Montedio Yamagata vs Vegalta Sendai: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Montedio Yamagata welcome Vegalta Sendai to ND Soft Stadium Yamagata for a J2 League fixture on Sunday 22 March (06:00 WAT). In the table, Montedio Yamagata are 14th, lower half, on 19 points after 16 matches; Vegalta Sendai are 4th (among the top four) with 30.
Current form
Montedio Yamagata, last 4: LLLW Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Shonan Bellmare, away. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Vegalta Sendai, last 3: WWW Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Sagamihara, at home. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.
Momentum favours Vegalta Sendai, collecting 3.0 points per game to 0.8 for Montedio Yamagata.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Montedio Yamagata 1.0 xG, Vegalta Sendai 1.5 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 46%, GG 55%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Montedio Yamagata 26%, draw 27%, Vegalta Sendai 47%.
Lower-risk option: Vegalta Sendai or draw (74%) at 1.30.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.70.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (74%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Montedio Yamagata 0–1 Vegalta Sendai. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Montedio Yamagata26%fair 3.85 · @3.20
Draw27%fair 3.74 · @3.25
Vegalta Sendai47%fair 2.11 · @2.10
2.45Expected goals
0.95Montedio Yamagata xG
1.50Vegalta Sendai xG
55%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–113%
1–112%
0–210%
1–29%
0–09%
1–08%
From our goals model: Montedio Yamagata 1.0 – 1.5 Vegalta Sendai expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Montedio Yamagata
Vegalta Sendai
Attack vs J2 League average
-27%
+30%
Goals conceded vs average
-13%
-25%
Our expected goals here
0.76
1.35
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✓
47%
2.11
2.10
Double chance
Vegalta Sendai or draw✓
74%
1.35
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
55%
1.81
1.70
Draw no bet
Vegalta Sendai (draw no bet)✓
65%
1.55
–
Asian handicap
Montedio Yamagata +1 (Asian handicap)
67%
1.50
–
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✓
74%
1.34
1.30
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
90%
1.11
–
First team to score
Vegalta Sendai to score first✓
56%
1.79
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
44%
2.27
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Vegalta Sendai / FT Vegalta Sendai✓
30%
3.36
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.85
–
Recent results
Montedio Yamagata – last 4
LLLW
14 Mar
@ Shonan Bellmare
1–2
L
8 Mar
vs Blaublitz Akita
0–1
L
1 Mar
@ Sagamihara
1–2
L
15 Feb
@ Tochigi SC
2–1
W
1.0Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
75%Both scored
75%Over 2.5
Vegalta Sendai – last 3
WWW
14 Mar
vs Sagamihara
3–1
W
22 Feb
@ Tochigi SC
2–1
W
14 Feb
@ Yokohama FC
1–0
W
2.0Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Montedio Yamagata and Vegalta Sendai.
What is the prediction for Montedio Yamagata vs Vegalta Sendai?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Montedio Yamagata vs Vegalta Sendai?
On our numbers Montedio Yamagata have a 26% chance of winning, the draw 27% and Vegalta Sendai 47%.
How many goals will there be in Montedio Yamagata vs Vegalta Sendai?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Montedio Yamagata vs Vegalta Sendai?
Our predicted score is Montedio Yamagata 0–1 Vegalta Sendai, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Montedio Yamagata vs Vegalta Sendai?
Montedio Yamagata vs Vegalta Sendai (J2 League) kicks off on Sunday 22 March 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time) at ND Soft Stadium Yamagata.
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.