Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vegalta Sendai: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 April

Betiball's prediction for Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vegalta Sendai on 20 April 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 your bet.

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vegalta Sendai: Starting Lineups Time : 20/04/2024 01:00

Shimizu S-Pulse
3 - 2
Finished
Vegalta Sendai
83' event Motoki Nishihara
81' event Douglas Willian da Silva Souza / Koya Kitagawa
72' event Kengo Kitazume / Yutaka Yoshida
72' event Sodai Hasukawa / Carlinhos Junior
69' event Kai Matsuzaki / Shinya Yajima
69' event Motoki Nishihara / Lucas Braga Ribeiro
54' event Koya Kitagawa
16' event Lucas Braga Ribeiro
event 90+4' Joji Onaiwu
event 90+2' Renji Matsui
event 90+2' Joji Onaiwu / Kazuki Nagasawa
event 75' Hiromu Kamada / Motohiko Nakajima
event 75' Eronildo dos Santos Rocha / Masato Nakayama
event 65' Motohiko Nakajima
event 60' Takumi Mase / Ryota Takada
event 60' Renji Matsui / Aoi Kudo
83' event Motoki Nishihara
event 90+4' Joji Onaiwu
81' event Douglas Willian da Silva Souza / Koya Kitagawa
event 90+2' Renji Matsui
72' event Kengo Kitazume / Yutaka Yoshida
event 90+2' Joji Onaiwu / Kazuki Nagasawa
72' event Sodai Hasukawa / Carlinhos Junior
event 75' Hiromu Kamada / Motohiko Nakajima
69' event Kai Matsuzaki / Shinya Yajima
event 75' Eronildo dos Santos Rocha / Masato Nakayama
69' event Motoki Nishihara / Lucas Braga Ribeiro
event 65' Motohiko Nakajima
54' event Koya Kitagawa
event 60' Takumi Mase / Ryota Takada
16' event Lucas Braga Ribeiro
event 60' Renji Matsui / Aoi Kudo
Shimizu S-Pulse Shimizu S-Pulse
Substitutions
#4 Sodai Hasukawa
#5 Kengo Kitazume
#19 Kai Matsuzaki
#44 Motoki Nishihara
#16 Kenta Nishizawa
#1 Yuya Oki
#99 Douglas Willian da Silva Souza
Shimizu S-Pulse Shimizu S-Pulse Vegalta Sendai Vegalta Sendai
15Shots6
9Shots on Goal4
8Fouls11
2Corner Kick5
13Free kick10
2Offside3
0Yellow card1
2Save6
6Shots off goal2
124Attacks114
44Dangerous attacks25
1Corner Kicks(HT)1
Vegalta Sendai Vegalta Sendai
Substitutions
#20 Tetsuya Chinen
#98 Eronildo dos Santos Rocha
#10 Hiromu Kamada
#25 Takumi Mase
#6 Renji Matsui
#1 Yuma Obata
#27 Joji Onaiwu
Commentary
90+4' Goal! Joji Onaiwu - Vegalta Sendai
90+2' Renji Matsui - Vegalta Sendai receive a yellow card
90+2' Vegalta Sendai — substitution: Joji Onaiwu / Kazuki Nagasawa
83' Goal! Motoki Nishihara - Shimizu S-Pulse
81' Shimizu S-Pulse — substitution: Douglas Willian da Silva Souza / Koya Kitagawa
75' Vegalta Sendai — substitution: Hiromu Kamada / Motohiko Nakajima
75' Vegalta Sendai — substitution: Eronildo dos Santos Rocha / Masato Nakayama
72' Shimizu S-Pulse — substitution: Kengo Kitazume / Yutaka Yoshida
72' Shimizu S-Pulse — substitution: Sodai Hasukawa / Carlinhos Junior
69' Shimizu S-Pulse — substitution: Kai Matsuzaki / Shinya Yajima
69' Shimizu S-Pulse — substitution: Motoki Nishihara / Lucas Braga Ribeiro
65' Goal! Motohiko Nakajima - Vegalta Sendai
60' Vegalta Sendai — substitution: Takumi Mase / Ryota Takada
60' Vegalta Sendai — substitution: Renji Matsui / Aoi Kudo
54' Goal! Koya Kitagawa - Shimizu S-Pulse
16' Goal! Lucas Braga Ribeiro - Shimizu S-Pulse

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 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.

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 standings and the 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 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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