Iwaki vs Vegalta Sendai: match statistics
Full analysis and pick in the app
Check the betting analysis, pick, value bet and full reasoning for this match.
Iwaki vs Vegalta Sendai: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Iwaki play Vegalta Sendai in J2 League (Japan). The match date is 26 September 2026.
Current form
Iwaki: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Vegalta Sendai: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Iwaki scores 1.57 and concedes 1.86 goals per match. Vegalta Sendai scores 1.86 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.54 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Iwaki 71%, Vegalta Sendai 57%. Over 2.5: Iwaki 71%, Vegalta Sendai 43%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Vegalta Sendai has higher xG: 1.74 vs 1.58. Iwaki: 13.4 shots per match, Vegalta Sendai: 14.6.
Match halves
Iwaki: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 1.14. Vegalta Sendai: half-time lead 57%, second-half goals 0.57.
Goals by minute
Iwaki: 46-60 (5 goals). Vegalta Sendai: 16-30 (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
J2 League: 2.54 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-1. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 50%.
Before the match
1X2 odds
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Vegalta Sendai is 117% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Iwaki · 2.6 pts / match - 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 match.
1.57 goals / match - Iwaki · 1.86 goals / match - Vegalta Sendai
Vegalta Sendai is 86% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.86 goals / match - Iwaki · 1 goals / match - Vegalta Sendai
Iwaki scores in 86% of matches (6 of 7 matches), while Vegalta Sendai keeps a clean sheet in 29% (2 of 7 matches).
Vegalta Sendai scores in 71% of matches (5 of 7 matches), while Iwaki keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Iwaki
Over / Under - Vegalta Sendai
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Iwaki · 2 pts / match - Vegalta Sendai
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Iwaki - second-half results
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Vegalta Sendai - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 57% of matches and wins 57%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Iwaki
Vegalta Sendai
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Recent meetings (2): Iwaki 1 - 0 - 1 Vegalta Sendai. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
When do Iwaki and Vegalta Sendai play?
Iwaki face Vegalta Sendai on 26 September 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.