Iwaki host Vegalta Sendai in the J2 League on Saturday 26 September, with kick-off at 09:00 (WAT) at Hawaiians Stadium Iwaki. Iwaki are 8th with 23 points from 16 games (in the top half), while Vegalta Sendai sit 4th on 30 points (in the top four).
Form guide
Iwaki's last 5: WWLLL Most recently they beat Sagan Tosu 3–1 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Vegalta Sendai's last 5: WDLWW Most recently they beat Tochigi City 3–1 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.5 per game.
Vegalta Sendai arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 1.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.2 for Iwaki and 1.7 for Vegalta Sendai. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 53% and both teams to score at 59%.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Iwaki 1–1 Vegalta Sendai. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Iwaki28%fair 3.56 · @3.50
Draw22%fair 4.50 · @3.20
Vegalta Sendai50%fair 2.01 · @2.10
2.91Expected goals
1.21Iwaki xG
1.70Vegalta Sendai xG
59%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
1–210%
0–19%
0–28%
2–17%
1–07%
From our goals model: Iwaki 1.2 – 1.7 Vegalta Sendai 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✓
50%
2.01
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.29
1.36 ▲
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
59%
1.71
1.73
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
53%
1.89
1.90
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
69%
1.45
1.33
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
40%
2.50
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Vegalta Sendai / FT Vegalta Sendai✓
30%
3.37
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.50
–
Form
Iwaki – last 6
WWLLLD
19 Sep
@ Sagan Tosu
3–1
W
12 Sep
vs Yokohama FC
2–0
W
5 Sep
@ Tokushima Vortis
0–1
L
2 Sep
@ Kitakyushu
0–1
L
29 Aug
vs Albirex Niigata
2–3
L
26 Aug
vs Oita Trinita
0–0
D
1.2Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Vegalta Sendai – last 6
WDLWWL
20 Sep
@ Tochigi City
3–1
W
13 Sep
vs Consadole Sapporo
1–1
D
9 Sep
@ Fukushima United
3–4
L
5 Sep
@ Shonan Bellmare
3–1
W
29 Aug
vs Tegevajaro Miyazaki
4–2
W
26 Aug
vs Tochigi City
1–2
L
2.5Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Iwaki and Vegalta Sendai.
What is the prediction for Iwaki vs Vegalta Sendai?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Iwaki vs Vegalta Sendai?
On our numbers Iwaki have a 28% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Vegalta Sendai 50%.
How many goals will there be in Iwaki vs Vegalta Sendai?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Iwaki vs Vegalta Sendai?
Our predicted score is Iwaki 1–1 Vegalta Sendai, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Iwaki vs Vegalta Sendai?
Iwaki vs Vegalta Sendai (J2 League) kicks off on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 09:00 (West Africa Time) at Hawaiians Stadium Iwaki.
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.
