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

J. League · 2020
Vegalta Sendai
0 – 0
Full Time
Shonan Bellmare
Sat 19 Dec 2020 · 05:00 UTC Yurtec Stadium Sendai HT 45+3' · FT 45+8'
Yoshiki Matsushita 85' Y
Simao Junior 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Yoshihito Hayashi
  • Referee Hajime Matsuo
  • Referee Takahiro Okano
  • Referee Yuki Tsukakoshi

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

5
4
7
Vegalta Sendai 16 games · Avg 2.8 goals Shonan Bellmare
Last 5 meetings
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 2019-03-17 Shonan Bellmare 2–1 Vegalta Sendai 2018-08-15 Vegalta Sendai 4–1 Shonan Bellmare

Recent Form

Vegalta Sendai
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Dec Shonan Bellmare H 0–0 D
16 Dec Shimizu S-Pulse A 3–2 W
06 Dec Oita FC Trinita A 2–0 W
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
Shonan Bellmare
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Dec Vegalta Sendai A 0–0 D
16 Dec Oita FC Trinita H 1–2 L
12 Dec Urawa Red Diamonds A 0–0 D
06 Dec Gamba Osaka H 1–2 L
29 Nov Shimizu S-Pulse A 1–1 D
25 Nov Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 1–1 D

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Vegalta Sendai have kicked off against Shonan Bellmare. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' Yoshiki Matsushita has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 444 appearances.
  • 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 20' Shonan Bellmare come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 25' It looks surprising Vegalta Sendai does not make any changes. Shun Nagasawa has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Vegalta Sendai side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 35' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 40' The energy levels are beginning to show. Takashi Kiyama might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 45' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 46' Another substitution for Vegalta Sendai to replace Ryutaro Iio by Kim Jungya on 46 minute.
  • 51' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 56' Keiya Shiihashi has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 61' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 66' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Vegalta Sendai and Shonan Bellmare are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 67' Hiroto Yamada makes way for Isaac Cuenca at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vegalta Sendai.
  • 72' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 74' The Vegalta Sendai bench stirs into life. Keiya Shiihashi is withdrawn and Takuma Hamasaki gets his opportunity.
  • 76' Shonan Bellmare make a change. Sohsuke Shibata trudges off to be replaced by Daiki Kaneko on 76 minutes.
  • 81' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 85' Vegalta Sendai player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 86' A change in the Vegalta Sendai ranks — Kunimitsu Sekiguchi exits the field as Alexandre Guedes enters on 86.
  • 89' The supporters are chanting for Mitsuki Saito. He replaces Naoki Yamada on 89 minute.
  • 90' Fresh legs for Shonan Bellmare! Shota Kobayashi comes on to replace Takuya Okamoto.
  • 90' Simao Junior is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.

Lineups

Vegalta Sendai Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Takashi Kiyama

Shonan Bellmare Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

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

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 2019-03-17 Shonan Bellmare 2–1 Vegalta Sendai 2018-08-15 Vegalta Sendai 4–1 Shonan Bellmare

Vegalta Sendai Form

2020-12-19 Vegalta Sendai 0–0 Shonan Bellmare D 2020-12-16 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–3 Vegalta Sendai W 2020-12-06 Oita FC Trinita 0–2 Vegalta Sendai W 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

Shonan Bellmare Form

2020-12-19 Vegalta Sendai 0–0 Shonan Bellmare D 2020-12-16 Shonan Bellmare 1–2 Oita FC Trinita L 2020-12-12 Urawa Red Diamonds 0–0 Shonan Bellmare D 2020-12-06 Shonan Bellmare 1–2 Gamba Osaka L 2020-11-29 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 Shonan Bellmare D 2020-11-25 Shonan Bellmare 1–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1 Vegalta Sendai xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93 Shonan Bellmare xG
I would bet for: Vegalta Sendai or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 69%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Vegalta Sendai40% Draw32% Shonan Bellmare28%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes40% 0% No60%
Avg goals/match: 1.93
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 83%
17%
± 1.5 58%
42%
± 2.5 31%
69%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

Vegalta Sendai or Draw
71%
Draw or Shonan Bellmare
60%
Vegalta Sendai or Shonan Bellmare
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Vegalta Sendai23% Draw56% Shonan Bellmare21%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.5%
1 – 0
13.1%
0 – 1
12.1%
2 – 0
6.9%
2 – 1
6.6%
1 – 2
6.1%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
3.2%
3 – 0
2.3%
3 – 1
2.3%
1 – 3
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Vegalta Sendai

Handicap Vegalta Sendai covers Push Shonan Bellmare covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 10% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 21% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 19% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Vegalta Sendai keeps clean sheet
40% ✗
Shonan Bellmare keeps clean sheet
37% ✗

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