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Yokohama F.Marinos vs Vegalta Sendai, J. League 2020 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2020
Yokohama F.Marinos
3 – 1
Full Time
Vegalta Sendai
Wed 23 Sep 2020 · 10:30 UTC Nissan Stadium HT 45+3' · FT 45+5'
Y 30' Takuma Nishimura

Overview

Match Preview

Yokohama F.Marinos vs Vegalta Sendai — J. League at Nissan Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Takuto Okabe
  • Referee Isao Nishihashi
  • Referee Hayato Shimizu
  • Referee Tomohisa Gonda

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

6
2
Yokohama F.Marinos 8 games · Avg 4.0 goals Vegalta Sendai
Last 5 meetings
2020-09-23 Yokohama F.Marinos 3–1 Vegalta Sendai 2020-08-01 Vegalta Sendai 0–1 Yokohama F.Marinos 2019-09-28 Vegalta Sendai 1–1 Yokohama F.Marinos 2019-03-02 Yokohama F.Marinos 2–1 Vegalta Sendai 2018-09-29 Yokohama F.Marinos 5–2 Vegalta Sendai

Recent Form

Yokohama F.Marinos
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Sep Vegalta Sendai H 3–1 W
19 Sep Sagan Tosu FC A 3–1 W
16 Sep Shimizu S-Pulse H 3–0 W
13 Sep Cerezo Osaka FC H 1–2 L
09 Sep Nagoya Grampus A 1–2 L
05 Sep Kawasaki Frontale H 1–3 L
Vegalta Sendai
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Sep Yokohama F.Marinos A 1–3 L
20 Sep FC Tokyo A 0–1 L
13 Sep Oita FC Trinita H 0–3 L
09 Sep Kashima Antlers A 1–2 L
05 Sep Gamba Osaka H 1–4 L
29 Aug Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 1–1 D

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
Yokohama F.Marinos this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Yokohama F.Marinos
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Nissan Stadium!
  • 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ryo Takano, as he is very good at scoring at Nissan Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 10' Alexandre Guedes makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Vegalta Sendai are in front.
  • 15' 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 Yasuhiro Hiraoka suffering a number of foals already.
  • 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 25' Yuji Kajikawa is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Vegalta Sendai so far.
  • 30' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Takuma Nishimura.
  • 35' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ryutaro Iio is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Vegalta Sendai.
  • 40' What a strike from Marcos Junior! The score is 0-2.
  • 45' Yokohama F·Marinos is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 46' It is a substitution in Vegalta Sendai team. Ryo Germain is replaced by Ryohei Michibuchi on 46 minute.
  • 51' Over 51 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 56' Alexandre Guedes makes way for Shun Nagasawa at the 56 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vegalta Sendai.
  • 61' The home supporters are growing impatient. Yokohama F·Marinos must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 66' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ange Postecoglou might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 70' Erik does the damage! The net is bulging and Yokohama F.Marinos surge ahead!
  • 72' Keiya Shiihashi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Shogo Nakahara on 72 minute.
  • 75' Erik makes no mistake. The score reads 0-4 and Yokohama F.Marinos are in front.
  • 78' The Yokohama F.Marinos manager makes a substitution. Marcos Junior departs to be replaced by Edigar Junio.
  • 82' The whistle greets Ryutaro Iio as he departs to be replaced by Takumi Mase.
  • 83' It is a substitution in Yokohama F.Marinos team. Kota Mizunuma is replaced by Yuki Otsu on 83 minute.
  • 88' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ange Postecoglou will be considering his options from the bench.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-1.

Lineups

Yokohama F.Marinos Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ange Postecoglou

Vegalta Sendai Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Takashi Kiyama

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Leo Ceara 4
Teruhito Nakagawa 3
Sho Ito 3
Marcos Junior 3
Teruhito Nakagawa 3
Sho Ito 3
Ryosuke Yamanaka 2
Edigar Junio 2

Head to Head

2020-09-23 Yokohama F.Marinos 3–1 Vegalta Sendai 2020-08-01 Vegalta Sendai 0–1 Yokohama F.Marinos 2019-09-28 Vegalta Sendai 1–1 Yokohama F.Marinos 2019-03-02 Yokohama F.Marinos 2–1 Vegalta Sendai 2018-09-29 Yokohama F.Marinos 5–2 Vegalta Sendai

Yokohama F.Marinos Form

2020-09-23 Yokohama F.Marinos 3–1 Vegalta Sendai W 2020-09-19 Sagan Tosu FC 1–3 Yokohama F.Marinos W 2020-09-16 Yokohama F.Marinos 3–0 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2020-09-13 Yokohama F.Marinos 1–2 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2020-09-09 Nagoya Grampus 2–1 Yokohama F.Marinos L 2020-09-05 Yokohama F.Marinos 1–3 Kawasaki Frontale L

Vegalta Sendai Form

2020-09-23 Yokohama F.Marinos 3–1 Vegalta Sendai L 2020-09-20 FC Tokyo 1–0 Vegalta Sendai L 2020-09-13 Vegalta Sendai 0–3 Oita FC Trinita L 2020-09-09 Kashima Antlers 2–1 Vegalta Sendai L 2020-09-05 Vegalta Sendai 1–4 Gamba Osaka L 2020-08-29 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–1 Vegalta Sendai D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.79 Yokohama F.Marinos xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05 Vegalta Sendai xG
I would bet for: Yokohama F.Marinos to win 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Yokohama F.Marinos57% Draw24% Vegalta Sendai19%
Actual: Yokohama F.Marinos win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.84
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Yokohama F.Marinos or Draw
81%
Draw or Vegalta Sendai
43%
Yokohama F.Marinos or Vegalta Sendai
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Yokohama F.Marinos38% Draw45% Vegalta Sendai17%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
1 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
9.2%
0 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
5.4%
0 – 1
5.3%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 2
3.2%
3 – 2
3%

Asian Handicap — Yokohama F.Marinos

Handicap Yokohama F.Marinos covers Push Vegalta Sendai covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 16% 70%
-1.5 30% — 70%
-1 30% 23% 47%
-0.5 53% — 47%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 13% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Yokohama F.Marinos keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
Vegalta Sendai keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

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