Value bet: Vegalta Sendai to win @ 1.77 – our chance 63% vs 56% implied by the price (edge +11%). Bigger price, more risk.
Quick tips for this match
ResultVegalta Sendai to win ✗63% · @1.77
Double chanceVegalta Sendai or draw ✓83% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗53% · @1.80
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓76% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.96
Vegalta Sendai vs Vanraure Hachinohe preview and prediction
The match
The J2 League sees Vegalta Sendai take on Vanraure Hachinohe on Saturday 28 February, kicking off at 05:00 (WAT) at Yurtec Stadium Sendai. Vegalta Sendai are 4th with 30 points from 16 games (in the top four), while Vanraure Hachinohe sit 17th on 14 points (in the bottom half). A gap of 16 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.7 for Vegalta Sendai and 0.7 for Vanraure Hachinohe. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 45%, both teams to score at 53%. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.
Safer route: Vegalta Sendai or draw (83%) at 1.17.
Both teams to score: yes (53%) at 1.80.
Value angle: Vegalta Sendai to win at 1.77 – 63% on our numbers against 56% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 76% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Vegalta Sendai 1–0 Vanraure Hachinohe. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Vegalta Sendai63%fair 1.59 · @1.77
Draw20%fair 4.95 · @3.35
Vanraure Hachinohe17%fair 5.92 · @4.20
2.38Expected goals
1.68Vegalta Sendai xG
0.70Vanraure Hachinohe xG
53%Both score
45%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–016%
2–013%
1–111%
0–09%
2–19%
3–07%
From our goals model: Vegalta Sendai 1.7 – 0.7 Vanraure Hachinohe expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Vegalta Sendai to win✗
63%
1.59
1.77 ▲
Double chance
Vegalta Sendai or draw✓
83%
1.20
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
53%
1.87
1.80
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
69%
1.44
1.33
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
55%
1.81
1.77
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
76%
1.32
1.28
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
44%
2.30
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Vegalta Sendai / FT Vegalta Sendai✗
38%
2.64
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.96
–
Form
Vegalta Sendai – last 2
WW
22 Feb
@ Tochigi SC
2–1
W
14 Feb
@ Yokohama FC
1–0
W
1.5Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Vanraure Hachinohe – last 2
LW
21 Feb
@ Shonan Bellmare
0–1
L
14 Feb
@ Thespakusatsu Gunma
1–0
W
0.5Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Vegalta Sendai and Vanraure Hachinohe.
What is the prediction for Vegalta Sendai vs Vanraure Hachinohe?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Vegalta Sendai vs Vanraure Hachinohe?
On our numbers Vegalta Sendai have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Vanraure Hachinohe 17%.
How many goals will there be in Vegalta Sendai vs Vanraure Hachinohe?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 45% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Vegalta Sendai vs Vanraure Hachinohe?
Our predicted score is Vegalta Sendai 1–0 Vanraure Hachinohe, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Vegalta Sendai vs Vanraure Hachinohe?
Vegalta Sendai vs Vanraure Hachinohe (J2 League) kicks off on Saturday 28 February 2026 at 05:00 (West Africa Time) at Yurtec Stadium Sendai.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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