Iwaki vs Vegalta Sendai: match statistics
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Iwaki vs Vegalta Sendai: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Iwaki plays Vegalta Sendai in J2 League (Japan). The game is scheduled for September 26, 2026.
Recent form
Iwaki has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Vegalta Sendai has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Iwaki scores 1.57 goals per game and allows 1.86. Vegalta Sendai scores 1.86 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 71% of Iwaki's games and 57% of Vegalta Sendai's. The Over 2.5 rates are 71% and 43%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Vegalta Sendai has the higher season xG average, 1.74 to 1.58 per game. Iwaki takes 13.4 shots per game, while Vegalta Sendai takes 14.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Iwaki leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 1.14 goals per game after halftime. Vegalta Sendai leads at halftime in 57% and scores 0.57 after halftime.
When the teams score
Iwaki's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). For Vegalta Sendai, it is minutes 16-30 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
J2 League games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Iwaki | Vegalta Sendai | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Vegalta Sendai is 117% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Iwaki · 2.6 pts / game - Vegalta Sendai
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Vegalta Sendai is 18% better for: goals scored per game.
1.57 goals / game - Iwaki · 1.86 goals / game - Vegalta Sendai
Vegalta Sendai is 86% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.86 goals / game - Iwaki · 1 goals / game - Vegalta Sendai
Iwaki scores in 86% of games (6 of 7 games), while Vegalta Sendai keeps a clean sheet in 29% (2 of 7 games).
Vegalta Sendai scores in 71% of games (5 of 7 games), while Iwaki keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Iwaki
Over / Under - Vegalta Sendai
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Vegalta Sendai is 182% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.71 pts / game - Iwaki · 2 pts / game - Vegalta Sendai
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Iwaki - second-half results
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Vegalta Sendai - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 57% of games and wins 57%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 0% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Iwaki
Vegalta Sendai
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (J2 League).
Teams vs league
| Iwaki | Liga | Vegalta Sendai | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.43 | 2.54 | ▲ 2.86 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 46% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 71% | 46% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 32% | ▼ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 57% | 64% | ▲ 86% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 80% | ▼ 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Iwaki's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Vegalta Sendai. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Iwaki and Vegalta Sendai play?
Iwaki face Vegalta Sendai on September 26, 2026 in J2 League. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Iwaki and Vegalta Sendai?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Iwaki won 1, Vegalta Sendai won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Iwaki vs Vegalta Sendai?
Iwaki score 1.57 goals per game on average and Vegalta Sendai 1.86. The J2 League average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Iwaki's matches and 57% of Vegalta Sendai's.
What form are Iwaki and Vegalta Sendai in?
Over the last 5 games Iwaki have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Vegalta Sendai 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Iwaki vs Vegalta Sendai?
The statistical background for Iwaki vs Vegalta Sendai — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.