Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vegalta Sendai Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – April 20

Shimizu S-Pulse

D D L W W

1st place in J-League Division 2

3-2

20/04/2024 01:00

Vegalta Sendai

W L W W L

6th place in J-League Division 2

J-League Division 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vegalta Sendai on April 20, 2024 (kick-off: 01:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vegalta Sendai preview before placing for you.

Shimizu S-Pulse are currently 1st with 82 points after 38 matches.
Vegalta Sendai sit 6th with 64 points from 38 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Shimizu S-Pulse to win with probability 49%.
Head-to-head history favors Shimizu S-Pulse, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Vegalta Sendai have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

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Weather

01:00

2024-04-20

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vegalta Sendai - Prediction & Odds

Shimizu S-Pulse

Vegalta Sendai

2024-04-20 01:00

STANDINGS UP TO 20/04/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Shimizu S-Pulse	82	38	26	4	8	68	38	30
02 Yokohama FC	76	38	22	10	6	60	27	33
03 V-Varen Nagasaki	75	38	21	12	5	74	39	35
04 Montedio Yamagata	66	38	20	6	12	55	36	19
05 Fagiano Okayama	65	38	17	14	7	48	29	19
06 Vegalta Sendai	64	38	18	10	10	50	44	6
07 JEF United Ichihara Chiba	61	38	19	4	15	67	48	19
08 Tokushima Vortis	55	38	16	7	15	42	44	-2
09 Iwaki FC	54	38	15	9	14	53	41	12
10 Blaublitz Akita	54	38	15	9	14	36	35	1
11 Renofa Yamaguchi	53	38	15	8	15	43	44	-1
12 Roasso Kumamoto	46	38	13	7	18	53	62	-9
13 Fujieda MYFC	46	38	14	4	20	38	57	-19
14 Ventforet Kofu	45	38	12	9	17	54	57	-3
15 Mito Hollyhock	44	38	11	11	16	39	51	-12
16 Oita Trinita	43	38	10	13	15	33	47	-14
17 Ehime FC	40	38	10	10	18	41	69	-28
18 Tochigi SC	34	38	7	13	18	33	57	-24
19 Kagoshima United	30	38	7	9	22	35	59	-24
20 Thespa Kusatsu	18	38	3	9	26	24	62	-38

Head To Head

05/07/2023 06:00

Vegalta Sendai

0 - 3

Shimizu S-Pulse

JPN D2

12/04/2023 06:00

Shimizu S-Pulse

1 - 1

Vegalta Sendai

JPN D2

18/09/2021 06:00

Shimizu S-Pulse

2 - 1

Vegalta Sendai

JPN D1

23/06/2021 06:00

Vegalta Sendai

2 - 3

Shimizu S-Pulse

JPN D1

05/05/2021 01:00

Shimizu S-Pulse

4 - 1

Vegalta Sendai

JPN LC

27/03/2021 01:00

Vegalta Sendai

0 - 1

Shimizu S-Pulse

JPN LC

Shimizu S-Pulse

83%

Draw

17%

Vegalta Sendai

Shimizu S-Pulse Last 6 matches

13/04/2024 03:00

Ban Di Tesi Iwaki 2 - 3 Shimizu S-Pulse JPN D2

07/04/2024 01:00

Ventforet Kofu 0 - 1 Shimizu S-Pulse JPN D2

03/04/2024 06:00

Shimizu S-Pulse 1 - 1 Tokushima Vortis JPN D2

30/03/2024 01:00

Montedio Yamagata 2 - 0 Shimizu S-Pulse JPN D2

24/03/2024 01:00

Shimizu S-Pulse 1 - 0 Blaublitz Akita JPN D2

20/03/2024 01:00

JEF United Ichihara Chiba 1 - 3 Shimizu S-Pulse JPN D2

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Vegalta Sendai

13/04/2024 01:00

Vegalta Sendai 2 - 0 Montedio Yamagata JPN D2

07/04/2024 01:00

Fujieda MYFC 1 - 1 Vegalta Sendai JPN D2

03/04/2024 06:00

Vegalta Sendai 1 - 2 Ehime FC JPN D2

30/03/2024 01:00

Yokohama FC 1 - 2 Vegalta Sendai JPN D2

24/03/2024 01:00

Vegalta Sendai 0 - 0 Tokushima Vortis JPN D2

20/03/2024 01:00

Vegalta Sendai 0 - 0 Roasso Kumamoto JPN D2

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues J-League Division 2

Played games

Goals

Scored

376

Avg. per game

1.41

Conceded

336

Avg. per game

1.26

Scored

311

Avg. per game

1.23

Conceded

331

Avg. per game

1.31

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 267 matches

YesNo

196 (73%)71 (27%)

In last 267 matches

NoYes

175 (69%)78 (31%)

Shimizu S-Pulse

Recent matches

Vegalta Sendai

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(64%)29 16(36%)

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

/Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Shimizu S-Pulse

Vegalta Sendai

Shots

Shimizu S-Pulse

Total shots

10.89 avg / game

Blocked

267 total

Avg. 3.00

Vegalta Sendai

Total shots

10.00 avg / game

Blocked

38 total

Avg. 2.53

Shimizu S-Pulse Pass Vegalta Sendai

Total passes

59432

Avg. 440 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

24774

Avg. 420 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Shimizu S-Pulse

267

Played games

Vegalta Sendai

253

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.30

4.74

1266

Corners

1114

4.40

5.34

1426

Throw-ins

0.23

1.13

303

Offsides

331

1.31

2.68

716

GK saves

602

2.38

Shimizu S-Pulse

DISCIPLINARY

Vegalta Sendai

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.94

251

312

1.23

0.02

0.05

8.43

2252

Fouls

2348

9.28

4.04

1080

Tackles

208

0.82

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How We Build the Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vegalta Sendai Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vegalta Sendai on 20 April 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this J-League Division 2 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vegalta Sendai Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Shimizu S-Pulse's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Vegalta Sendai's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

J-League Division 2 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live J-League Division 2 standings and the J-League Division 2 form table to understand exactly where Shimizu S-Pulse and Vegalta Sendai sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our J-League Division 2 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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