The match of 40th round between Albirex Niigata и Vegalta Sendai took place at Denka Big Swan Stadium on 8 October 2022, Saturday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (20 February 2022) and ended with the draw with a score 0-0.
League table
The distance between the teams in the league table is 19 points.
Albirex Niigata is the leader of the tournament with 78 points. This is the 39th of 42 team game in the tournament.
The nearest pursuer is 1 point lower and has the opportunity to score 9 points additionally. The goal difference is 68:33. In additional, Albirex Niigata has the best offensive record in the league. The Albirex Niigata defensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
Vegalta Sendai takes the 6th position in the league table with 59 points. This is the 39th of 42 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 4 points (Vegalta Sendai can score 9 points). In addition, the distance from the TOP-4 is 5 points (9 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 2 points lower and has the opportunity to score 9 points additionally. The goal difference is 65:55. In addition, the Vegalta Sendai offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
Albirex Niigata Stats
The team scored 19 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 6 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 18-8. The average number of goals is 1.8. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.9.
Vegalta Sendai Stats
The team scored 14 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 4 wins, 2 draws и 4 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 16-15. The average number of goals is 1.6. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.1.