Sunday , 16 August 2026

Nagoya Grampus vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2024
Nagoya Grampus
2 – 1
Full Time
Cerezo Osaka FC
Sun 21 Apr 2024 · 06:00 UTC Toyota Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Haruki Yoshida 23' Y
Kennedy Egbus Mikuni 62' Y
Y 78' Capixaba
Chang-rae Ha 87' Y
Tsukasa Morishima 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Nagoya Grampus vs Cerezo Osaka FC — 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 Kyoto Sanga FC 18 23
9 V-Varen Nagasaki 18 21
10 Avispa Fukuoka 18 21
11 Kashima Antlers 18 45
12 FC Tokyo 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

12
5
5
Nagoya Grampus 22 games · Avg 2.6 goals Cerezo Osaka FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-04-21 Nagoya Grampus 2–1 Cerezo Osaka FC 2023-08-26 Cerezo Osaka FC 3–1 Nagoya Grampus 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

Recent Form

Nagoya Grampus
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Apr Cerezo Osaka FC H 2–1 W
13 Apr Jubilo Iwata A 1–0 W
07 Apr Avispa Fukuoka H 0–0 D
03 Apr Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo A 2–1 W
30 Mar Yokohama F.Marinos H 2–1 W
16 Mar Kashiwa Reysol A 2–0 W
Cerezo Osaka FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Apr Nagoya Grampus A 1–2 L
13 Apr Kawasaki Frontale H 1–0 W
07 Apr Albirex Niigata A 1–0 W
03 Apr Kashiwa Reysol A 1–1 D
30 Mar Shonan Bellmare H 2–0 W
16 Mar Sagan Tosu FC A 2–0 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)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Nagoya Grampus this season
0% 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
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Nagoya Grampus and Cerezo Osaka FC has kicked off!
  • 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Nagoya Grampus and Cerezo Osaka FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Nagoya Grampus in their trying to find a way past Cerezo Osaka FC's compact .
  • 15' Cerezo Osaka FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Solomon Sakuragawa scoring 2 goals.
  • 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Takuya Uchida made 437 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 23' It’s gonna be a card for Haruki Yoshida.
  • 27' Akinari Kawazura is ready to make an impact after coming on for Haruki Yoshida at the 27 minute mark.
  • 32' 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.
  • 37' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Kenta Hasegawa will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 42' Cerezo Osaka FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 46' Another change for Nagoya Grampus made on 46 minute. Ryosuke Yamanaka leaves to be changed by Katsuhiro Nakayama.
  • 51' 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 Tsukasa Morishima suffering a number of foals already.
  • 56' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 61' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 62' Kennedy Egbus Mikuni is having his name booked by the referee on 62.
  • 63' Another change for Cerezo Osaka FC made on 63 minute. Hiroaki Okuno leaves to be changed by Shinji Kagawa.
  • 65' Against the run of play, Kennedy Egbus Mikuni has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 67' GOAL! Kennedy Egbus Mikuni scores on 67.
  • 68' Nagoya Grampus manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Patric is hanging Takuya Uchida on the field on 68 minute.
  • 73' Nagoya Grampus is showing some good football. However, Nagoya Grampus are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 78' Capixaba was booked on 78.
  • 81' Hiroto Yamada is replacing Capixaba for the Cerezo Osaka FC side.
  • 82' Kensuke Nagai is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 2 goals this season for the .
  • 85' A tactical swap from Nagoya Grampus — Yuki Nogami on, Kensuke Nagai off on 85 minutes.
  • 87' Chang-rae Ha was booked on 87.
  • 90' The referee shows Nagoya Grampus player a card on 90.
  • 2-1 the final result. Cerezo Osaka FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Nagoya Grampus Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kenta Hasegawa

Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Akio Kogiku

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Mateus 3
Solomon Sakuragawa 2
Satoki Uejo 2
Yumeki Yokoyama 2
Yuki Soma 2
Shuhei Akasaki 2
Kennedy Egbus Mikuni 2
Ryuji Izumi 2

Head to Head

2024-04-21 Nagoya Grampus 2–1 Cerezo Osaka FC 2023-08-26 Cerezo Osaka FC 3–1 Nagoya Grampus 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

Nagoya Grampus Form

2024-04-21 Nagoya Grampus 2–1 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2024-04-13 Jubilo Iwata 0–1 Nagoya Grampus W 2024-04-07 Nagoya Grampus 0–0 Avispa Fukuoka D 2024-04-03 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 1–2 Nagoya Grampus W 2024-03-30 Nagoya Grampus 2–1 Yokohama F.Marinos W 2024-03-16 Kashiwa Reysol 0–2 Nagoya Grampus W

Cerezo Osaka FC Form

2024-04-21 Nagoya Grampus 2–1 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2024-04-13 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–0 Kawasaki Frontale W 2024-04-07 Albirex Niigata 0–1 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2024-04-03 Kashiwa Reysol 1–1 Cerezo Osaka FC D 2024-03-30 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–0 Shonan Bellmare W 2024-03-16 Sagan Tosu FC 0–2 Cerezo Osaka FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.11 Nagoya Grampus xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.93 Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 76% + Both teams to score 75%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Nagoya Grampus48% Draw22% Cerezo Osaka FC30%
Actual: Nagoya Grampus win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes75% 0% No25%
Avg goals/match: 4.04
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 91%
9%
± 2.5 76%
24%
± 3.5 57%
43%
± 4.5 38%
62%

Double Chance

Nagoya Grampus or Draw
69%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
52%
Nagoya Grampus or Cerezo Osaka FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Nagoya Grampus33% Draw38% Cerezo Osaka FC29%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
7%
1 – 2
6.8%
3 – 1
5.1%
3 – 2
4.9%
2 – 3
4.5%
1 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
4%
0 – 2
3.4%
1 – 0
3.3%
3 – 3
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Nagoya Grampus

Handicap Nagoya Grampus covers Push Cerezo Osaka FC covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 13% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 18% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 16% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 11% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Nagoya Grampus keeps clean sheet
15% ✓
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
13% ✓

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