Japan · J2 League · Matchweek 510:00

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Saturday, 5 September 2026

Lemon Gas Stadium · Referee H. Kimura · Analysis updated 01:25 UTC

Shonan Bellmare vs Vegalta Sendai Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.01 expected goals for Shonan Bellmare and 1.16 for Vegalta Sendai, a combined total of 2.16. That distribution gives Vegalta Sendai the largest share of the 1X2 market at 39%, with the draw at 29%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 37% for over 2.5 goals and 44% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 13%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 39% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Draw/Away

68.5% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

1.01 – 1.16

Model version

poisson-v2

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Shonan Bellmare home form

    7 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.

  • Vegalta Sendai away threat

    Scored in 6 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Vegalta Sendai to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 39%, against 32% / 29% / 39% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.01 goals for Shonan Bellmare and 1.16 for Vegalta Sendai, a combined 2.16 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.

Match result (1X2)

Shonan Bellmare win32%
Draw29%
Vegalta Sendai win39%

Double chance 1X

61%

Double chance 12

71%

Double chance X2

69%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals64%
Over 2.5 goals37%
Over 3.5 goals17%
Both teams to score44%

Correct score

  • 1–113.4%
  • 0–113.3%
  • 1–011.5%
  • 0–011.5%
  • 1–27.8%

Recent form

Shonan Bellmare

  • 2026-09-26T08:00:00.000Z · A vs Imabari · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-19T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Blaublitz Akita · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-12T09:30:00.000Z · A vs Vanraure Hachinohe · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-09T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Matsumoto Yamaga · 3-3 (D)
  • 2026-09-05T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Vegalta Sendai · 1-3 (L)

Vegalta Sendai

  • 2026-10-25T05:00:00.000Z · A vs Albirex Niigata · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-21T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Imabari · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-17T05:00:00.000Z · H vs Tokushima Vortis · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-10-11T04:05:00.000Z · A vs Montedio Yamagata · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-04T06:00:00.000Z · H vs Jubilo Iwata · 2-1 (W)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

J2 League table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Vegalta Sendai138321127
2Albirex Niigata13823-226
3Kataller Toyama136431122
4Yokohama FC13643922
5Shonan Bellmare13571322
6Omiya Ardija13562721
7Tegevajaro Miyazaki13553320
8Oita Trinita13472719
9Iwaki13526117
10Sagan Tosu13526-117
11Tokushima Vortis13526-217
12Consadole Sapporo13526-317
13Blaublitz Akita13445016
14Jubilo Iwata13445-116
15Fujieda MYFC13364115
16Vanraure Hachinohe13427-1214
17Montedio Yamagata13418-213
18Tochigi City13337-212
19Imabari13328-1111
20Ventforet Kofu13328-1711

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Draw/Away, at 68.5%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 44% and over 2.5 goals at 37%.

A 69% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.