Vegalta Sendai vs Iwaki: match statistics
Vegalta Sendai vs Iwaki: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Vegalta Sendai played Iwaki in J2 League (Japan). The match was played on 29 November 2025. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Vegalta Sendai: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Iwaki: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Vegalta Sendai scores 1.27 and concedes 0.95 goals per match. Iwaki scores 1.46 and concedes 1.19. League average: 2.45 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Vegalta Sendai 49%, Iwaki 57%. Over 2.5: Vegalta Sendai 38%, Iwaki 43%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
Iwaki has higher xG: 1.54 vs 1.53. Vegalta Sendai: 13.0 shots per match, Iwaki: 12.3.
Match halves
Vegalta Sendai: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.76. Iwaki: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.92.
Goals by minute
Vegalta Sendai: 76-90+ (14 goals). Iwaki: 76-90+ (14 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
J2 League: 2.45 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Iwaki is 25% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Vegalta Sendai · 2 pts / match - 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 match.
1.27 goals / match - Vegalta Sendai · 1.46 goals / match - Iwaki
Vegalta Sendai is 25% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.95 goals / match - Vegalta Sendai · 1.19 goals / match - Iwaki
Vegalta Sendai scores in 73% of matches (27 of 37 matches), while Iwaki keeps a clean sheet in 19% (7 of 37 matches).
Iwaki scores in 68% of matches (25 of 37 matches), while Vegalta Sendai keeps a clean sheet in 41% (15 of 37 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 - Vegalta Sendai
Over / Under - Iwaki
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.
Iwaki is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.22 pts / match - Vegalta Sendai · 1.3 pts / match - Iwaki
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Vegalta Sendai - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Iwaki - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Vegalta Sendai
Iwaki
* 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
| Vegalta Sendai | Liga | Iwaki | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Vegalta Sendai 1 - 0 - 0 Iwaki. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.