Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vegalta Sendai tips and predictions

Shimizu S-Pulse no certainty to outclass Vegalta Sendai

There's not much between Shimizu S-Pulse and Vegalta Sendai in the J2 League. The hosts are in first place with 22 points, compared to their opponents who are in fifth place on 17 points.

This isn't a confident view but the short price for Shimizu S-Pulse renders them a terrible bet. Vegalta Sendai don't look likely to get the job done but they can cause some problems. Building on the strong rearguard performances of both sides, a goalless stalemate is the pick but it's certainly not something to go mad about.

Both of these sides have looked strong in defence. Creating something of a fortress at home, Shimizu S-Pulse have conceded only 1 goal in their last 6 matches and Vegalta Sendai have only conceded 0.5 goals per game on average in their last 8 away matches.

Shimizu S-Pulse are justifiable favourites and it is possible they just don't give anything away. It might not be a widespread opinion but the No BTTS option seems sensible. And for fans of the goal line, it's no more than one goal picked as the best play given the current prices.

Shimizu S-Pulse have drawn 7 of their last 20 matches on their own soil, including their most recent match when they drew 1-1 with Tokushima at home earlier this month. Vegalta Sendai have drawn 7 of their last 16 matches. To wrap this up there is nothing to like about the home or away win odds. The draw is the play after what will probably be a low-scoring affair.