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Kawasaki Frontale vs Nagoya Grampus, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2021
Kawasaki Frontale
3 – 2
Full Time
Nagoya Grampus
Tue 4 May 2021 · 06:00 UTC Todoroki Athletics Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Kawasaki Frontale vs Nagoya Grampus — J. League at Todoroki Athletics Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Yuichi Nishimura
  • Referee Ryo Hirama
  • Referee Toru Kakinuma
  • Referee Osamu Akasaka
  • Referee Ryo Tanimoto
  • Referee Yasuyuki Igarashi (Japan)

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

14
4
6
Kawasaki Frontale 24 games · Avg 2.7 goals Nagoya Grampus
Last 5 meetings
2021-05-04 Kawasaki Frontale 3–2 Nagoya Grampus 2021-04-29 Nagoya Grampus 0–4 Kawasaki Frontale 2020-10-18 Kawasaki Frontale 3–0 Nagoya Grampus 2020-08-23 Nagoya Grampus 1–0 Kawasaki Frontale 2019-08-10 Nagoya Grampus 3–0 Kawasaki Frontale

Recent Form

Kawasaki Frontale
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 May Nagoya Grampus H 3–2 W
29 Apr Nagoya Grampus A 4–0 W
18 Apr Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 1–1 D
14 Apr Avispa Fukuoka H 3–1 W
11 Apr FC Tōkyō A 4–2 W
07 Apr Sagan Tosu FC H 1–0 W
Nagoya Grampus
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 May Kawasaki Frontale A 2–3 L
29 Apr Kawasaki Frontale H 0–4 L
22 Apr Gamba Osaka H 2–0 W
18 Apr Sagan Tosu FC H 1–2 L
14 Apr Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 1–0 W
11 Apr Oita FC Trinita A 3–0 W

Season Stats

Kawasaki Frontale Nagoya Grampus
#14 Position #3
28 Points 31
18 Played 18
10 / 0 / 8 W / D / L 10 / 0 / 8
38 Scored 46
40 Conceded 44
-2 GD +2
1.56 PPG 1.72
56% Win % 56%

Key Stats

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
54% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
11% Clean Sheets
Kawasaki Frontale this season
28% Clean Sheets
Nagoya Grampus this season

Kawasaki Frontale are 14th (28 pts). Nagoya Grampus are 3rd (31 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Kawasaki Frontale
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/3
76+
7/2
■ 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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Kawasaki Frontale launch into their encounter with Nagoya Grampus.
  • 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Nagoya Grampus that had 439 games and scored 396 goals.
  • 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Kawasaki Frontale and Nagoya Grampus are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 25' Jesiel is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Nagoya Grampus tonight.
  • 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Yutaka Yoshida, as he is very good at scoring at Todoroki Athletics Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 31' Jesiel does the damage! The net is bulging and Kawasaki Frontale surge ahead!
  • 36' The 34-year-old Shogo Taniguchi has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 41' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 41 minutes.
  • 46' Nagoya Grampus fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 50' Magnificent from Miki Yamane! That is 19 goals in 418 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 55' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 60' A stunning finish from Yuichi Maruyama — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 64' Leandro Damiao makes way for Kei Chinen at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kawasaki Frontale.
  • 66' The supporters are chanting for Manabu Saito. He replaces Naoki Maeda on 66 minute.
  • 71' Japan international Ryoya Morishita has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 72' The whistle greets Ryogo Yamasaki as he departs to be replaced by Yoichiro Kakitani.
  • 73' Magnificent from Sho Inagaki! That is 45 goals in 335 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 77' Fresh legs for Kawasaki Frontale! Yasuto Wakizaka comes on to replace Kaoru Mitoma.
  • 82' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kawasaki Frontale and Nagoya Grampus are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 83' Mateus doubles the advantage! 3-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 88' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Manabu Saito suffering a number of foals already.
  • Nagoya Grampus will have plenty to reflect on. Kawasaki Frontale were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Kawasaki Frontale Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Toru Oniki

Nagoya Grampus Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Massimo Ficcadenti

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ryuji Izumi 6
Mateus 3
Leandro Damiao 3
Jesiel 3
Sho Inagaki 2
Kasper Junker 2
Tatsuya Ito 2
Naoki Maeda 2

Head to Head

2021-05-04 Kawasaki Frontale 3–2 Nagoya Grampus 2021-04-29 Nagoya Grampus 0–4 Kawasaki Frontale 2020-10-18 Kawasaki Frontale 3–0 Nagoya Grampus 2020-08-23 Nagoya Grampus 1–0 Kawasaki Frontale 2019-08-10 Nagoya Grampus 3–0 Kawasaki Frontale

Kawasaki Frontale Form

2021-05-04 Kawasaki Frontale 3–2 Nagoya Grampus W 2021-04-29 Nagoya Grampus 0–4 Kawasaki Frontale W 2021-04-18 Kawasaki Frontale 1–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima D 2021-04-14 Kawasaki Frontale 3–1 Avispa Fukuoka W 2021-04-11 FC Tōkyō 2–4 Kawasaki Frontale W 2021-04-07 Kawasaki Frontale 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC W

Nagoya Grampus Form

2021-05-04 Kawasaki Frontale 3–2 Nagoya Grampus L 2021-04-29 Nagoya Grampus 0–4 Kawasaki Frontale L 2021-04-22 Nagoya Grampus 2–0 Gamba Osaka W 2021-04-18 Nagoya Grampus 1–2 Sagan Tosu FC L 2021-04-14 Nagoya Grampus 1–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W 2021-04-11 Oita FC Trinita 0–3 Nagoya Grampus W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.43 Kawasaki Frontale xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.05 Nagoya Grampus xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 81% + Both teams to score 79%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Kawasaki Frontale52% Draw20% Nagoya Grampus28%
Actual: Kawasaki Frontale win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes79% 0% No21%
Avg goals/match: 4.48
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 94%
6%
± 2.5 81%
19%
± 3.5 64%
36%
± 4.5 46%
54%

Double Chance

Kawasaki Frontale or Draw
72%
Draw or Nagoya Grampus
48%
Kawasaki Frontale or Nagoya Grampus
80%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Kawasaki Frontale37% Draw35% Nagoya Grampus28%
Actual: Kawasaki Frontale win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
6.7%
1 – 1
6.4%
1 – 2
5.7%
3 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
5.4%
2 – 3
4.6%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 3
3.7%
2 – 0
3.5%
4 – 2
3.3%
4 – 1
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Kawasaki Frontale

Handicap Kawasaki Frontale covers Push Nagoya Grampus covers
-2.5 15% — 85%
-2 15% 14% 71%
-1.5 29% — 71%
-1 29% 18% 53%
-0.5 47% — 53%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 15% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 10% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Kawasaki Frontale keeps clean sheet
14% ✓
Nagoya Grampus keeps clean sheet
10% ✓

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