Vegalta Sendai vs Iwaki: match statistics
Vegalta Sendai vs Iwaki: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Vegalta Sendai played against Iwaki in J2 League (Japan). The game was played on November 29, 2025. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Vegalta Sendai has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Iwaki has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Vegalta Sendai scores 1.27 goals per game and allows 0.95. Iwaki scores 1.46 and allows 1.19. Games in this league average 2.45 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 49% of Vegalta Sendai's games and 57% of Iwaki's. The Over 2.5 rates are 38% and 43%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Iwaki has the higher season xG average, 1.54 to 1.53 per game. Vegalta Sendai takes 13.0 shots per game, while Iwaki takes 12.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Vegalta Sendai leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 0.76 goals per game after halftime. Iwaki leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.92 after halftime.
When the teams score
Vegalta Sendai's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). For Iwaki, it is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
J2 League games average 2.45 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Stats by half
Game stats
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
| Vegalta Sendai | Iwaki | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.36 |
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.
Iwaki is 25% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Vegalta Sendai · 2 pts / game - Iwaki
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.
Iwaki is 15% better for: goals scored per game.
1.27 goals / game - Vegalta Sendai · 1.46 goals / game - Iwaki
Vegalta Sendai is 25% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.95 goals / game - Vegalta Sendai · 1.19 goals / game - Iwaki
Vegalta Sendai scores in 73% of games (27 of 37 meczów), while Iwaki keeps a clean sheet in 19% (7 of 37 meczów).
Iwaki scores in 68% of games (25 of 37 meczów), while Vegalta Sendai keeps a clean sheet in 41% (15 of 37 meczów).
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 - Vegalta Sendai
Over / Under - Iwaki
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.
Iwaki is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.22 pts / game - Vegalta Sendai · 1.3 pts / game - Iwaki
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Vegalta Sendai - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Iwaki - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
* 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 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (17). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Vegalta Sendai
Iwaki
* 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
| Vegalta Sendai | Liga | Iwaki | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.22 | 2.45 | ▲ 2.65 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 49% | 51% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 38% | 45% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 41% | 29% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 70% | 68% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 65% | 74% | ▲ 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Vegalta Sendai's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Iwaki. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Vegalta Sendai vs Iwaki?
The J2 League match finished Vegalta Sendai 0:1 Iwaki. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Vegalta Sendai vs Iwaki?
Vegalta Sendai score 1.27 goals per game on average and Iwaki 1.46. The J2 League average is 2.45 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 49% of Vegalta Sendai's matches and 57% of Iwaki's.
What form are Vegalta Sendai and Iwaki in?
Over the last 5 games Vegalta Sendai have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Iwaki 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Vegalta Sendai vs Iwaki?
The statistical background for Vegalta Sendai vs Iwaki — 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.