Tochigi City vs Vegalta Sendai prediction & analysis
63%
Footrivo pick
Vegalta Sendai to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.60 · bookmaker 1.95 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.95Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultVegalta Sendai to win ✓63% · @1.95
Double chanceEither team to win ✓84% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓62% · @1.62
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · fair 1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.04
Tochigi City vs Vegalta Sendai preview and prediction
The match
The J2 League sees Tochigi City take on Vegalta Sendai on Sunday 20 September, kicking off at 09:00 (WAT) at City Football Station. Tochigi City are 18th with 12 points from 16 games (in the bottom three), while Vegalta Sendai sit 4th on 30 points (in the top four). A gap of 18 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Tochigi City's last 5: DWWLW Most recently they drew with Kataller Toyama 0–0 away. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
Vegalta Sendai's last 5: DLWWL Most recently they drew with Consadole Sapporo 1–1 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 26 August 2026, finished Vegalta Sendai 1–2 Tochigi City. Across their last 2 meetings Tochigi City have won 1, Vegalta Sendai 1, with 0 draws and 4.0 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 1.0 for Tochigi City and 2.0 for Vegalta Sendai. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 58% and both teams to score at 62%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Tochigi City 21%, draw 16%, Vegalta Sendai 63%.
Both teams to score: yes (62%) at 1.62.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Vegalta Sendai to win – a 63% chance at odds of 1.95, above our fair price of 1.60, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Tochigi City 1–2 Vegalta Sendai. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Tochigi City21%fair 4.80 · @3.30
Draw16%fair 6.06 · @3.30
Vegalta Sendai63%fair 1.60 · @1.95
3.00Expected goals
1.01Tochigi City xG
1.99Vegalta Sendai xG
62%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
1–210%
0–110%
0–210%
1–37%
0–37%
From our goals model: Tochigi City 1.0 – 2.0 Vegalta Sendai expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Tochigi City vs Vegalta Sendai?
Our pick is Vegalta Sendai to win with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.95.
Who will win Tochigi City vs Vegalta Sendai?
On our numbers Tochigi City have a 21% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Vegalta Sendai 63%.
How many goals will there be in Tochigi City vs Vegalta Sendai?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Tochigi City vs Vegalta Sendai?
Our predicted score is Tochigi City 1–2 Vegalta Sendai, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Tochigi City vs Vegalta Sendai?
Tochigi City vs Vegalta Sendai (J2 League) kicks off on Sunday 20 September 2026 at 09:00 (West Africa Time) at City Football Station.
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.
