J2 League · Regular Season - 12
Match events
Imabari- 1'Goal: Y. KajiuraAssist: E. Junio
- 17'Yellow card: A. Palocevic
- Yellow card: Y. Sugiyama45'
HT 0-1
- Substitution: H. KamadaOff: H. Takeda46'
- Substitution: R. MatsuiOff: M. Okuyama46'
- Goal: M. NakajimaAssist: R. Takada48'
- Goal: T. UmekiAssist: M. Nakajima52'
- 54'Yellow card: Gabriel Gomes
- 56'Substitution: K. KikuchiOff: T. Kondo
- 56'Substitution: K. MochiiOff: J. Kato
- 56'Substitution: A. PalocevicOff: T. Yamada
- Substitution: H. IwabuchiOff: R. Asakura61'
- 62'Substitution: T. TsuchiyaOff: Y. Maruyama
- 71'Substitution: Y. KomaiOff: K. Furuyama
- Substitution: T. UmekiOff: K. Miyazaki73'
- Goal: K. MiyazakiAssist: M. Nakajima74'
- Substitution: M. NakajimaOff: S. Araki76'
- 83'Substitution: K. KushibikiOff: K. Kubo
- Substitution: Y. SugiyamaOff: R. Sagara84'
Our verdict
Vegalta Sendai to win
Bet365 1.45
✓ This tip was correct · final score 3-1
Win probability
Betting markets
Expected goals 2.04 – 0.89Half time / full time result. 1 = Vegalta Sendai, X = draw, 2 = Imabari.
Asian handicap applied to Vegalta Sendai.
Market percentages come from our model's expected goals for each side. Fair odds are 100 ÷ probability.
Model comparison
Last matches
Newest firstVegalta Sendai0W 0D 0L · last 0No finished matches yet.
Imabari0W 0D 0L · last 0No finished matches yet.
J2 League table
| # | Team | P | +/- | Pts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kataller Toyama | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 | |
| 2 | Yokohama FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 | |
| 3 | Vegalta Sendai | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 | |
| 4 | Albirex Niigata | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 | |
| 5 | Tegevajaro Miyazaki | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 | |
| 6 | Vanraure Hachinohe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 | |
| 7 | Fujieda MYFC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 8 | Tochigi City | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 9 | Iwaki | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 10 | Shonan Bellmare | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 11 | Jubilo Iwata | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 12 | Oita Trinita | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 13 | Blaublitz Akita | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | |
| 14 | Sagan Tosu | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | |
| 15 | Tokushima Vortis | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | |
| 16 | Imabari | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 | |
| 17 | Omiya Ardija | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 | |
| 18 | Ventforet Kofu | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
Season statistics
This season, all competitions we cover| Stat | Vegalta Sendai | Imabari |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 0 | 0 |
| Wins | 0 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Losses | 0 | 0 |
| Goals for (avg) | 0 | 0 |
| Goals against (avg) | 0 | 0 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 0 |
| Best win streak | 0 | 0 |
Match preview
Vegalta Sendai host Imabari in the J2 League (Regular Season - 12) at Yurtec Stadium Sendai, Sendai, with kick-off on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 11:00 WAT.
Our prediction model makes Vegalta Sendai favourites, giving Vegalta Sendai a 64% chance of winning, 21% for the draw and 15% for Imabari. Our tip is: Vegalta Sendai to win.
On the goals markets, we expect goals, with a 56% chance of over 2.5 and a 52% chance that both teams score.
- Competition
- Japan J2 League
- Date
- Wednesday, 21 October 2026, 11:00 WAT
- Venue
- Yurtec Stadium Sendai, Sendai
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Quick answers
When is Vegalta Sendai vs Imabari?
Vegalta Sendai vs Imabari kicks off on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 11:00 West Africa Time.
Which competition is Vegalta Sendai vs Imabari in?
The match is in the Japan J2 League.
Where are Vegalta Sendai and Imabari in the table?
Vegalta Sendai are 3rd and Imabari are 16th in the J2 League.
Who will win Vegalta Sendai vs Imabari?
Our prediction is Vegalta Sendai to win. Win probabilities: Vegalta Sendai 64%, draw 21%, Imabari 15%.
Will both teams score in Vegalta Sendai vs Imabari?
We estimate a 52% chance that both teams score, so our BTTS tip is Yes.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Vegalta Sendai vs Imabari?
We estimate a 56% chance of three or more goals, so our tip is Over 2.5 goals.
Are these predictions guaranteed?
No. They are statistical estimates. A 70% tip should still lose about three times in ten, so only stake what you can afford to lose.
How often are predictions updated?
Predictions refresh automatically through the day as new data arrives, and every tip is marked right or wrong after full time.