Vegalta Sendai vs Avispa Fukuoka, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
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Vegalta Sendai vs Avispa Fukuoka — J. League at Yurtec Stadium Sendai.
- Vegalta Sendai 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Avispa Fukuoka 18 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Takuto Okabe
- Referee Minoru Tojo
- Referee Keisuke Nobori
- Referee Tetsuro Yoshida
- Referee Daisuke Sakurai
- Referee Akihito Kawasaki
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 Tokyo | 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 May | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 May | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 May | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Apr | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Apr | Yokohama FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May | Vegalta Sendai | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 May | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 May | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Apr | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Apr | FC Tokyo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Apr | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season
Avispa Fukuoka this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Avispa Fukuoka
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Vegalta Sendai and Avispa Fukuoka is underway.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' The 31-year-old Kyohei Yoshino has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Masaaki Murakami made 200 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' Vegalta Sendai are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Avispa Fukuoka backline.
- 25' 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.
- 27' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Takuma Nishimura on 27 minutes.
- 32' Vegalta Sendai 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.
- 37' Masato Yuzawa is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Vegalta Sendai tonight.
- 42' Avispa Fukuoka are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 47' Takuma Nishimura, a Japan , has 1 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 52' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Foguinho.
- 53' Fresh legs for Vegalta Sendai! Yoshiki Matsushita comes on to replace Ryoma Kida.
- 54' Another change for Vegalta Sendai made on 54 minute. Ryoma Kida leaves to be changed by Yoshiki Matsushita.
- 58' John Mary makes way for Yuya Yamagishi at the 58 minute mark. A tactical switch from Avispa Fukuoka.
- 63' Taro Sugimoto makes way for Daiki Watari at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from Avispa Fukuoka.
- 68' Yasuhiro Hiraoka has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 70' Another substitution for Vegalta Sendai to replace Takumi Mase by Hayato Teruyama on 70 minute.
- 71' It is a substitution in Vegalta Sendai team. Kunimitsu Sekiguchi is replaced by Quentin Martinus on 71 minute.
- 76' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 81' It is a cagey affair so far. Vegalta Sendai in their trying to find a way past Avispa Fukuoka's compact .
- 82' Rikiya Uehara makes way for Shuhei Akasaki at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vegalta Sendai.
- 83' Takuya Shigehiro is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sotan Tanabe at the 83 minute mark.
- 84' Shuhei Akasaki is ready to make an impact after coming on for Rikiya Uehara at the 84 minute mark.
- 86' The crowd applauds Sotan Tanabe as he leaves the pitch. Takuya Shigehiro steps in for Avispa Fukuoka.
- 89' The referee has no hesitation. Douglas Grolli is booked for Avispa Fukuoka — Yellow card on 89.
- 90' Vegalta Sendai receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-1.
Lineups
Vegalta Sendai Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 7
- 15
- 16
-
6
Rikiya Uehara ↓ Shuhei Akasaki 82'
- 14
- 27
-
32
Ryoma Kida ↓ Yoshiki Matsushita 53'
-
25
Takumi Mase ↓ Hayato Teruyama 70'
-
26
Chihiro Kato ↓ Shogo Nakahara 82'
- 35
Bench
-
11
Shuhei Akasaki ↑ 82'
-
18
Shogo Nakahara ↑ 82'
-
8
Yoshiki Matsushita ↑ 53'
-
20
Quentin Martinus ↑ 70'
-
31
Hayato Teruyama ↑ 70'
- 1
- 5
Coach
Makoto Teguramori
Avispa Fukuoka Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 39
-
19
Sotan Tanabe ↓ Takuya Shigehiro 82'
- 37
-
30
John Mary ↓ Yuya Yamagishi 58'
- 3
-
27
Bruno Mendes ↓ Juanma 58'
-
8
Taro Sugimoto ↓ Daiki Watari 63'
- 13
- 31
- 6
Bench
-
9
Juanma ↑ 58'
-
17
Daiki Watari ↑ 63'
- 5
-
7
Takuya Shigehiro ↑ 82'
-
11
Yuya Yamagishi ↑ 58'
-
2
Masato Yuzawa ↑ 82'
- 23
Coach
Shigetoshi Hasebe
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ryoma Kida | 2 |
| Daiki Watari | 1 |
| Jordy Croux | 1 |
| Takeshi Kanamori | 1 |
Head to Head
Vegalta Sendai Form
Avispa Fukuoka Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.87
Vegalta Sendai xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03
Avispa Fukuoka xG
I would bet for:
Avispa Fukuoka or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Avispa Fukuoka win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.9
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 2.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Vegalta Sendai or Draw
62%
Draw or Avispa Fukuoka
71%
Vegalta Sendai or Avispa Fukuoka
67%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17.4%
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.5%
0 – 2
7.6%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
5.6%
2 – 0
5.3%
2 – 2
3.1%
0 – 3
2.6%
1 – 3
2.4%
3 – 1
1.7%
Asian Handicap — Vegalta Sendai
| Handicap | Vegalta Sendai covers | Push | Avispa Fukuoka covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 18% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 22% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Vegalta Sendai keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.