Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Nagoya Grampus vs Albirex Niigata, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2024
Nagoya Grampus
3 – 0
Full Time
Albirex Niigata
Wed 18 Sep 2024 · 10:00 UTC Toyota Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 62' Hiroki Akiyama

Overview

Match Preview

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

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 Kyōto 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 Tōkyō 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
2024-09-18 Nagoya Grampus 3–0 Albirex Niigata 2024-03-09 Albirex Niigata 1–0 Nagoya Grampus 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
18 Sep Albirex Niigata H 3–0 W
14 Sep FC Tōkyō A 1–4 L
24 Aug Shonan Bellmare A 1–0 W
17 Aug Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 1–2 L
11 Aug Tōkyō Verdy H 1–0 W
07 Aug Kyōto Sanga FC A 2–3 L
Albirex Niigata
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Sep Nagoya Grampus A 0–3 L
14 Sep Shonan Bellmare H 3–1 W
25 Aug FC Machida Zelvia H 0–0 D
17 Aug Avispa Fukuoka A 1–0 W
12 Aug Kyōto Sanga FC H 2–0 W
07 Aug Júbilo Iwata H 2–2 D

Key Stats

17% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Nagoya Grampus this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Top Scorers (This Season)

Nagoya Grampus
Naomichi Ueda 1 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Nagoya Grampus launch into their encounter with Albirex Niigata.
  • 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 10' Nagoya Grampus currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 15' Yuki Nogami makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Nagoya Grampus are in front.
  • 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Nagoya Grampus in their trying to find a way past Albirex Niigata's compact .
  • 25' Albirex Niigata is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Kenta Hasegawa will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 35' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 40' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 44' Kensuke Nagai does the damage! The net is bulging and Nagoya Grampus surge ahead!
  • 49' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 54' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 55' Albirex Niigata manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kazuhiko Chiba is hanging Thomas Deng on the field on 55 minute.
  • 60' A quiet spell here at Toyota Stadium. Albirex Niigata seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 62' That looks like a foul for a card for Hiroki Akiyama.
  • 67' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Nagoya Grampus and Albirex Niigata are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 71' Kasper Junker is replacing Kensuke Nagai for the Nagoya Grampus side.
  • 73' The whistle greets Motoki Hasegawa as he departs to be replaced by Yoshiaki Takagi.
  • 78' What composure from Taichi Kikuchi! The Japan international strokes it home. 3-0.
  • 83' 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.
  • 85' The Albirex Niigata manager makes a substitution. Eiji Miyamoto departs to be replaced by Yuzuru Shimada.
  • 89' The supporters are chanting for Katsuhiro Nakayama. He replaces Yuki Nogami on 89 minute.
  • 90' Ken Masui is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ryuji Izumi at the 90 minute mark.
  • The final score is 3-0.

Lineups

Nagoya Grampus Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kenta Hasegawa

Albirex Niigata Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rikizo Matsuhashi

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2024-09-18 Nagoya Grampus 3–0 Albirex Niigata 2024-03-09 Albirex Niigata 1–0 Nagoya Grampus 2023-08-05 Nagoya Grampus 1–0 Albirex Niigata 2023-04-01 Albirex Niigata 1–3 Nagoya Grampus

Nagoya Grampus Form

2024-09-18 Nagoya Grampus 3–0 Albirex Niigata W 2024-09-14 FC Tōkyō 4–1 Nagoya Grampus L 2024-08-24 Shonan Bellmare 0–1 Nagoya Grampus W 2024-08-17 Nagoya Grampus 1–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima L 2024-08-11 Nagoya Grampus 1–0 Tōkyō Verdy W 2024-08-07 Kyōto Sanga FC 3–2 Nagoya Grampus L

Albirex Niigata Form

2024-09-18 Nagoya Grampus 3–0 Albirex Niigata L 2024-09-14 Albirex Niigata 3–1 Shonan Bellmare W 2024-08-25 Albirex Niigata 0–0 FC Machida Zelvia D 2024-08-17 Avispa Fukuoka 0–1 Albirex Niigata W 2024-08-12 Albirex Niigata 2–0 Kyōto Sanga FC W 2024-08-07 Albirex Niigata 2–2 Júbilo Iwata D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.6 Nagoya Grampus xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.78 Albirex Niigata xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 58% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Nagoya Grampus55% Draw26% Albirex Niigata19%
Actual: Nagoya Grampus win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.38
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Nagoya Grampus or Draw
81%
Draw or Albirex Niigata
45%
Nagoya Grampus or Albirex Niigata
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Nagoya Grampus38% Draw48% Albirex Niigata14%
Actual: Nagoya Grampus win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.8%
1 – 1
12.4%
2 – 0
11.4%
0 – 0
11.3%
2 – 1
8.9%
0 – 1
6.2%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
4.8%
1 – 2
4.3%
2 – 2
3.6%
0 – 2
2.7%
4 – 0
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Nagoya Grampus

Handicap Nagoya Grampus covers Push Albirex Niigata covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 17% 70%
-1.5 30% — 70%
-1 30% 25% 45%
-0.5 55% — 45%
+0.5 83% — 17%
+1 83% 12% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Nagoya Grampus keeps clean sheet
46% ✗
Albirex Niigata keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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