Tochigi City vs Vegalta Sendai: match statistics
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Tochigi City vs Vegalta Sendai: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Tochigi City plays Vegalta Sendai in J2 League (Japan). The game is scheduled for September 20, 2026.
Recent form
Tochigi City has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Vegalta Sendai has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Tochigi City scores 2.17 goals per game and allows 1.17. Vegalta Sendai scores 1.67 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Tochigi City's games and 50% of Vegalta Sendai's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 33%, compared with league averages of 41% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Tochigi City has the higher season xG average, 1.74 to 1.70 per game. Tochigi City takes 15.2 shots per game, while Vegalta Sendai takes 14.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Tochigi City leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 1.50 goals per game after halftime. Vegalta Sendai leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Tochigi City's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). For Vegalta Sendai, it is minutes 16-30 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
J2 League games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 41% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
| Tochigi City | Vegalta Sendai | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.32 |
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 10% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Tochigi City · 2.2 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.
Tochigi City is 30% better for: goals scored per game.
2.17 goals / game - Tochigi City · 1.67 goals / game - Vegalta Sendai
Vegalta Sendai is 17% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.17 goals / game - Tochigi City · 1 goals / game - Vegalta Sendai
Tochigi City scores in 67% of games (4 of 6 games), while Vegalta Sendai keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 games).
Vegalta Sendai scores in 67% of games (4 of 6 games), while Tochigi City keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 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 - Tochigi City
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 56% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.17 pts / game - Tochigi City · 1.83 pts / game - Vegalta Sendai
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Tochigi City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Vegalta Sendai - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +8 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Tochigi City
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
| Tochigi City | Liga | Vegalta Sendai | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.33 | 2.54 | ▲ 2.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 41% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 46% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 33% | 35% | ▼ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 66% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 77% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Tochigi City and Vegalta Sendai play?
Tochigi City face Vegalta Sendai on September 20, 2026 in J2 League. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Tochigi City vs Vegalta Sendai?
Tochigi City score 2.17 goals per game on average and Vegalta Sendai 1.67. The J2 League average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Tochigi City's matches and 50% of Vegalta Sendai's.
What form are Tochigi City and Vegalta Sendai in?
Over the last 5 games Tochigi City have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Vegalta Sendai 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Tochigi City vs Vegalta Sendai?
The statistical background for Tochigi City 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.