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Yurtec Stadium Sendai · Analysis updated 02:51 UTC

Vegalta Sendai vs Ventforet Kofu Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.23 expected goals for Vegalta Sendai and 0.80 for Ventforet Kofu, a combined total of 2.03. That distribution gives Vegalta Sendai the largest share of the 1X2 market at 46%, with the draw at 30%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 33% for over 2.5 goals and 39% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 16%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 46% favourite still loses or draws roughly 54% of the time.

Model pick

Vegalta Sendai to Win

46.4% probability

Low confidence

Expected goals

1.23 – 0.80

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Match result (1X2)

Vegalta Sendai win46%
Draw30%
Ventforet Kofu win24%

Double chance 1X

76%

Double chance 12

70%

Double chance X2

54%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals60%
Over 2.5 goals33%
Over 3.5 goals15%
Both teams to score39%

Correct score

  • 1–016.2%
  • 0–013.2%
  • 1–112.9%
  • 0–110.5%
  • 2–010.0%

Why the model likes this

  • Ventforet Kofu away threat

    Scored in 3 of their last 7 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Vegalta Sendai to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 46%, against 46% / 30% / 24% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.23 goals for Vegalta Sendai and 0.80 for Ventforet Kofu, a combined 2.03 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.

  • Goals markets

    Over 2.5 goals lands at 33% and both teams to score at 39%, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 16%.

Recent form

Vegalta Sendai

    Ventforet Kofu

    • 2026-08-15T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Tegevajaro Miyazaki · 1-1 (D)
    • 2026-08-08T10:30:00.000Z · A vs Sagan Tosu · 0-2 (L)
    • 2026-07-25T08:00:00.000Z · A vs Matsumoto Yamaga · 0-3 (L)
    • 2026-06-06T05:00:00.000Z · A vs Tegevajaro Miyazaki · 1-2 (L)
    • 2026-05-30T05:00:00.000Z · A vs Vegalta Sendai · 0-1 (L)

    Head-to-head

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

    J2/J3 League table

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    #TeamPWDLGDPts
    1Vegalta Sendai1811521743
    2Blaublitz Akita181125935
    3Shonan Bellmare18846631
    4Yokohama FC18837729
    5Sagamihara18756-228
    6Thespakusatsu Gunma18648-1023
    7Montedio Yamagata186210-522
    8Tochigi City18549-1321
    9Vanraure Hachinohe18468-420
    10Tochigi SC18459-518
    1Ventforet Kofu181035835
    2Consadole Sapporo18927431
    3Iwaki18765431
    4Omiya Ardija189271030
    5Fujieda MYFC18693430
    6FC Gifu18837-228
    7Matsumoto Yamaga186661026
    8Jubilo Iwata18567-725
    9Fukushima United184410-1318
    10Parceiro Nagano183510-1816
    1Kataller Toyama1810531338
    2Albirex Niigata18954435
    3Tokushima Vortis189361432
    4Kochi United18846230
    5Ehime FC18837728
    6Kanazawa18576-627
    7Nara Club18549-921
    8Osaka18387-320
    9Imabari18549-420
    10Kamatamare Sanuki185310-1819
    1Tegevajaro Miyazaki1815212447
    2Kagoshima United18855833
    3Sagan Tosu188641032
    4Renofa Yamaguchi18756229
    5Roasso Kumamoto18828027
    6Gainare Tottori18657-427
    7Oita Trinita18639022
    8Biwako Shiga186210-1321
    9FC Ryukyu18279-1217
    10Kitakyushu184311-1515

    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.