Thursday , 2 July 2026

Nagoya Grampus vs Albirex Niigata, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2023
Nagoya Grampus
1 – 0
Full Time
Albirex Niigata
Sat 5 Aug 2023 · 10:00 UTC Toyota Stadium 57,058 HT 45' · FT 45'
Ryoya Morishita 14' 1–0
Y 37' Daichi Tagami
Y 75' Shusuke Ota
Takuji Yonemoto 85' Y
Y 86' Takahiro Ko

Overview

Match Preview

Nagoya Grampus vs Albirex Niigata — J. League at Toyota Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Yudai Yamamoto
  • Assistant 1 Satoshi Karakami
  • Assistant 2 Hisao Manabe

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

4
1
1
Nagoya Grampus 6 games · Avg 2.0 goals Albirex Niigata
Last 5 meetings
2023-08-05 Nagoya Grampus 1–0 Albirex Niigata 2023-04-01 Albirex Niigata 1–3 Nagoya Grampus

Recent Form

Nagoya Grampus
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Aug Albirex Niigata H 1–0 W
16 Jul Kyoto Sanga FC A 1–2 L
08 Jul Yokohama F·Marinos H 2–2 D
01 Jul Kawasaki Frontale H 2–0 W
24 Jun FC Tōkyō A 0–2 L
11 Jun Avispa Fukuoka H 2–1 W
Albirex Niigata
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Aug Nagoya Grampus A 0–1 L
15 Jul Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo A 1–0 W
07 Jul Vissel Kobe H 0–1 L
01 Jul Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 2–0 W
24 Jun Kashiwa Reysol A 0–0 D
11 Jun Kyoto Sanga FC H 1–3 L

Key Stats

17% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
28% Clean Sheets
Nagoya Grampus this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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' It’s Showtime! The match between Nagoya Grampus and Albirex Niigata is underway.
  • 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Nagoya Grampus side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 10' Daichi Tagami is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Nagoya Grampus so far.
  • 14' The Japan Ryoya Morishita breaks the deadlock on 14 minutes. 1-0!
  • 19' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Kenta Hasegawa will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 24' Over 24 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 29' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 31' A change in the Nagoya Grampus ranks — Ryuji Izumi exits the field as Takuji Yonemoto enters on 31.
  • 36' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 37' Poor challenge from Daichi Tagami. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 42' The home supporters are growing impatient. Nagoya Grampus must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 47' A quiet spell here at Toyota Stadium. Nagoya Grampus seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 52' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 57' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 61' Shusuke Ota is replacing Daichi Tagami for the Albirex Niigata side.
  • 62' Another change for Nagoya Grampus made on 62 minute. Kasper Junker leaves to be changed by Naoki Maeda.
  • 67' Albirex Niigata fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 72' Albirex Niigata manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Yuji Hoshi is hanging Hiroki Akiyama on the field on 72 minute.
  • 75' Controversy at the stadium! Shusuke Ota argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 80' Yota Komi has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
  • 85' Controversy at the stadium! Takuji Yonemoto argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 86' Takahiro Ko catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 86.
  • 88' Yuichi Maruyama has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yuki Nogami on 88 minute.
  • 90' Another substitution for Albirex Niigata to replace Takahiro Ko by Yuzuru Shimada on 90 minute.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-0.

Lineups

Nagoya Grampus Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kenta Hasegawa

Albirex Niigata Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rikizo Matsuhashi

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kensuke Nagai 2
Ryoya Morishita 1
Sho Inagaki 1
Kasper Junker 1
Shusuke Ota 1
Motoki Hasegawa 1
Yuki Nogami 1
Taichi Kikuchi 1

Head to Head

2023-08-05 Nagoya Grampus 1–0 Albirex Niigata 2023-04-01 Albirex Niigata 1–3 Nagoya Grampus

Nagoya Grampus Form

2023-08-05 Nagoya Grampus 1–0 Albirex Niigata W 2023-07-16 Kyoto Sanga FC 2–1 Nagoya Grampus L 2023-07-08 Nagoya Grampus 2–2 Yokohama F·Marinos D 2023-07-01 Nagoya Grampus 2–0 Kawasaki Frontale W 2023-06-24 FC Tōkyō 2–0 Nagoya Grampus L 2023-06-11 Nagoya Grampus 2–1 Avispa Fukuoka W

Albirex Niigata Form

2023-08-05 Nagoya Grampus 1–0 Albirex Niigata L 2023-07-15 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 0–1 Albirex Niigata W 2023-07-07 Albirex Niigata 0–1 Vissel Kobe L 2023-07-01 Albirex Niigata 2–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W 2023-06-24 Kashiwa Reysol 0–0 Albirex Niigata D 2023-06-11 Albirex Niigata 1–3 Kyoto Sanga FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.38 Nagoya Grampus xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79 Albirex Niigata xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Nagoya Grampus52% Draw28% Albirex Niigata20%
Actual: Nagoya Grampus win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes42% 0% No58%
Avg goals/match: 2.17
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 64%
36%
± 2.5 37%
63%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Nagoya Grampus or Draw
80%
Draw or Albirex Niigata
48%
Nagoya Grampus or Albirex Niigata
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Nagoya Grampus33% Draw52% Albirex Niigata15%
Actual: Nagoya Grampus win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
13.6%
1 – 1
13.3%
2 – 0
10.4%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
4.8%
3 – 0
4.7%
3 – 1
3.9%
2 – 2
3.4%
0 – 2
3.4%
3 – 2
1.7%

Asian Handicap — Nagoya Grampus

Handicap Nagoya Grampus covers Push Albirex Niigata covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 15% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 25% 51%
-0.5 49% — 51%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 14% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Nagoya Grampus keeps clean sheet
46% ✗
Albirex Niigata keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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