Vegalta Sendai vs Yokohama FC, J. League 2020 REGULAR SEASON
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Vegalta Sendai vs Yokohama FC — J. League at Yurtec Stadium Sendai.
- Vegalta Sendai 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Yokohama FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Ryo Hirama
- Referee Takumi Takagi
- Referee Hiroyuki Kimura
- Referee Takeshi Asada
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 Tōkyō | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | Yokohama FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Oct | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Oct | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 3–3 | D |
| 27 Sep | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 23 Sep | Yokohama F·Marinos | A | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Sep | FC Tōkyō | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | Vegalta Sendai | A | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Oct | Kashima Antlers | A | 2–3 | L |
| 03 Oct | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 0–3 | L |
| 26 Sep | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Sep | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 2–3 | L |
| 20 Sep | Oita FC Trinita | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Vegalta Sendai and Yokohama FC is underway.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Vegalta Sendai is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' Yokohama FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' The 29-year-old Kosuke Saito has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' Yokohama FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. Vegalta Sendai must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 33' That is a Yellow card for Vegalta Sendai. Tawiah will be fuming at that decision.
- 38' 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.
- 43' Yokohama FC have won 139 goals from 143 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 48' 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.
- 52' Controversy at the stadium! Yasuhiro Hiraoka argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 57' It is a cagey affair so far. Vegalta Sendai in their trying to find a way past Yokohama FC's compact .
- 62' 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.
- 66' Controversy at the stadium! Takaaki Shichi argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 67' Another change for Vegalta Sendai made on 67 minute. Hiroto Yamada leaves to be changed by Shun Nagasawa.
- 72' With 0 assists to his name this season, Kunimitsu Sekiguchi is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Yokohama FC.
- 74' Time for substitution for Yokohama FC. Yusuke Matsuo is replaced by Kazunari Ichimi.
- 77' Vegalta Sendai make a change. Kunimitsu Sekiguchi trudges off to be replaced by Takayoshi Ishihara on 77 minutes.
- 82' Over 82 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 85' The Yokohama FC manager makes a substitution. Maguinho departs to be replaced by Tatsuki Seko.
- 86' The whistle greets Kohei Tezuka as he departs to be replaced by Shunsuke Nakamura.
- 87' A tactical swap from Vegalta Sendai — Simao Junior on, Para off on 87 minutes.
- 88' Vegalta Sendai make a change. Ryohei Michibuchi trudges off to be replaced by Isaac Cuenca on 88 minutes.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Vegalta Sendai Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 5
- 7
- 36
- 29
- 8
-
42
Hiroto Yamada ↓ Shun Nagasawa 67'
- 18
- 27
-
2
Para ↓ Simao Junior 87'
- 43
Bench
- 21
-
20
Shun Nagasawa ↑ 67'
-
14
Takayoshi Ishihara ↑ 77'
-
23
Simao Junior ↑ 87'
-
9
Isaac Cuenca ↑ 88'
-
30
Wataru Tanaka ↑ 77'
- 26
Coach
Takashi Kiyama
Yokohama FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 4
- 44
- 30
-
7
Takuya Matsuura ↓ Kosuke Saito 67'
-
3
Maguinho ↓ Tatsuki Seko 85'
- 14
- 23
-
37
Yusuke Matsuo ↓ Kazunari Ichimi 74'
-
13
Yuji Senuma ↓ Yusuke Minagawa 67'
- 28
Bench
-
9
Kazunari Ichimi ↑ 74'
-
46
Shunsuke Nakamura ↑ 86'
-
16
Yusuke Minagawa ↑ 67'
- 18
- 26
-
15
Kosuke Saito ↑ 67'
-
6
Tatsuki Seko ↑ 85'
Coach
Takahiro Shimotaira
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alexandre Guedes | 1 |
| Kazunari Ichimi | 1 |
| Takuma Nishimura | 1 |
| Kyohei Yoshino | 1 |
| Yutaro Hakamata | 1 |
| Kosuke Saito | 1 |
Vegalta Sendai Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.09
Vegalta Sendai xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
Yokohama FC xG
I would bet for:
Vegalta Sendai or Draw 69% + Under 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.09
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Vegalta Sendai or Draw
69%
Draw or Yokohama FC
62%
Vegalta Sendai or Yokohama FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
12.2%
0 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
7.1%
2 – 0
7%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
3.7%
3 – 1
2.6%
3 – 0
2.5%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Vegalta Sendai
| Handicap | Vegalta Sendai covers | Push | Yokohama FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 21% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 19% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Vegalta Sendai keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Yokohama FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.