Vegalta Sendai host Imabari in the J2 League on Wednesday 21 October, with kick-off at 11:00 (WAT) at Yurtec Stadium Sendai. Vegalta Sendai are 4th with 30 points from 16 games (in the top four), while Imabari sit 19th on 12 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 18 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Vegalta Sendai's last 5: DWWWW Most recently they drew with Tokushima Vortis 0–0 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 0.5 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Imabari's last 5: DWWLL Most recently they drew with Vanraure Hachinohe 3–3 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.5 scored and 2.2 conceded.
Vegalta Sendai arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 1.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 2.1 for Vegalta Sendai and 0.7 for Imabari. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 54%, both teams to score at 54%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Vegalta Sendai to win – a 71% chance at odds of 1.40. Predicted score: Vegalta Sendai 2–0 Imabari. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Vegalta Sendai71%fair 1.42 · @1.40
Draw20%fair 4.96 · @4.00
Imabari9%fair 10.73 · @6.00
2.82Expected goals
2.15Vegalta Sendai xG
0.67Imabari xG
54%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–014%
1–013%
3–010%
2–19%
1–19%
3–17%
From our goals model: Vegalta Sendai 2.1 – 0.7 Imabari 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✓
71%
1.42
1.40
Double chance
Vegalta Sendai or draw✓
91%
1.10
1.11
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
54%
1.84
1.75
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
77%
1.29
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
54%
1.87
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
69%
1.45
–
Half-time result
Vegalta Sendai ahead at half-time✗
51%
1.96
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Vegalta Sendai / FT Vegalta Sendai✗
47%
2.12
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
14%
7.27
–
Form
Vegalta Sendai – last 6
DWWWWD
17 Oct
vs Tokushima Vortis
0–0
D
11 Oct
@ Montedio Yamagata
1–0
W
4 Oct
vs Jubilo Iwata
2–1
W
26 Sep
@ Iwaki
2–0
W
20 Sep
@ Tochigi City
3–1
W
13 Sep
vs Consadole Sapporo
1–1
D
1.5Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Imabari – last 6
DWWLLL
17 Oct
vs Vanraure Hachinohe
3–3
D
10 Oct
@ Tokushima Vortis
2–1
W
3 Oct
@ Tochigi City
2–1
W
26 Sep
vs Shonan Bellmare
1–2
L
23 Sep
@ Kashiwa Reysol
0–4
L
19 Sep
@ Yokohama FC
1–2
L
1.5Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Vegalta Sendai and Imabari.
What is the prediction for Vegalta Sendai vs Imabari?
Our pick is Vegalta Sendai to win with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Vegalta Sendai vs Imabari?
On our numbers Vegalta Sendai have a 71% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Imabari 9%.
How many goals will there be in Vegalta Sendai vs Imabari?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Vegalta Sendai vs Imabari?
Our predicted score is Vegalta Sendai 2–0 Imabari, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Vegalta Sendai vs Imabari?
Vegalta Sendai vs Imabari (J2 League) kicks off on Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 11:00 (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.
