Vegalta Sendai vs Shonan Bellmare: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Vegalta Sendai welcome Shonan Bellmare to Yurtec Stadium Sendai for a J2 League fixture on Saturday 7 March (06:00 WAT). In the table, Vegalta Sendai are 4th, among the top four, on 30 points after 16 matches; Shonan Bellmare are 10th (upper half) with 23.
Current form
Shonan Bellmare, last 3: WWW Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Tochigi City, away. 2.7 goals per outing makes them dangerous. Defensively they have kept 2 clean sheets in that run.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Vegalta Sendai 1.5 xG, Shonan Bellmare 1.0 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 46%, GG 59%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Vegalta Sendai 45%, draw 26%, Shonan Bellmare 29%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (75%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Vegalta Sendai 1–0 Shonan Bellmare. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Vegalta Sendai45%fair 2.21 · @2.15
Draw26%fair 3.83 · @3.30
Shonan Bellmare29%fair 3.49 · @3.00
2.46Expected goals
1.48Vegalta Sendai xG
0.98Shonan Bellmare xG
59%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–013%
1–112%
2–09%
2–19%
0–09%
0–18%
From our goals model: Vegalta Sendai 1.5 – 1.0 Shonan Bellmare expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Vegalta Sendai
Shonan Bellmare
Attack vs J2 League average
+30%
-15%
Goals conceded vs average
-25%
-24%
Our expected goals here
1.39
0.76
Our own ratings from every J2 League result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Vegalta Sendai to win✗
45%
2.21
2.15
Double chance
Either team to win✗
74%
1.35
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
59%
1.71
1.73
Draw no bet
Vegalta Sendai (draw no bet)
61%
1.63
–
Asian handicap
Shonan Bellmare +1 (Asian handicap)✓
68%
1.47
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
71%
1.41
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
54%
1.86
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
75%
1.34
1.28
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
90%
1.12
–
First team to score
Vegalta Sendai to score first✓
55%
1.82
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
44%
2.27
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Vegalta Sendai / FT Vegalta Sendai✗
29%
3.46
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.91
–
Recent results
Vegalta Sendai – last 2
WW
22 Feb
@ Tochigi SC
2–1
W
14 Feb
@ Yokohama FC
1–0
W
1.5Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Shonan Bellmare – last 3
WWW
28 Feb
@ Tochigi City
3–1
W
21 Feb
vs Vanraure Hachinohe
1–0
W
14 Feb
vs Sagamihara
4–0
W
2.7Scored / game
0.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Vegalta Sendai and Shonan Bellmare.
What is the prediction for Vegalta Sendai vs Shonan Bellmare?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Vegalta Sendai vs Shonan Bellmare?
On our numbers Vegalta Sendai have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Shonan Bellmare 29%.
How many goals will there be in Vegalta Sendai vs Shonan Bellmare?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Vegalta Sendai vs Shonan Bellmare?
Our predicted score is Vegalta Sendai 1–0 Shonan Bellmare, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Vegalta Sendai vs Shonan Bellmare?
Vegalta Sendai vs Shonan Bellmare (J2 League) kicks off on Saturday 7 March 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time) at Yurtec Stadium Sendai.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.