J2/J3 League
⚽ J2/J3 League
Japan • Semi-finals
Sat, 30 May 2026
Vegalta Sendai

Vegalta Sendai

1 - 0
Match Finished
Ventforet Kofu

Ventforet Kofu

Yurtec Stadium Sendai Sendai
Vegalta Sendai

Vegalta Sendai

Coach: Yoshiro Moriyama

Starting XI

33
A. Hayashi
3
M. Okuyama
5
M. Sugata
44
S. Inoue
2
S. Igarashi
10
H. Kamada
42
H. Ishii
8
H. Takeda
7
S. Araki
20
Y. Nakada
27
H. Iwabuchi

Substitutes

1 D. Hotta
19 Mateus Moraes
55 Han Ho-gang
6 R. Matsui
15 S. Minami
26 S. Yokoyama
37 Y. Sugiyama
34 A. Furuya
40 T. Yasuno
Ventforet Kofu

Ventforet Kofu

Coach: Hiroki Shibuya

Starting XI

33
K. Yamauchi
20
H. Endo
2
M. Inoue
6
I. Kobayashi
24
K. Sato
27
S. Takei
7
S. Araki
26
K. Sato
8
K. Yasuda
14
K. Fujii
32
R. Ota

Substitutes

97 J. Higashi
3 R. Nozawa
4 H. Yamamoto
22 Y. Koide
11 K. Kumakura
25 Y. Hiratsuka
96 A. Kurokawa
10 Y. Naito
29 K. Oshima

Vegalta Sendai vs Ventforet Kofu — Match Preview Overview

This preview compiles the key context for Vegalta Sendai vs Ventforet Kofu in the J2/J3 League: recent form, head-to-head, xG trends, injury news, probable lineups, and venue factors. Use it as a fast, structured read before kickoff on Sat, 30 May 2026 06:00.

How to Read This Preview

  • Form & Fixture Difficulty: Results are weighed by opponent strength and home/away split.
  • Head-to-Head: We emphasize meetings with similar coaches and tactical continuity.
  • xG Trends: Rolling indicators for chance creation and chance prevention.
  • Lineups & Roles: Role changes and absences can shift pressing/build-up patterns.
  • Venue Context: Travel, schedule congestion, rest days and pitch profile.

Key Angles for Vegalta Sendai vs Ventforet Kofu

Watch for tactical asymmetries, set-piece matchups, and transition spaces. Late team news can meaningfully alter expected chance quality; revisit close to kickoff if uncertainty is flagged in the Lineups or Injuries tabs.

Smart Research Habits

  • Cross-check 3/5/10 game samples to avoid small-sample noise.
  • Don’t double-count correlated signals (e.g., form and xG saying the same thing).
  • Track closing line movement for broad market sentiment.