Vegalta Sendai vs Ventforet Kofu: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
07:00 WAT, Sunday 8 November: 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: LLLWD Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Kataller Toyama, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Ventforet Kofu, last 5: LDDLL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Albirex Niigata, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Head to head
When they last met (30 May 2026) it ended Vegalta Sendai 1–0 Ventforet Kofu.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Vegalta Sendai 2.1 xG, Ventforet Kofu 0.7 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 54%, GG 52%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Vegalta Sendai 72%, draw 17%, Ventforet Kofu 11%.
GG/NG: GG (52%) at 2.00.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (77%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: Vegalta Sendai 2–0 Ventforet Kofu. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Vegalta Sendai72%fair 1.39 · @1.36
Draw17%fair 5.87 · @4.75
Ventforet Kofu11%fair 9.04 · @7.50
2.75Expected goals
2.10Vegalta Sendai xG
0.65Ventforet Kofu xG
52%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–014%
1–013%
3–010%
2–19%
1–19%
3–16%
From our goals model: Vegalta Sendai 2.1 – 0.7 Ventforet Kofu expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Vegalta Sendai vs Ventforet Kofu?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Vegalta Sendai vs Ventforet Kofu?
On our numbers Vegalta Sendai have a 72% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Ventforet Kofu 11%.
How many goals will there be in Vegalta Sendai vs Ventforet Kofu?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Vegalta Sendai vs Ventforet Kofu?
Our predicted score is Vegalta Sendai 2–0 Ventforet Kofu, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Vegalta Sendai vs Ventforet Kofu?
Vegalta Sendai vs Ventforet Kofu (J2 League) kicks off on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 07:00 (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.