Sunday , 16 August 2026

Vegalta Sendai vs Yokohama FC, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2021
Vegalta Sendai
0 – 0
Full Time
Yokohama FC
Sat 14 Aug 2021 · 10:00 UTC Yurtec Stadium Sendai HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 54' Felipe Vizeu
Y 55' Felipe Vizeu
Shuhei Akasaki 59' Y
Shuhei Akasaki 60' Y
Y 88' Yutaro Hakamata
Y 89' Yutaro Hakamata

Overview

Match Preview

Vegalta Sendai vs Yokohama FC — 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 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
Vegalta Sendai 4 games · Avg 1.5 goals Yokohama FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-08-14 Vegalta Sendai 0–0 Yokohama FC 2021-04-17 Yokohama FC 2–2 Vegalta Sendai 2020-10-14 Vegalta Sendai 0–0 Yokohama FC 2020-07-12 Yokohama FC 1–1 Vegalta Sendai

Recent Form

Vegalta Sendai
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Aug Yokohama FC H 0–0 D
09 Aug Cerezo Osaka FC A 0–0 D
03 Aug Gamba Osaka H 0–1 L
10 Jul Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo H 1–1 D
03 Jul Urawa Red Diamonds H 0–0 D
23 Jun Shimizu S-Pulse H 2–3 L
Yokohama FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Aug Vegalta Sendai A 0–0 D
09 Aug Nagoya Grampus H 2–0 W
11 Jul Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 1–0 W
27 Jun Shimizu S-Pulse H 1–1 D
23 Jun Vissel Kobe A 0–5 L
19 Jun FC Tokyo H 0–1 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Yurtec Stadium Sendai. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Kunimitsu Sekiguchi suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Vegalta Sendai side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 20' It’s high time Tomonobu Hayakawa made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 25' Vegalta Sendai seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 35' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Eijiro Takeda made 143 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 40' Yokohama FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. Tomonobu Hayakawa might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 50' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Vegalta Sendai and Yokohama FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 54' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Felipe Vizeu.
  • 55' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Felipe Vizeu.
  • 59' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Shuhei Akasaki.
  • 60' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Shuhei Akasaki.
  • 60' A change in the Yokohama FC ranks — Felipe Vizeu exits the field as Kazuma Watanabe enters on 60.
  • 63' A tactical swap from Vegalta Sendai — Ryoma Kida on, Chihiro Kato off on 63 minutes.
  • 68' Vegalta Sendai are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Yokohama FC's shape.
  • 71' Reo Yasunaga is ready to make an impact after coming on for Hideto Takahashi at the 71 minute mark.
  • 72' Vegalta Sendai make a change. Takuma Nishimura trudges off to be replaced by Koji Hachisuka on 72 minutes.
  • 77' Vegalta Sendai are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Yokohama FC backline.
  • 80' Yokohama FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Eijiro Takeda is hanging Maguinho on the field on 80 minute.
  • 81' The supporters are chanting for Emmanuel Oti. He replaces Kunimitsu Sekiguchi on 81 minute.
  • 86' It looks surprising Yokohama FC does not make any changes. Rikiya Uehara has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 88' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Yutaro Hakamata.
  • 89' Yasuhiro Hiraoka has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tawiah on 89 minute.
  • 89' A meaty challenge results in booking for Yutaro Hakamata on 89.
  • The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.

Lineups

Vegalta Sendai Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Makoto Teguramori

Yokohama FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tomonobu Hayakawa

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Takuma Nishimura 1
Kyohei Yoshino 1
Yutaro Hakamata 1
Kosuke Saito 1
Alexandre Guedes 1
Kazunari Ichimi 1

Head to Head

2021-08-14 Vegalta Sendai 0–0 Yokohama FC 2021-04-17 Yokohama FC 2–2 Vegalta Sendai 2020-10-14 Vegalta Sendai 0–0 Yokohama FC 2020-07-12 Yokohama FC 1–1 Vegalta Sendai

Vegalta Sendai Form

2021-08-14 Vegalta Sendai 0–0 Yokohama FC D 2021-08-09 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–0 Vegalta Sendai D 2021-08-03 Vegalta Sendai 0–1 Gamba Osaka L 2021-07-10 Vegalta Sendai 1–1 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo D 2021-07-03 Vegalta Sendai 0–0 Urawa Red Diamonds D 2021-06-23 Vegalta Sendai 2–3 Shimizu S-Pulse L

Yokohama FC Form

2021-08-14 Vegalta Sendai 0–0 Yokohama FC D 2021-08-09 Yokohama FC 2–0 Nagoya Grampus W 2021-07-11 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0–1 Yokohama FC W 2021-06-27 Yokohama FC 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2021-06-23 Vissel Kobe 5–0 Yokohama FC L 2021-06-19 Yokohama FC 0–1 FC Tokyo L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.06 Vegalta Sendai xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.86 Yokohama FC xG
I would bet for: Vegalta Sendai or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 70%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Vegalta Sendai39% Draw33% Yokohama FC28%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 1.92
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 83%
17%
± 1.5 58%
42%
± 2.5 30%
70%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

Vegalta Sendai or Draw
72%
Draw or Yokohama FC
61%
Vegalta Sendai or Yokohama FC
67%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Vegalta Sendai25% Draw56% Yokohama FC19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.3%
1 – 0
14.1%
0 – 1
11.2%
2 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
7%
1 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
3.1%
3 – 0
2.7%
3 – 1
2.5%
1 – 3
1.6%

Asian Handicap — Vegalta Sendai

Handicap Vegalta Sendai covers Push Yokohama FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 11% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 22% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 18% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 7% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Vegalta Sendai keeps clean sheet
43% ✗
Yokohama FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✗

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