Japan · J2 League · Matchweek 708:00
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Sunday, 20 September 2026

City Football Station · Referee T. Nakai · Analysis updated 15:37 UTC

Tochigi City vs Vegalta Sendai Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.24 expected goals for Tochigi City and 1.79 for Vegalta Sendai, a combined total of 3.03. That distribution gives Vegalta Sendai the largest share of the 1X2 market at 50%, with the draw at 23%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 58% for over 2.5 goals and 59% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 11%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 50% 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

Vegalta Sendai win

50.3% probability

Low confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

1.24 – 1.79

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.

  • Tochigi City home form

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

  • Vegalta Sendai away threat

    Scored in 5 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Vegalta Sendai to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 50%, against 27% / 23% / 50% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.24 goals for Tochigi City and 1.79 for Vegalta Sendai, a combined 3.03 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Tochigi City win27%
Draw23%
Vegalta Sendai win50%

Double chance 1X

50%

Double chance 12

77%

Double chance X2

74%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals81%
Over 2.5 goals58%
Over 3.5 goals36%
Both teams to score59%

Correct score

  • 1–110.7%
  • 1–29.6%
  • 0–18.7%
  • 0–27.7%
  • 2–16.7%

Recent form

Tochigi City

  • 2026-10-03T08:00:00.000Z · H vs Imabari · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-29T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-26T08:00:00.000Z · A vs Tokushima Vortis · 0-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-23T08:00:00.000Z · A vs Machida Zelvia · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-20T08:00:00.000Z · H vs Vegalta Sendai · 1-3 (L)

Vegalta Sendai

  • 2026-10-04T06:00:00.000Z · H vs Jubilo Iwata · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-26T08:00:00.000Z · A vs Iwaki · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-20T08:00:00.000Z · A vs Tochigi City · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-13T09:00:00.000Z · H vs Consadole Sapporo · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-09T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Fukushima United · 3-4 (L)

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 Vegalta Sendai win, at 50.3%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 59% and over 2.5 goals at 58%.

A 50% 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.