Match analysis
JapanJ1 League
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this J1 League fixture.
Vegalta Sendai got the job done on Wednesday 16 December 2020, winning 3-2 away at Shimizu S-pulse (J1 League). At the break it was 2-1 to Vegalta Sendai. They never let the lead slip.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| Shimizu S-pulseHome | Rating | Vegalta SendaiAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,438 | Overall | 1,435 |
| 1,451 | Match venue | 1,440 |
| 1,451 | At home | 1,449 |
| 1,432 | Away | 1,440 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,515 | Attack | 1,442 |
| 1,439 | Defence | 1,501 |
| 1,550 | Home attack | 1,452 |
| 1,454 | Away attack | 1,444 |
| 1,419 | Home defence | 1,468 |
| 1,457 | Away defence | 1,534 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,890 | Goal environment | 1,640 |
| 1,772 | Home goals | 1,690 |
| 1,618 | Away goals | 1,450 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,423 | Close games | 1,424 |
| 1,445 | Winning margin | 1,437 |
Match venue compares Shimizu S-pulse at home with Vegalta Sendai away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
Shimizu S-pulse and Vegalta Sendai have met 28 times since May 2012: Shimizu S-pulse have won 14, Vegalta Sendai have taken ten and four were drawn. Our Shimizu S-pulse vs Vegalta Sendai prediction page has every tip on this pairing.