Thursday , 2 July 2026

Shonan Bellmare vs Vegalta Sendai, J. League 2020 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2020
Shonan Bellmare
0 – 1
Full Time
Vegalta Sendai
Sat 4 Jul 2020 · 10:00 UTC Shonan BMW Stadium HT 45+3' · FT 45+6'
Tarik Elyounoussi 18' Y
Y 44' Shun Nagasawa
Kazunari Ono 81' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Shonan Bellmare vs Vegalta Sendai — J. League at Shonan BMW Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Yosuke Kubota
  • Referee Hiroyuki Kimura
  • Referee Hiroki Katsumata
  • Referee Tomokazu Tajiri

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 Kyoto 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 Tokyo 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

7
4
5
Shonan Bellmare 16 games · Avg 2.8 goals Vegalta Sendai
Last 5 meetings
2020-07-04 Shonan Bellmare 0–1 Vegalta Sendai 2019-08-24 Vegalta Sendai 1–1 Shonan Bellmare 2019-03-17 Shonan Bellmare 2–1 Vegalta Sendai 2018-08-15 Vegalta Sendai 4–1 Shonan Bellmare 2018-05-06 Shonan Bellmare 1–3 Vegalta Sendai

Recent Form

Shonan Bellmare
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Jul Vegalta Sendai H 0–1 L
07 Dec Matsumoto Yamaga FC A 1–1 D
30 Nov Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 1–0 W
23 Nov FC Tōkyō A 1–1 D
09 Nov Cerezo Osaka FC A 0–1 L
03 Nov Gamba Osaka H 0–3 L
Vegalta Sendai
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Jul Shonan Bellmare A 1–0 W
22 Feb Nagoya Grampus H 1–1 D
07 Dec Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 0–1 L
30 Nov Oita FC Trinita H 2–0 W
23 Nov Gamba Osaka A 0–2 L
10 Nov Shimizu S-Pulse H 2–0 W

Key Stats

69% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Vegalta Sendai kicks off things out of here…
  • 3' What a strike from Ryo Germain! The score is 0-1.
  • 8' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 13' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 18' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Tarik Elyounoussi on 18 minutes.
  • 23' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 28' With 0 assists to his name this season, Shogo Nakahara is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Vegalta Sendai.
  • 33' Vegalta Sendai are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 38' It looks like no one’s ball. Shonan Bellmare is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 43' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 44' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Shun Nagasawa.
  • 49' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Shun Nagasawa suffering a number of foals already.
  • 54' Both keepers have barely been tested. Shonan Bellmare and Vegalta Sendai are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 55' Kazunari Ono is ready to make an impact after coming on for Toichi Suzuki at the 55 minute mark.
  • 58' It is a substitution in Vegalta Sendai team. Kunimitsu Sekiguchi is replaced by Alexandre Guedes on 58 minute.
  • 59' Shuhei Akasaki has so much to prove this time. He replaces Shun Nagasawa on 59 minute.
  • 64' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tarik Elyounoussi, as he is very good at scoring at Shonan BMW Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 67' Vegalta Sendai manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Hiroto Yamada is hanging Ryo Germain on the field on 67 minute.
  • 72' Shonan Bellmare are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Vegalta Sendai backline.
  • 73' Hiroshi Ibusuki gets the nod from Shonan Bellmare. He replaces Naoki Ishihara and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 78' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 81' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kazunari Ono on 81 minutes.
  • 86' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 90' Vegalta Sendai ring the changes. Takayoshi Ishihara has done his job and it is now time for Ryutaro Iio to step up.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Vegalta Sendai to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Shonan Bellmare Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Vegalta Sendai Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Takashi Kiyama

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Takuma Nishimura 3
Takuma Nishimura 3
Koji Hachisuka 2
Koji Hachisuka 2
Ryo Takahashi 1
Kunimitsu Sekiguchi 1
Yoshiki Matsushita 1
Lee Jeonghyeop 1

Head to Head

2020-07-04 Shonan Bellmare 0–1 Vegalta Sendai 2019-08-24 Vegalta Sendai 1–1 Shonan Bellmare 2019-03-17 Shonan Bellmare 2–1 Vegalta Sendai 2018-08-15 Vegalta Sendai 4–1 Shonan Bellmare 2018-05-06 Shonan Bellmare 1–3 Vegalta Sendai

Shonan Bellmare Form

2020-07-04 Shonan Bellmare 0–1 Vegalta Sendai L 2019-12-07 Matsumoto Yamaga FC 1–1 Shonan Bellmare D 2019-11-30 Shonan Bellmare 1–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W 2019-11-23 FC Tōkyō 1–1 Shonan Bellmare D 2019-11-09 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–0 Shonan Bellmare L 2019-11-03 Shonan Bellmare 0–3 Gamba Osaka L

Vegalta Sendai Form

2020-07-04 Shonan Bellmare 0–1 Vegalta Sendai W 2020-02-22 Vegalta Sendai 1–1 Nagoya Grampus D 2019-12-07 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Vegalta Sendai L 2019-11-30 Vegalta Sendai 2–0 Oita FC Trinita W 2019-11-23 Gamba Osaka 2–0 Vegalta Sendai L 2019-11-10 Vegalta Sendai 2–0 Shimizu S-Pulse W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.03 Shonan Bellmare xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17 Vegalta Sendai xG
I would bet for: Vegalta Sendai or Draw 69% + Under 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Shonan Bellmare31% Draw31% Vegalta Sendai38%
Actual: Vegalta Sendai win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.2
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Shonan Bellmare or Draw
62%
Draw or Vegalta Sendai
69%
Shonan Bellmare or Vegalta Sendai
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Shonan Bellmare22% Draw52% Vegalta Sendai26%
Actual: Vegalta Sendai win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
13.4%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.1%
1 – 2
7.6%
0 – 2
7.3%
2 – 1
6.6%
2 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
4%
1 – 3
3%
0 – 3
2.8%
3 – 1
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Shonan Bellmare

Handicap Shonan Bellmare covers Push Vegalta Sendai covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 18% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 63% — 37%
+1 63% 21% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 11% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Shonan Bellmare keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
Vegalta Sendai keeps clean sheet
36% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.