Sunday , 16 August 2026

Vegalta Sendai vs Urawa Red Diamonds, J. League 2020 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2020
Vegalta Sendai
1 – 2
Full Time
Urawa Red Diamonds
Wed 8 Jul 2020 · 09:00 UTC Yurtec Stadium Sendai HT 45+2' · FT 45+6'
Y 6' Kai Shibato

Overview

Match Preview

Vegalta Sendai vs Urawa Red Diamonds — J. League at Yurtec Stadium Sendai.

Match Details

  • Referee Futoshi Nakamura
  • Referee Takumi Takagi
  • Referee Hiroyoshi Takayama
  • Referee Osamu Akasaka

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

4
6
6
Vegalta Sendai 16 games · Avg 2.1 goals Urawa Red Diamonds
Last 5 meetings
2020-07-08 Vegalta Sendai 1–2 Urawa Red Diamonds 2019-07-06 Urawa Red Diamonds 1–0 Vegalta Sendai 2019-02-23 Vegalta Sendai 0–0 Urawa Red Diamonds 2018-10-07 Vegalta Sendai 1–1 Urawa Red Diamonds 2018-04-07 Urawa Red Diamonds 1–0 Vegalta Sendai

Recent Form

Vegalta Sendai
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Jul Urawa Red Diamonds H 1–2 L
04 Jul Shonan Bellmare A 1–0 W
22 Feb Nagoya Grampus H 1–1 D
07 Dec Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 0–1 L
30 Nov Oita FC Trinita H 2–0 W
23 Nov Gamba Osaka A 0–2 L
Urawa Red Diamonds
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Jul Vegalta Sendai A 2–1 W
04 Jul Yokohama F.Marinos H 0–0 D
07 Dec Gamba Osaka H 2–3 L
30 Nov FC Tokyo A 1–1 D
05 Nov Kawasaki Frontale H 0–2 L
01 Nov Kashima Antlers A 0–1 L

Key Stats

44% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Urawa Red Diamonds this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Urawa Red Diamonds
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/2
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Vegalta Sendai launch into their encounter with Urawa Red Diamonds.
  • 5' Vegalta Sendai have won 158 goals from 275 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 6' Kai Shibato was booked on 6.
  • 11' Urawa Red Diamonds come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 16' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 21' Thomas Deng has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 26' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 31' 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.
  • 36' The energy levels are beginning to show. Takashi Kiyama might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 41' It is a cagey affair so far. Vegalta Sendai in their trying to find a way past Urawa Red Diamonds's compact .
  • 46' Leo is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 46' The crowd applauds Takuma Hamasaki as he leaves the pitch. Takumi Sasaki steps in for Vegalta Sendai.
  • 48' Magnificent from Hiroto Yamada! That is 8 goals in 369 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 49' Hiroto Yamada doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 54' Kyohei Yoshino has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 59' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Vegalta Sendai side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 61' Another substitution for Vegalta Sendai to replace Alexandre Guedes by Takuma Nishimura on 61 minute.
  • 62' Kazuki Nagasawa is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yosuke Kashiwagi at the 62 minute mark.
  • 67' It looks like no one’s ball. Vegalta Sendai is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 68' Shinzo Koroki has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kenyu Sugimoto on 68 minute.
  • 73' Vegalta Sendai manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Shun Nagasawa is hanging Shuhei Akasaki on the field on 73 minute.
  • 78' Koya Yuruki is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Urawa Red Diamonds so far.
  • 79' Takahiro Sekine is ready to make an impact after coming on for Koya Yuruki at the 79 minute mark.
  • 81' The Vegalta Sendai bench stirs into life. Takahiro Yanagi is withdrawn and Takumi Mase gets his opportunity.
  • 83' Goal! Shinzo Koroki scores his 63 goal in 439 matches.
  • 88' Vegalta Sendai are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Urawa Red Diamonds backline.
  • Urawa Red Diamonds celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Vegalta Sendai Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Takashi Kiyama

Urawa Red Diamonds Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Takeshi Otsuki

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Shinzo Koroki 5
Leo 3
Hiroto Yamada 2
Kasper Junker 2
Ko Itakura 1
Ko Itakura 1
Daiki Hashioka 1
Shinzo Koroki 1

Head to Head

2020-07-08 Vegalta Sendai 1–2 Urawa Red Diamonds 2019-07-06 Urawa Red Diamonds 1–0 Vegalta Sendai 2019-02-23 Vegalta Sendai 0–0 Urawa Red Diamonds 2018-10-07 Vegalta Sendai 1–1 Urawa Red Diamonds 2018-04-07 Urawa Red Diamonds 1–0 Vegalta Sendai

Vegalta Sendai Form

2020-07-08 Vegalta Sendai 1–2 Urawa Red Diamonds L 2020-07-04 Shonan Bellmare 0–1 Vegalta Sendai W 2020-02-22 Vegalta Sendai 1–1 Nagoya Grampus D 2019-12-07 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Vegalta Sendai L 2019-11-30 Vegalta Sendai 2–0 Oita FC Trinita W 2019-11-23 Gamba Osaka 2–0 Vegalta Sendai L

Urawa Red Diamonds Form

2020-07-08 Vegalta Sendai 1–2 Urawa Red Diamonds W 2020-07-04 Urawa Red Diamonds 0–0 Yokohama F.Marinos D 2019-12-07 Urawa Red Diamonds 2–3 Gamba Osaka L 2019-11-30 FC Tokyo 1–1 Urawa Red Diamonds D 2019-11-05 Urawa Red Diamonds 0–2 Kawasaki Frontale L 2019-11-01 Kashima Antlers 1–0 Urawa Red Diamonds L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.09 Vegalta Sendai xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12 Urawa Red Diamonds xG
I would bet for: Vegalta Sendai or Urawa Red Diamonds 68% + Under 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Vegalta Sendai33% Draw32% Urawa Red Diamonds35%
Actual: Urawa Red Diamonds win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.21
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Vegalta Sendai or Draw
65%
Draw or Urawa Red Diamonds
67%
Vegalta Sendai or Urawa Red Diamonds
68%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Vegalta Sendai23% Draw52% Urawa Red Diamonds25%
Actual: Urawa Red Diamonds win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
13.3%
0 – 1
11.1%
1 – 0
10.7%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
4.1%
1 – 3
2.7%
3 – 1
2.6%
0 – 3
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Vegalta Sendai

Handicap Vegalta Sendai covers Push Urawa Red Diamonds covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 19% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 20% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Vegalta Sendai keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Urawa Red Diamonds keeps clean sheet
34% ✓

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