Iwaki vs Vegalta Sendai: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
09:00 WAT, Saturday 26 September: Iwaki v Vegalta Sendai in the J2 League, played at Hawaiians Stadium Iwaki. In the table, Iwaki are 8th, upper half, on 23 points after 16 matches; Vegalta Sendai are 4th (among the top four) with 30.
Current form
Iwaki, last 5: WWLLL Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Sagan Tosu, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Vegalta Sendai, last 5: WDLWW Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Tochigi City, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.5 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Momentum favours Vegalta Sendai, collecting 1.7 points per game to 1.2 for Iwaki.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Iwaki 1.2 xG, Vegalta Sendai 1.7 xG – a total near 2.9. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 53% and GG at 59%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Iwaki 28%, draw 23%, Vegalta Sendai 49%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (77%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Iwaki 1–1 Vegalta Sendai. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Iwaki28%fair 3.58 · @3.50
Draw23%fair 4.35 · @3.20
Vegalta Sendai49%fair 2.04 · @2.10
2.91Expected goals
1.21Iwaki xG
1.69Vegalta Sendai xG
59%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–210%
0–19%
0–28%
2–17%
1–07%
From our goals model: Iwaki 1.2 – 1.7 Vegalta Sendai expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Vegalta Sendai to win✓
49%
2.04
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.30
1.36
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
59%
1.70
1.73
Draw no bet
Vegalta Sendai (draw no bet)✓
64%
1.57
–
Asian handicap
Iwaki +1 (Asian handicap)✗
66%
1.51
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
53%
1.89
1.90
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
69%
1.45
1.33
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
84%
1.19
1.11
First team to score
Vegalta Sendai to score first✓
55%
1.82
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
40%
2.50
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Vegalta Sendai / FT Vegalta Sendai✓
30%
3.39
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.52
–
Recent results
Iwaki – last 6
WWLLLD
19 Sep
@ Sagan Tosu
3–1
W
12 Sep
vs Yokohama FC
2–0
W
5 Sep
@ Tokushima Vortis
0–1
L
2 Sep
@ Kitakyushu
0–1
L
29 Aug
vs Albirex Niigata
2–3
L
26 Aug
vs Oita Trinita
0–0
D
1.2Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Vegalta Sendai – last 6
WDLWWL
20 Sep
@ Tochigi City
3–1
W
13 Sep
vs Consadole Sapporo
1–1
D
9 Sep
@ Fukushima United
3–4
L
5 Sep
@ Shonan Bellmare
3–1
W
29 Aug
vs Tegevajaro Miyazaki
4–2
W
26 Aug
vs Tochigi City
1–2
L
2.5Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Iwaki and Vegalta Sendai.
What is the prediction for Iwaki vs Vegalta Sendai?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Iwaki vs Vegalta Sendai?
On our numbers Iwaki have a 28% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Vegalta Sendai 49%.
How many goals will there be in Iwaki vs Vegalta Sendai?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Iwaki vs Vegalta Sendai?
Our predicted score is Iwaki 1–1 Vegalta Sendai, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Iwaki vs Vegalta Sendai?
Iwaki vs Vegalta Sendai (J2 League) kicks off on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 09:00 (West Africa Time) at Hawaiians Stadium Iwaki.
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.
