Vegalta Sendai vs Tochigi City prediction & analysis
79%
Footrivo pick
Vegalta Sendai or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.26 · bookmaker 1.25 · Lost ✗
9/10Rating
1.25Odds
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Value bet: Vegalta Sendai to win @ 1.94 – our chance 56% vs 52% implied by the price (edge +9%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultVegalta Sendai to win ✗56% · @1.94
Double chanceVegalta Sendai or draw ✗79% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓55% · @1.83
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓76% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗14% · fair 7.28
Vegalta Sendai vs Tochigi City preview and prediction
The match
Tochigi City travel to Yurtec Stadium Sendai in the Emperor Cup on Wednesday 26 August (11:00 WAT) to face Vegalta Sendai.
Form guide
Vegalta Sendai's last 5: WDLLW Most recently they beat Vanraure Hachinohe 2–0 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.5 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Tochigi City's last 5: WWLLW Most recently they beat Sagan Tosu 3–1 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 3 of their last 4. They average 1.8 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 18 April 2026, finished Vegalta Sendai 5–0 Tochigi City.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.6 for Vegalta Sendai and 0.8 for Tochigi City. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 45%, both teams to score at 55%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Vegalta Sendai 56%, draw 23%, Tochigi City 21%.
Safer route: Vegalta Sendai or draw (79%) at 1.25.
Both teams to score: yes (55%) at 1.83.
Value angle: Vegalta Sendai to win at 1.94 – 56% on our numbers against 52% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Vegalta Sendai or draw – a 79% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Vegalta Sendai 1–0 Tochigi City. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Vegalta Sendai56%fair 1.77 · @1.94
Draw23%fair 4.35 · @3.30
Tochigi City21%fair 4.86 · @3.70
2.47Expected goals
1.62Vegalta Sendai xG
0.85Tochigi City xG
55%Both score
45%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–014%
1–112%
2–011%
2–19%
0–08%
0–17%
From our goals model: Vegalta Sendai 1.6 – 0.8 Tochigi City expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Vegalta Sendai vs Tochigi City?
Our pick is Vegalta Sendai or draw with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Vegalta Sendai vs Tochigi City?
On our numbers Vegalta Sendai have a 56% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Tochigi City 21%.
How many goals will there be in Vegalta Sendai vs Tochigi City?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 45% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Vegalta Sendai vs Tochigi City?
Our predicted score is Vegalta Sendai 1–0 Tochigi City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Vegalta Sendai vs Tochigi City?
Vegalta Sendai vs Tochigi City (Emperor Cup) kicks off on Wednesday 26 August 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.
Machida Zelvia3
Grulla Morioka0
Consadole Sapporo1
Ventforet Kofu3
Imabari4
Blaublitz Akita1
Iwaki0
Oita Trinita0
Jubilo Iwata0
Tegevajaro Miyazaki0
Montedio Yamagata3
Fujieda MYFC3
Omiya Ardija2
Vanraure Hachinohe0
Sagan Tosu4
Kataller Toyama0