Shonan Bellmare vs Vegalta SendaiPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Shonan Bellmare are the only one of the two still unbeaten: fifth on 8 points, two wins and two draws from four rounds, just 4 goals scored and 2 conceded. Their single home match ended in a 1-0 win, while away from home they have put together one win and two draws with 3 goals scored and 2 conceded. Vegalta Sendai are a point behind in sixth on 7: two wins, one draw and one defeat, 6 goals scored and 4 conceded. At home they have a win and a draw with a 4-2 record, on the road a win and a defeat with 2 goals at each end. The defensive numbers stand out most in a league running at 2.77 goals per game. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.