Vegalta Sendai vs Kashiwa Reysol, J. League 2020 REGULAR SEASON
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Vegalta Sendai vs Kashiwa Reysol — J. League at Yurtec Stadium Sendai.
- Vegalta Sendai 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Kashiwa Reysol 18 games · 20 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (14 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Kashiwa Reysol this season
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
- 13
- 4
- 39
- 5
- 3
- 20
- 42
-
9
Isaac Cuenca ↓ Shingo Hyodo 77'
- 27
- 28
- 26
Bench
-
15
Takuma Nishimura ↑ 77'
-
6
Shingo Hyodo ↑ 77'
-
8
Yoshiki Matsushita ↑ 55'
-
14
Takayoshi Ishihara ↑ 55'
- 23
- 31
- 24
Coach
Takashi Kiyama
Kashiwa Reysol Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 17
- 27
- 14
- 4
- 9
-
10
Ataru Esaka C ↓ Yuta Kamiya 86'
-
18
Yusuke Segawa ↓ Hayato Nakama 78'
- 25
- 50
-
13
Kengo Kitazume ↓ Hayato Nakama 78'
Bench
-
6
Shunki Takahashi ↑ 78'
- 16
- 2
- 5
- 19
-
39
Yuta Kamiya ↑ 86'
-
33
Hayato Nakama ↑ 78'
Coach
Nelson Baptista
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Michael Olunga | 4 |
| Takuma Nishimura | 3 |
| Cristiano | 1 |
| Cayman Togashi | 1 |
| Ko Itakura | 1 |
| Yuta Kamiya | 1 |
| Ko Itakura | 1 |
| Hiroaki Okuno | 1 |
Head to Head
Vegalta Sendai Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: Kashiwa Reysol win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.