Saturday , 14 November 2026

Nagoya Grampus vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2023
Nagoya Grampus
3 – 1
Full Time
Cerezo Osaka FC
Sat 3 Jun 2023 · 07:00 UTC Toyota Stadium 22,912 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 4' Capixaba
Ryuji Izumi 21' 1–1
Yuichi Maruyama 31' 2–1
Mateus 43' 3–1

Overview

Match Preview

Nagoya Grampus vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League at Toyota Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Yudai Yamamoto
  • Assistant 1 Haruhiro Otsuka
  • Assistant 2 Yukimasa Anai

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

12
6
5
Nagoya Grampus 23 games · Avg 2.6 goals Cerezo Osaka FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-06-03 Nagoya Grampus 3–1 Cerezo Osaka FC 2022-11-05 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–1 Nagoya Grampus 2022-05-14 Nagoya Grampus 1–0 Cerezo Osaka FC 2021-11-27 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Nagoya Grampus 2021-05-08 Nagoya Grampus 1–0 Cerezo Osaka FC

Recent Form

Nagoya Grampus
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Jun Cerezo Osaka FC H 3–1 W
27 May Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo A 2–1 W
20 May Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 2–1 W
14 May Kashima Antlers A 0–2 L
06 May Gamba Osaka H 1–0 W
03 May Vissel Kobe H 2–2 D
Cerezo Osaka FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Jun Nagoya Grampus A 1–3 L
28 May Yokohama FC H 2–0 W
20 May Shonan Bellmare A 2–0 W
14 May Kyōto Sanga FC A 1–0 W
07 May Kashima Antlers H 0–1 L
03 May Gamba Osaka A 2–1 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

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
52% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Nagoya Grampus this season
31% Clean Sheets
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
5/3
16-30
–/2
31-45
2/5
46-60
2/3
61-75
2/3
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cerezo Osaka FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/6
46-60
2/5
61-75
5/4
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Nagoya Grampus
Yuya Yamagishi 3 G
Takuya Uchida 2 G 1 A
Yudai Kimura 2 G 1 A
Naomichi Ueda 1 G 1 A
Cerezo Osaka FC
Solomon Sakuragawa 4 G
Pablo Sabbag 3 G
Yumeki Yokoyama 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Nagoya Grampus launch into their encounter with Cerezo Osaka FC.
  • 4' Capixaba is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 9' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cerezo Osaka FC that had 382 games and scored 410 goals.
  • 14' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Kenta Hasegawa will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 19' It is a cagey affair so far. Nagoya Grampus in their 3-1-4-2 trying to find a way past Cerezo Osaka FC's compact 4-4-2.
  • 21' Ryuji Izumi does the damage! The net is bulging and Nagoya Grampus surge ahead!
  • 26' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Nagoya Grampus and Cerezo Osaka FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 31' Nagoya Grampus is taking the lead after the goal scored by Yuichi Maruyama on 31.
  • 36' It looks like no one’s ball. Nagoya Grampus is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 41' Nagoya Grampus are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 43' The deadlock is broken! Mateus gets on the scoresheet on 43 minutes.
  • 46' A change in the Cerezo Osaka FC ranks — Jin-hyeon Kim exits the field as Han-Been Yang enters on 46.
  • 51' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 53' Cerezo Osaka FC ring the changes. Tokuma Suzuki has done his job and it is now time for Hinata Kida to step up.
  • 58' Supporters expect more eagerness from Koji Toriumi, as he is very good at scoring at Toyota Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 63' 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.
  • 68' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 71' A change in the Nagoya Grampus ranks — Takuji Yonemoto exits the field as Takuya Uchida enters on 71.
  • 73' Satoki Uejo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Capixaba at the 73 minute mark.
  • 78' It’s high time Akio Kogiku made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 82' The crowd applauds Kasper Junker as he leaves the pitch. Yuki Nogami steps in for Nagoya Grampus.
  • 87' Kakeru Funaki has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 90' Time for substitution for Nagoya Grampus. Mateus is replaced by Ryoga Kida.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Nagoya Grampus to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Nagoya Grampus Lineups

3-1-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kenta Hasegawa

Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Akio Kogiku

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Mateus 3
Kennedy Egbus Mikuni 2
Ryuji Izumi 2
Yuya Yamagishi 2
Sota Kitano 2
Yudai Kimura 2
Solomon Sakuragawa 2
Satoki Uejo 2

Head to Head

2023-06-03 Nagoya Grampus 3–1 Cerezo Osaka FC 2022-11-05 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–1 Nagoya Grampus 2022-05-14 Nagoya Grampus 1–0 Cerezo Osaka FC 2021-11-27 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Nagoya Grampus 2021-05-08 Nagoya Grampus 1–0 Cerezo Osaka FC

Nagoya Grampus Form

2023-06-03 Nagoya Grampus 3–1 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2023-05-27 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 1–2 Nagoya Grampus W 2023-05-20 Nagoya Grampus 2–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W 2023-05-14 Kashima Antlers 2–0 Nagoya Grampus L 2023-05-06 Nagoya Grampus 1–0 Gamba Osaka W 2023-05-03 Nagoya Grampus 2–2 Vissel Kobe D

Cerezo Osaka FC Form

2023-06-03 Nagoya Grampus 3–1 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2023-05-28 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–0 Yokohama FC W 2023-05-20 Shonan Bellmare 0–2 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2023-05-14 Kyōto Sanga FC 0–1 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2023-05-07 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–1 Kashima Antlers L 2023-05-03 Gamba Osaka 1–2 Cerezo Osaka FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.25 Nagoya Grampus xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.94 Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 78% + Both teams to score 76%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Nagoya Grampus49% Draw21% Cerezo Osaka FC30%
Actual: Nagoya Grampus win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes76% 0% No24%
Avg goals/match: 4.19
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 92%
8%
± 2.5 78%
22%
± 3.5 59%
41%
± 4.5 40%
60%

Double Chance

Nagoya Grampus or Draw
70%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
51%
Nagoya Grampus or Cerezo Osaka FC
79%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Nagoya Grampus35% Draw37% Cerezo Osaka FC28%
Actual: Nagoya Grampus win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
7.4%
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
6.3%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 2
5.1%
2 – 3
4.5%
1 – 3
4%
2 – 0
4%
3 – 3
3.4%
1 – 0
3.1%
4 – 1
3%

Asian Handicap — Nagoya Grampus

Handicap Nagoya Grampus covers Push Cerezo Osaka FC covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 13% 73%
-1.5 27% — 73%
-1 27% 18% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 15% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 10% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Nagoya Grampus keeps clean sheet
15% ✓
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
11% ✓

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