Thursday , 2 July 2026

Avispa Fukuoka vs Nagoya Grampus, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2021
Avispa Fukuoka
1 – 2
Full Time
Nagoya Grampus
Sun 28 Feb 2021 · 04:00 UTC Best Denki Stadium HT 45+2' · FT 45+7'
Douglas Grolli 7' Y
Y 12' Ryogo Yamasaki
Takuya Shigehiro 47' Y
Y 49' Yuki Soma
Takaaki Shichi 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Avispa Fukuoka vs Nagoya Grampus — J. League at Best Denki Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Hiroki Kasahara
  • Referee Yudai Yamamoto
  • Referee Yusuke Hamamoto
  • Referee Taku Nakano
  • Referee Ryosuke Yamaoka
7 games this season 🟨 1.7/game ⚽ 7.9 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Vissel Kobe 18 35
2 Cerezo Osaka FC 18 31
3 Nagoya Grampus 18 31
4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 30
5 Gamba Osaka 18 28
6 Fagiano Okayama FC 18 26
7 Shimizu S-Pulse 18 24
8 Kyoto Sanga FC 18 23
9 V-Varen Nagasaki 18 21
10 Avispa Fukuoka 18 21
11 Kashima Antlers 18 45
12 FC Tōkyō 18 37
13 FC Machida Zelvia 18 37
14 Kawasaki Frontale 18 28
15 Tokyo Verdy 18 28
16 Urawa Red Diamonds 18 25
17 Kashiwa Reysol 18 20
18 Yokohama F·Marinos 18 20
19 FC Mito Holly Hock 18 18
20 JEF United Ichihara Chiba 18 12

Head-to-Head

2
3
7
Avispa Fukuoka 12 games · Avg 2.3 goals Nagoya Grampus
Last 5 meetings
2021-02-28 Avispa Fukuoka 1–2 Nagoya Grampus

Recent Form

Avispa Fukuoka
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Feb Nagoya Grampus H 1–2 L
15 Jun A 3–3 D
Nagoya Grampus
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Feb Avispa Fukuoka A 2–1 W
19 Dec Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 1–0 W
12 Dec Yokohama FC H 0–0 D
05 Dec Kashiwa Reysol A 1–0 W
28 Nov Oita FC Trinita H 0–0 D
21 Nov Shonan Bellmare H 3–1 W

Season Stats

Avispa Fukuoka Nagoya Grampus
#10 Position #3
21 Points 31
18 Played 18
7 / 0 / 11 W / D / L 10 / 0 / 8
49 Scored 46
59 Conceded 44
-10 GD +2
1.17 PPG 1.72
39% Win % 56%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
42% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
11% Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season
28% Clean Sheets
Nagoya Grampus this season

Avispa Fukuoka are 10th (21 pts). Nagoya Grampus are 3rd (31 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Avispa Fukuoka
0-15
1/3
16-30
3/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
–/–
61-75
4/2
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Nagoya Grampus
0-15
2/1
16-30
2/4
31-45
5/4
46-60
4/3
61-75
3/1
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: Nagoya Grampus gets underway.
  • 4' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Mateus makes no mistake. 0-1!
  • 7' Douglas Grolli has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 7.
  • 12' Ryogo Yamasaki was booked on 12.
  • 17' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mitch Langerak, as he is very good at scoring at Best Denki Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 22' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 27' Nagoya Grampus fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 32' Brazil international Douglas Grolli has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 37' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 42' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 46' Taro Sugimoto has so much to prove this time. He replaces Daisuke Ishizu on 46 minute.
  • 47' Takuya Shigehiro is having his name booked by the referee on 47.
  • 49' That is a Yellow card for Nagoya Grampus. Yuki Soma will be fuming at that decision.
  • 54' Nagoya Grampus looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Yudai Kimura scoring 1 goals.
  • 55' What a moment for Mateus! That strike on 55 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 60' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 63' Avispa Fukuoka manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Takeshi Kanamori is hanging Yuya Yamagishi on the field on 63 minute.
  • 68' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 68 minutes.
  • 70' A tactical swap from Avispa Fukuoka — Sotan Tanabe on, Taro Sugimoto off on 70 minutes.
  • 74' Nagoya Grampus ring the changes. Yuki Soma has done his job and it is now time for Manabu Saito to step up.
  • 79' Takuji Yonemoto, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 81' The supporters are chanting for Naoki Maeda. He replaces Yoichiro Kakitani on 81 minute.
  • 82' Yutaka Yoshida adds to his 1 season tally! Nagoya Grampus lead 0-3 — and this changes everything.
  • 86' Another change for Avispa Fukuoka made on 86 minute. Bruno Mendes leaves to be changed by Hisashi Jogo.
  • 90' Avispa Fukuoka receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
  • Nagoya Grampus celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Avispa Fukuoka Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Shigetoshi Hasebe

Nagoya Grampus Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Massimo Ficcadenti

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.22 Avispa Fukuoka xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.82 Nagoya Grampus xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 87% + Both teams to score 83%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Avispa Fukuoka31% Draw22% Nagoya Grampus47%
Actual: Nagoya Grampus win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes83% 0% No17%
Avg goals/match: 5.04
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 99%
1%
± 1.5 96%
4%
± 2.5 87%
13%
± 3.5 72%
28%
± 4.5 55%
45%

Double Chance

Avispa Fukuoka or Draw
53%
Draw or Nagoya Grampus
69%
Avispa Fukuoka or Nagoya Grampus
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Avispa Fukuoka27% Draw33% Nagoya Grampus40%
Actual: Nagoya Grampus win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 2
6.2%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 3
5.7%
1 – 3
5.3%
1 – 1
4.7%
2 – 1
4.6%
3 – 2
4.5%
3 – 3
4.2%
2 – 4
4%
1 – 4
3.7%
3 – 1
3.3%
3 – 4
3%

Asian Handicap — Avispa Fukuoka

Handicap Avispa Fukuoka covers Push Nagoya Grampus covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 9% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 14% 69%
-0.5 31% — 69%
+0.5 49% — 51%
+1 49% 17% 33%
+1.5 67% — 33%
+2 67% 14% 19%
+2.5 81% — 19%

Clean Sheet

Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
7% ✓
Nagoya Grampus keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.