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Vegalta Sendai vs Kashiwa Reysol, J. League 2020 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2020
Vegalta Sendai
0 – 2
Full Time
Kashiwa Reysol
Tue 1 Dec 2020 · 10:00 UTC Yurtec Stadium Sendai HT 45+4' · FT 45+6'

Overview

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Vegalta Sendai vs Kashiwa Reysol — J. League at Yurtec Stadium Sendai.

Match Details

  • Referee Koichiro Fukushima
  • Referee Osamu Akasaka
  • Referee Hiroyuki Igarashi
  • Referee

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

3
1
10
Vegalta Sendai 14 games · Avg 3.1 goals Kashiwa Reysol
Last 5 meetings
2020-12-01 Vegalta Sendai 0–2 Kashiwa Reysol 2020-07-26 Kashiwa Reysol 5–1 Vegalta Sendai 2018-08-11 Kashiwa Reysol 0–2 Vegalta Sendai 2018-04-21 Vegalta Sendai 1–2 Kashiwa Reysol 2018-02-25 Vegalta Sendai 1–0 Kashiwa Reysol

Recent Form

Vegalta Sendai
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Dec Kashiwa Reysol H 0–2 L
25 Nov Sagan Tosu FC A 1–0 W
21 Nov Kashima Antlers H 1–3 L
18 Nov FC Tokyo H 2–2 D
14 Nov Gamba Osaka A 4–0 W
08 Nov Sagan Tosu FC H 0–3 L
Kashiwa Reysol
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Dec Vegalta Sendai A 2–0 W
25 Nov Kashima Antlers A 4–1 W
21 Nov Sagan Tosu FC H 1–2 L
31 Oct Shimizu S-Pulse H 0–0 D
28 Oct FC Tokyo A 3–1 W
24 Oct Gamba Osaka A 1–2 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Kashiwa Reysol this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Kashiwa Reysol
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Yurtec Stadium Sendai. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Vegalta Sendai and Kashiwa Reysol.
  • 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 10' Vegalta Sendai currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 21' The deadlock is broken! Cristiano gets on the scoresheet on 21 minutes.
  • 26' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 31' Vegalta Sendai are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Kashiwa Reysol's shape.
  • 36' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ryutaro Iio is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Kashiwa Reysol.
  • 41' Supporters expect more eagerness from Keiya Shiihashi, as he is very good at scoring at Yurtec Stadium Sendai with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 46' Vegalta Sendai is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 51' Shunki Takahashi has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 55' Another substitution for Vegalta Sendai to replace Takumi Sasaki by Takayoshi Ishihara on 55 minute.
  • 60' A goal from the Kenya international Michael Olunga! He fires home on 60 to make it 0-2!
  • 65' Takuma Ominami, a Japan defender, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 70' Vegalta Sendai are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kashiwa Reysol backline.
  • 75' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 77' Isaac Cuenca makes way for Shingo Hyodo at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vegalta Sendai.
  • 78' The Kashiwa Reysol manager makes a substitution. Kengo Kitazume departs to be replaced by Shunki Takahashi.
  • 79' Shunki Takahashi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kengo Kitazume at the 79 minute mark.
  • 84' The home supporters are growing impatient. Vegalta Sendai must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 86' Another change for Kashiwa Reysol made on 86 minute. Ataru Esaka leaves to be changed by Yuta Kamiya.
  • 87' It is a substitution in Kashiwa Reysol team. Ataru Esaka is replaced by Yuta Kamiya on 87 minute.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-2 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Vegalta Sendai Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Takashi Kiyama

Kashiwa Reysol Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Nelson Baptista

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Michael Olunga 4
Takuma Nishimura 3
Hiroaki Okuno 1
Hiroaki Okuno 1
Takuma Nishimura 1
Yusuke Segawa 1
Hayato Nakama 1
Cristiano 1

Head to Head

2020-12-01 Vegalta Sendai 0–2 Kashiwa Reysol 2020-07-26 Kashiwa Reysol 5–1 Vegalta Sendai 2018-08-11 Kashiwa Reysol 0–2 Vegalta Sendai 2018-04-21 Vegalta Sendai 1–2 Kashiwa Reysol 2018-02-25 Vegalta Sendai 1–0 Kashiwa Reysol

Vegalta Sendai Form

2020-12-01 Vegalta Sendai 0–2 Kashiwa Reysol L 2020-11-25 Sagan Tosu FC 0–1 Vegalta Sendai W 2020-11-21 Vegalta Sendai 1–3 Kashima Antlers L 2020-11-18 Vegalta Sendai 2–2 FC Tokyo D 2020-11-14 Gamba Osaka 0–4 Vegalta Sendai W 2020-11-08 Vegalta Sendai 0–3 Sagan Tosu FC L

Kashiwa Reysol Form

2020-12-01 Vegalta Sendai 0–2 Kashiwa Reysol W 2020-11-25 Kashima Antlers 1–4 Kashiwa Reysol W 2020-11-21 Kashiwa Reysol 1–2 Sagan Tosu FC L 2020-10-31 Kashiwa Reysol 0–0 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2020-10-28 FC Tokyo 1–3 Kashiwa Reysol W 2020-10-24 Gamba Osaka 2–1 Kashiwa Reysol L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.09 Vegalta Sendai xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.7 Kashiwa Reysol xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Vegalta Sendai26% Draw27% Kashiwa Reysol47%
Actual: Kashiwa Reysol win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Vegalta Sendai or Draw
54%
Draw or Kashiwa Reysol
74%
Vegalta Sendai or Kashiwa Reysol
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Vegalta Sendai19% Draw45% Kashiwa Reysol36%
Actual: Kashiwa Reysol win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
0 – 1
9.6%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
8%
2 – 1
6%
1 – 0
5.8%
1 – 3
5.3%
2 – 2
5.1%
0 – 3
4.8%
2 – 0
3.6%
2 – 3
3%

Asian Handicap — Vegalta Sendai

Handicap Vegalta Sendai covers Push Kashiwa Reysol covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 6% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 14% 77%
-0.5 23% — 77%
+0.5 50% — 50%
+1 50% 22% 28%
+1.5 72% — 28%
+2 72% 15% 12%
+2.5 88% — 12%

Clean Sheet

Vegalta Sendai keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
Kashiwa Reysol keeps clean sheet
34% ✗

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