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Vegalta Sendai vs Shonan Bellmare, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2021
Vegalta Sendai
0 – 2
Full Time
Shonan Bellmare
Sat 20 Nov 2021 · 05:00 UTC Yurtec Stadium Sendai HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 59' Shuto Yamamoto
Takuma Nishimura 89' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

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

5
4
7
Vegalta Sendai 16 games · Avg 2.8 goals Shonan Bellmare
Last 5 meetings
2021-11-20 Vegalta Sendai 0–2 Shonan Bellmare 2021-03-13 Shonan Bellmare 3–1 Vegalta Sendai 2020-12-19 Vegalta Sendai 0–0 Shonan Bellmare 2020-07-04 Shonan Bellmare 0–1 Vegalta Sendai 2019-08-24 Vegalta Sendai 1–1 Shonan Bellmare

Recent Form

Vegalta Sendai
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
02 Oct Kashiwa Reysol A 1–1 D
Shonan Bellmare
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Nov Vegalta Sendai A 2–0 W
07 Nov Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 0–0 D
03 Nov Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo A 1–1 D
23 Oct Yokohama FC H 2–1 W
16 Oct Sagan Tosu FC A 1–1 D
01 Oct Yokohama F·Marinos H 0–1 L

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Yurtec Stadium Sendai. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Vegalta Sendai and Shonan Bellmare.
  • 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Shonan Bellmare needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 10' Wellington has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 10 minutes.
  • 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Vegalta Sendai side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 25' It’s high time Makoto Teguramori made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 30' It looks surprising Shonan Bellmare does not make any changes. Shingo Tomita has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 35' It is a cagey affair so far. Vegalta Sendai in their trying to find a way past Shonan Bellmare's compact .
  • 40' 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.
  • 45' Tarik Elyounoussi is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Vegalta Sendai so far.
  • 50' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 55' Supporters expect more eagerness from Shuhei Akasaki, as he is very good at scoring at Yurtec Stadium Sendai with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 59' Shuto Yamamoto has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 59.
  • 64' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Vegalta Sendai that had 275 games and scored 158 goals.
  • 67' The Shonan Bellmare bench stirs into life. Akimi Barada is withdrawn and Naoki Yamada gets his opportunity.
  • 68' Chihiro Kato is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kunimitsu Sekiguchi at the 68 minute mark.
  • 73' Another substitution for Vegalta Sendai to replace Shingo Tomita by Foguinho on 73 minute.
  • 74' Fresh legs for Shonan Bellmare! Yuki Ohashi comes on to replace Wellington.
  • 75' What a moment for Takuya Okamoto! That strike on 75 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 80' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 85' Shuto Machino has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 7 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
  • 86' Vegalta Sendai ring the changes. Takayoshi Ishihara has done his job and it is now time for Kyohei Yoshino to step up.
  • 89' Takuma Nishimura has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 89.
  • 90' Hirokazu Ishihara is replacing Taiyo Hiraoka for the Shonan Bellmare side.
  • Shonan Bellmare celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Vegalta Sendai Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Makoto Teguramori

Shonan Bellmare Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Satoshi Yamaguchi

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Takuma Nishimura 3
Takuma Nishimura 3
Koji Hachisuka 2
Koji Hachisuka 2
Gakuto Notsuda 1
Miki Yamane 1
Takuya Okamoto 1
Masahito Onoda 1

Head to Head

2021-11-20 Vegalta Sendai 0–2 Shonan Bellmare 2021-03-13 Shonan Bellmare 3–1 Vegalta Sendai 2020-12-19 Vegalta Sendai 0–0 Shonan Bellmare 2020-07-04 Shonan Bellmare 0–1 Vegalta Sendai 2019-08-24 Vegalta Sendai 1–1 Shonan Bellmare

Vegalta Sendai Form

2021-11-20 Vegalta Sendai 0–2 Shonan Bellmare L 2021-11-07 Vegalta Sendai 1–1 Nagoya Grampus D 2021-11-03 Vissel Kobe 4–2 Vegalta Sendai L 2021-10-23 Vegalta Sendai 2–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W 2021-10-17 Ōita FC Trinita 2–0 Vegalta Sendai L 2021-10-02 Kashiwa Reysol 1–1 Vegalta Sendai D

Shonan Bellmare Form

2021-11-20 Vegalta Sendai 0–2 Shonan Bellmare W 2021-11-07 Shonan Bellmare 0–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima D 2021-11-03 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 1–1 Shonan Bellmare D 2021-10-23 Shonan Bellmare 2–1 Yokohama FC W 2021-10-16 Sagan Tosu FC 1–1 Shonan Bellmare D 2021-10-01 Shonan Bellmare 0–1 Yokohama F·Marinos L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.99 Vegalta Sendai xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18 Shonan Bellmare xG
I would bet for: Shonan Bellmare or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Vegalta Sendai30% Draw31% Shonan Bellmare39%
Actual: Shonan Bellmare win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.17
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 64%
36%
± 2.5 37%
63%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Vegalta Sendai or Draw
62%
Draw or Shonan Bellmare
70%
Vegalta Sendai or Shonan Bellmare
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Vegalta Sendai21% Draw52% Shonan Bellmare27%
Actual: Shonan Bellmare win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
13.7%
0 – 1
12.2%
1 – 0
10%
1 – 2
7.6%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.4%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
3.9%
1 – 3
3.1%
0 – 3
3%
3 – 1
2.2%

Asian Handicap — Vegalta Sendai

Handicap Vegalta Sendai covers Push Shonan Bellmare covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 18% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 22% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Vegalta Sendai keeps clean sheet
31% ✓
Shonan Bellmare keeps clean sheet
38% ✗

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