Nagoya Grampus vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2020 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Nagoya Grampus vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League at Paloma Mizuho Stadium.
- Nagoya Grampus 18 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Masaaki Toma
- Referee Satoshi Karakami
- Referee Takeshi Suhara
- Referee Yusuke Hamamoto
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Oct | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Sep | Vissel Kobe | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Sep | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Sep | Gamba Osaka | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Sep | Vissel Kobe | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct | Nagoya Grampus | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Oct | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Sep | Vegalta Sendai | A | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Sep | FC Tōkyō | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Sep | Kashima Antlers | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Sep | Vissel Kobe | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Nagoya Grampus | Cerezo Osaka FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #2 |
| 31 | Points | 31 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 10 / 0 / 8 | W / D / L | 11 / 0 / 7 |
| 46 | Scored | 48 |
| 44 | Conceded | 38 |
| +2 | GD | +10 |
| 1.72 | PPG | 1.72 |
| 56% | Win % | 61% |
Key Stats
55%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Nagoya Grampus this season
Nagoya Grampus this season
28%
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Nagoya Grampus are 3rd (31 pts). Cerezo Osaka FC are 2nd (31 pts).
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
Cerezo Osaka FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
4/1
31-45
3/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/3
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Nagoya Grampus host Cerezo Osaka FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Takuji Yonemoto needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 10' Cerezo Osaka FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 15' Toshiyuki Takagi has been relatively quiet despite scoring 16 goals in his last 369 appearances.
- 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Nagoya Grampus and Cerezo Osaka FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 25' 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.
- 29' Nagoya Grampus manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Shumpei Naruse is hanging Yutaka Yoshida on the field on 29 minute.
- 34' Nagoya Grampus currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 39' Cerezo Osaka FC have won 396 goals from 369 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 44' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Nagoya Grampus and Cerezo Osaka FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 49' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 54' Japan international Riku Matsuda has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 58' Time for substitution for Nagoya Grampus. Naoki Maeda is replaced by Hiroyuki Abe.
- 63' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Cerezo Osaka FC winning 50% of all matches.
- 67' The supporters are chanting for Hiroaki Okuno. He replaces Yoichiro Kakitani on 67 minute.
- 72' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Hiroyuki Abe.
- 76' Time for substitution for Cerezo Osaka FC. Riku Matsuda is replaced by Yusuke Maruhashi.
- 81' Mateus has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 86' Another substitution for Cerezo Osaka FC to replace Hiroshi Kiyotake by Koji Suzuki on 86 minute.
- Cerezo Osaka FC will have plenty to reflect on. Nagoya Grampus were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Nagoya Grampus Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 1
-
23
Yutaka Yoshida ↓ Shumpei Naruse 29'
- 44
- 34
- 15
-
25
Naoki Maeda ↓ Gabriel Xavier 58'
- 3
- 4
-
27
Yuki Soma ↓ Gabriel Xavier 58'
- 16
Bench
- 8
-
11
Hiroyuki Abe ↑ 58'
- 17
- 21
- 13
-
10
Gabriel Xavier ↑ 58'
-
26
Shumpei Naruse ↑ 29'
Coach
Massimo Ficcadenti
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 21
- 5
-
2
Riku Matsuda ↓ Yusuke Maruhashi 76'
- 22
- 8
-
10
Hiroshi Kiyotake ↓ Koji Suzuki 86'
- 16
- 20
- 15
- 17
Bench
-
25
Hiroaki Okuno ↑ 67'
- 1
-
14
Yusuke Maruhashi ↑ 76'
- 3
-
13
Toshiyuki Takagi ↑ 76'
- 49
-
18
Koji Suzuki ↑ 86'
Coach
Lotina
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mateus | 3 |
| Shuhei Akasaki | 2 |
| Kennedy Egbus Mikuni | 2 |
| Ryuji Izumi | 2 |
| Yuya Yamagishi | 2 |
| Sota Kitano | 2 |
| Yudai Kimura | 2 |
| Solomon Sakuragawa | 2 |
Head to Head
Nagoya Grampus Form
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.17
Nagoya Grampus xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.79
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 74% + Both teams to score 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Nagoya Grampus win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.96
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 3.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 4.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
Double Chance
Nagoya Grampus or Draw
73%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
49%
Nagoya Grampus or Cerezo Osaka FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.2%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
6.5%
3 – 1
5.6%
3 – 2
5%
2 – 0
4.6%
2 – 3
4.1%
1 – 3
3.8%
1 – 0
Actual
3 – 0
3.2%
0 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Nagoya Grampus
| Handicap | Nagoya Grampus covers | Push | Cerezo Osaka FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 14% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 19% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 15% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Nagoya Grampus keeps clean sheet
17%
✗
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

