Ventforet Kofu welcome Vegalta Sendai on Saturday, Apr 17 at 12:00 PM in a J2 League fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 2 points split them in the table.

Ventforet Kofu come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Vegalta Sendai, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 1D 2L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Despite playing at home, Ventforet Kofu face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Vegalta Sendai have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 4 draws. Their last encounter ended in Ventforet Kofu won 0–1.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Ventforet Kofu a slight edge, but Vegalta Sendai are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.