Very strong pick · fair odds 1.21 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.20Odds
1
Value bet: Vegalta Sendai to win @ 1.85 – our chance 60% vs 54% implied by the price (edge +10%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultVegalta Sendai to win ✓60% · @1.85
Double chanceVegalta Sendai or draw ✓83% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗53% · @1.80
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗73% · @1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.44
Vegalta Sendai vs Ventforet Kofu: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
06:00 WAT, Saturday 30 May: Vegalta Sendai v Ventforet Kofu in the J2 League, played at Yurtec Stadium Sendai. In the table, Vegalta Sendai are 4th, among the top four, on 30 points after 16 matches; Ventforet Kofu are 20th (in the drop zone) with 12. There are 18 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Vegalta Sendai, last 5: LWWLW Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to Yokohama FC, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 2 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Ventforet Kofu, last 5: DWLWW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with FC Gifu, at home. Away from home the record reads 4 won, 0 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 0.8 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Vegalta Sendai 1.9 xG, Ventforet Kofu 0.8 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 49%, GG 53%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Vegalta Sendai 60%, draw 23%, Ventforet Kofu 17%.
Lower-risk option: Vegalta Sendai or draw (83%) at 1.20.
GG/NG: GG (53%) at 1.80.
Price worth noting: Vegalta Sendai to win @1.85 – the bookmaker implies 54%, our ratings say 60%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Vegalta Sendai or draw (83%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: Vegalta Sendai 1–0 Ventforet Kofu. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Vegalta Sendai60%fair 1.68 · @1.85
Draw23%fair 4.32 · @3.35
Ventforet Kofu17%fair 5.81 · @3.75
2.66Expected goals
1.91Vegalta Sendai xG
0.75Ventforet Kofu xG
53%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–013%
2–013%
1–110%
2–110%
3–08%
0–07%
From our goals model: Vegalta Sendai 1.9 – 0.8 Ventforet Kofu expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Vegalta Sendai
Ventforet Kofu
Attack vs J2 League average
+30%
-28%
Goals conceded vs average
-25%
+23%
Our expected goals here
2.23
0.65
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✓
60%
1.68
1.85 ▲
Double chance
Vegalta Sendai or draw✓
83%
1.21
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
53%
1.90
1.80
Draw no bet
Vegalta Sendai (draw no bet)✓
78%
1.29
–
Asian handicap
Vegalta Sendai -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
65%
1.55
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
73%
1.37
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
51%
1.96
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
73%
1.38
1.28
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
–
First team to score
Vegalta Sendai to score first✓
67%
1.50
–
Half-time result
Vegalta Sendai ahead at half-time✗
46%
2.18
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Vegalta Sendai / FT Vegalta Sendai✗
41%
2.43
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.44
–
Recent results
Vegalta Sendai – last 6
LWWLWW
23 May
vs Yokohama FC
0–3
L
16 May
@ Shonan Bellmare
2–0
W
6 May
vs Tochigi SC
2–1
W
2 May
vs Blaublitz Akita
1–3
L
29 Apr
@ Thespakusatsu Gunma
3–1
W
25 Apr
vs Montedio Yamagata
1–0
W
1.5Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Ventforet Kofu – last 6
DWLWWW
16 May
vs FC Gifu
2–2
D
9 May
@ Iwaki
1–0
W
6 May
vs Jubilo Iwata
1–2
L
3 May
@ Matsumoto Yamaga
1–0
W
29 Apr
@ Omiya Ardija
2–1
W
25 Apr
@ Fukushima United
1–0
W
1.3Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Vegalta Sendai and Ventforet Kofu.
What is the prediction for Vegalta Sendai vs Ventforet Kofu?
Our pick is Vegalta Sendai or draw with a 83% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Vegalta Sendai vs Ventforet Kofu?
On our numbers Vegalta Sendai have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Ventforet Kofu 17%.
How many goals will there be in Vegalta Sendai vs Ventforet Kofu?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Vegalta Sendai vs Ventforet Kofu?
Our predicted score is Vegalta Sendai 1–0 Ventforet Kofu, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Vegalta Sendai vs Ventforet Kofu?
Vegalta Sendai vs Ventforet Kofu (J2 League) kicks off on Saturday 30 May 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.
