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Vegalta Sendai and Jubilo Iwata meet on Sunday, Oct 4 at 8:00 AM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the J2 League. Just 2 points separate them in the standings.
Vegalta Sendai come into this fixture in good form (3W 2D 0L recently). Jubilo Iwata travel in good form (3W 0D 2L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.
Despite playing at home, Vegalta Sendai face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Jubilo Iwata have won 6 of 10 encounters, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Jubilo Iwata won 0–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.8 per game in recent meetings.
Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Vegalta Sendai a slight edge, but Jubilo Iwata are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.