Match Report
Vegalta Sendai went into the game 7th in the table on 62 points; Omiya Ardija sat 6th on 63 — a 1-point gap. Omiya Ardija's recent output lagged their position: 10th on form over five rounds while 6th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.24/0.95 for Vegalta Sendai and 1.58/1.03 for Omiya Ardija (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.23.
Vegalta Sendai were unbeaten in 6, having scored in 6 consecutive games.
GioScore's database holds 5 meetings between the two: 3 for Vegalta Sendai, 1 for Omiya Ardija and 1 drawn, at 1.8 goals per meeting. These meetings skew tight — only 20% saw more than two goals.
The venue was Yurtec Stadium Sendai, with room for 19,694 spectators. Omiya Ardija led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 1-2 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Vegalta Sendai: Yuta Goke (54') · Omiya Ardija: Keita Fukui (80'), Caprini (38')
Key stats
Possession: Vegalta Sendai 52% · Omiya Ardija 48% · Total shots: 15-12 · On target: 7-6 · Corners: 8-4