohama F·Marinos | 18 | 20 |
| 19 | FC Mito Holly Hock | 18 | 18 |
| 20 | JEF United Ichihara Chiba | 18 | 12 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov | Vegalta Sendai | H | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Nov | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Nov | Yokohama FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Nov | Ōita FC Trinita | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Oct | Vissel Kobe | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Nov | Shonan Bellmare | H | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Nov | Nagoya Grampus | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Nov | Vissel Kobe | A | 2–4 | L |
| 23 Oct | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | Ōita FC Trinita | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season
Avispa Fukuoka this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Avispa Fukuoka
0-15
1/4
16-30
1/2
31-45
4/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
3/8
76+
3/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Avispa Fukuoka
| Shu Morooka | 3 G | 1 A |
| Werik | 2 G | |
| Kazuki Fujimoto | 1 G | |
| Yuma Tsujioka | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Avispa Fukuoka launch into their encounter with Vegalta Sendai.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Avispa Fukuoka is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' The travelling Vegalta Sendai supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' Hiroyuki Mae has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' Avispa Fukuoka seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 26' What a strike from Jordy Croux! The score is 1-0.
- 31' Rikiya Uehara has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 278 appearances.
- 36' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 41' It’s high time Shigetoshi Hasebe made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 45' Cayman Togashi catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 45.
- 49' A goal from the Japan international Ryoma Kida! He fires home on 49 to make it 1-1!
- 54' Avispa Fukuoka have won 223 goals from 211 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 55' The Avispa Fukuoka manager makes a substitution. Daisuke Ishizu departs to be replaced by Taro Sugimoto.
- 56' A change in the Avispa Fukuoka ranks — Caue exits the field as Shun Nakamura enters on 56.
- 61' Avispa Fukuoka are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Vegalta Sendai's shape.
- 65' A stunning finish from Ryoma Kida — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 67' Avispa Fukuoka player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 69' Chihiro Kato gets the nod from Vegalta Sendai. He replaces Ryoma Kida and will look to change the dynamic.
- 71' Fresh legs for Avispa Fukuoka! Takaaki Shichi comes on to replace Naoki Wako.
- 76' The 28-year-old Tawiah has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 80' Yasuhiro Hiraoka makes way for Naoya Fukumori at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vegalta Sendai.
- 85' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 87' What an equalizer from Takeshi Kanamori!
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Avispa Fukuoka Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 14
-
17
Daiki Watari ↓ Takeshi Kanamori 71'
- 5
- 3
-
15
Caue ↓ Shun Nakamura 56'
- 31
- 6
-
16
Daisuke Ishizu ↓ Taro Sugimoto 55'
-
10
Hisashi Jogo ↓ Juanma 56'
-
22
Naoki Wako ↓ Takaaki Shichi 71'
Bench
-
9
Juanma ↑ 56'
-
37
Takeshi Kanamori ↑ 71'
- 41
-
8
Taro Sugimoto ↑ 55'
-
13
Takaaki Shichi ↑ 71'
-
40
Shun Nakamura ↑ 56'
- 2
Coach
Shigetoshi Hasebe
Vegalta Sendai Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 7
- 42
- 33
- 16
- 6
- 14
- 27
-
32
Ryoma Kida ↓ Chihiro Kato 69'
- 5
- 25
Bench
- 4
-
17
Shingo Tomita ↑ 80'
- 11
- 18
- 22
-
3
Naoya Fukumori ↑ 80'
-
26
Chihiro Kato ↑ 69'
Coach
Makoto Teguramori
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ryoma Kida | 2 |
| Daiki Watari | 1 |
| Jordy Croux | 1 |
| Takeshi Kanamori | 1 |
Head to Head
Avispa Fukuoka Form
Vegalta Sendai Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.59
Avispa Fukuoka xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16
Vegalta Sendai xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Avispa Fukuoka or Draw
74%
Draw or Vegalta Sendai
52%
Avispa Fukuoka or Vegalta Sendai
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Avispa Fukuoka win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
9%
0 – 0
8.3%
2 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Avispa Fukuoka
| Handicap | Avispa Fukuoka covers | Push | Vegalta Sendai covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 22% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 16% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Vegalta Sendai keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.