Vegalta Sendai v Imabari Prediction & Expected Goals (21 Oct) – Odds, Stats, Pick

Picks by market

ResultVegalta Sendai to win ✓70% · @1.40

Double chanceVegalta Sendai or draw ✓90% · @1.11

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓55% · @1.75

GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · fair 1.29

Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.70

Vegalta Sendai vs Imabari: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

Imabari travel to face Vegalta Sendai on Wednesday 21 October in the J2 League, with Yurtec Stadium Sendai the venue – the ball rolls at 11:00 WAT. In the table, Vegalta Sendai are 4th, among the top four, on 30 points after 16 matches; Imabari are 19th (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: DWWWW Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Tokushima Vortis, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 0.5 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.

Imabari, last 5: DWWLL Their latest outing: 3–3 draw with Vanraure Hachinohe, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 2 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 2.2 conceded per game.

Momentum favours Vegalta Sendai, collecting 2.3 points per game to 1.2 for Imabari.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Vegalta Sendai 2.1 xG, Imabari 0.7 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 54%, GG 55%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.

Markets worth a look

1X2 according to our numbers – Vegalta Sendai 70%, draw 20%, Imabari 10%.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.75.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Vegalta Sendai to win (70%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: Vegalta Sendai 2–0 Imabari. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Vegalta Sendai70%fair 1.44 · @1.40

Draw20%fair 4.90 · @4.00

Imabari10%fair 10.07 · @6.00

2.82Expected goals

2.13Vegalta Sendai xG

0.69Imabari xG

55%Both score

54%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

2–013%

1–013%

3–010%

2–19%

1–19%

3–17%

From our goals model: Vegalta Sendai 2.1 – 0.7 Imabari 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 ✓	70%	1.44	1.40
Double chance	Vegalta Sendai or draw ✓	90%	1.11	1.11
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✓	55%	1.83	1.75
Draw no bet	Vegalta Sendai (draw no bet) ✓	88%	1.14	–
Asian handicap	Vegalta Sendai -1 (Asian handicap) ✓	61%	1.64	–
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	77%	1.29	–
Over/under 2.5 goals	Over 2.5 goals ✓	54%	1.87	–
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✗	69%	1.45	–
Over/under 4.5 goals	Under 4.5 goals ✓	84%	1.18	–
First team to score	Vegalta Sendai to score first ✗	71%	1.41	–
Half-time result	Vegalta Sendai ahead at half-time ✗	50%	1.98	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Vegalta Sendai / FT Vegalta Sendai ✗	46%	2.16	–
Correct score	Correct score 2–1 ✗	9%	10.70	–

Vegalta Sendai – last 6

DWWWWD

17 Oct	vs Tokushima Vortis	0–0	D
11 Oct	@ Montedio Yamagata	1–0	W
4 Oct	vs Jubilo Iwata	2–1	W
26 Sep	@ Iwaki	2–0	W
20 Sep	@ Tochigi City	3–1	W
13 Sep	vs Consadole Sapporo	1–1	D

1.5Scored / game

0.5Conceded / game

50%Both scored

33%Over 2.5

Imabari – last 6

DWWLLL

17 Oct	vs Vanraure Hachinohe	3–3	D
10 Oct	@ Tokushima Vortis	2–1	W
3 Oct	@ Tochigi City	2–1	W
26 Sep	vs Shonan Bellmare	1–2	L
23 Sep	@ Kashiwa Reysol	0–4	L
19 Sep	@ Yokohama FC	1–2	L

1.5Scored / game

2.2Conceded / game

83%Both scored

100%Over 2.5

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Albirex Niigata	16	10	2	4	-1	32
2	Yokohama FC	16	9	4	3	+15	31
3	Kataller Toyama	16	9	4	3	+14	31
4	Vegalta Sendai	16	9	3	4	+13	30
5	Omiya Ardija	16	8	6	2	+12	30
6	Tegevajaro Miyazaki	16	8	5	3	+9	29
7	Consadole Sapporo	16	8	2	6	+3	26
8	Iwaki	16	7	2	7	+4	23
9	Jubilo Iwata	16	6	5	5	+2	23
10	Shonan Bellmare	16	5	8	3	+1	23
11	Oita Trinita	16	5	7	4	+5	22
12	Blaublitz Akita	16	5	5	6	0	20
13	Sagan Tosu	16	6	2	8	-3	20
14	Montedio Yamagata	16	6	1	9	-2	19
15	Tokushima Vortis	16	5	2	9	-5	17
16	Fujieda MYFC	16	3	7	6	-4	16
17	Vanraure Hachinohe	16	4	2	10	-15	14
18	Tochigi City	16	3	3	10	-10	12
19	Imabari	16	3	3	10	-16	12
20	Ventforet Kofu	16	3	3	10	-22	12

Team

Pts

-1

+15

+14

+13

+12

-3

-2

-5

-4

-15

-10

-16

-22

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Vegalta Sendai vs Imabari?

Our pick is Vegalta Sendai to win with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.

Who will win Vegalta Sendai vs Imabari?

On our numbers Vegalta Sendai have a 70% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Imabari 10%.

How many goals will there be in Vegalta Sendai vs Imabari?

We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Vegalta Sendai vs Imabari?

Our predicted score is Vegalta Sendai 2–0 Imabari, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.

When is Vegalta Sendai vs Imabari?

Vegalta Sendai vs Imabari (J2 League) kicks off on Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 11:00 (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.

Vegalta Sendai v Imabari: numbers & prediction