Saturday , 5 September 2026

Nagoya Grampus vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2026 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2026
Nagoya Grampus
3 – 0
Full Time
Cerezo Osaka FC
Sat 4 Apr 2026 · 06:00 UTC Toyota Stadium 27,248 HT 45' · FT 45'
Yuya Yamagishi 46' 1–0
Yuya Yamagishi 53' 2–0
Ryuji Izumi 61' 3–0
Y 49' Rikito Inoue
Y 63' Motohiko Nakajima
Y 83' Shion Homma
Yudai Kimura 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Akihiko Ikeuchi
  • Assistant 1 Yosuke Takebe
  • Assistant 2 Ryo Hirama

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
2026-04-04 Nagoya Grampus 3–0 Cerezo Osaka FC 2025-10-04 Nagoya Grampus 2–1 Cerezo Osaka FC 2025-03-08 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–1 Nagoya Grampus 2024-06-30 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Nagoya Grampus 2024-04-21 Nagoya Grampus 2–1 Cerezo Osaka FC

Recent Form

Nagoya Grampus
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Apr Cerezo Osaka FC H 3–0 W
22 Mar Kyoto Sanga FC A 5–6 L
18 Mar Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 2–1 W
14 Mar Vissel Kobe H 0–3 L
07 Mar Avispa Fukuoka A 5–1 W
01 Mar Fagiano Okayama FC A 5–6 L
Cerezo Osaka FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Apr Nagoya Grampus A 0–3 L
22 Mar Vissel Kobe H 1–1 D
18 Mar Fagiano Okayama FC H 1–2 L
14 Mar Kyoto Sanga FC A 2–1 W
07 Mar Shimizu S-Pulse H 0–0 D
28 Feb V-Varen Nagasaki A 0–1 L

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
50% 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
1/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/1
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cerezo Osaka FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/2
46-60
–/–
61-75
2/2
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Nagoya Grampus
Naomichi Ueda 1 G 1 A
Cerezo Osaka FC
Solomon Sakuragawa 3 G
Yumeki Yokoyama 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Nagoya Grampus and Cerezo Osaka FC is underway.
  • 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Nelson Ishiwatari, as he is very good at scoring at Toyota Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 10' Nagoya Grampus are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cerezo Osaka FC backline.
  • 15' 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.
  • 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Cerezo Osaka FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Cerezo Osaka FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 35' Nagoya Grampus currently sit 8 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 40' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 45' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 46' Yuya Yamagishi doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 49' A moment of madness from Rikito Inoue on 49 minutes earns him a card. Cerezo Osaka FC will be frustrated.
  • 53' What composure from Yuya Yamagishi! The Japan international strokes it home. 2-0.
  • 54' Yumeki Yokoyama gets the nod from Cerezo Osaka FC. He replaces Reiya Sakata and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 59' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Arthur Papas will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 61' Ryuji Izumi is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 63' Motohiko Nakajima has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 63.
  • 68' The whistle greets Hidemasa Koda as he departs to be replaced by Yuya Asano.
  • 73' Shinji Kagawa has so much to prove this time. He replaces Masaya Shibayama on 73 minute.
  • 74' Shion Homma gets the nod from Cerezo Osaka FC. He replaces Thiago Andrade and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 79' The home supporters are growing impatient. Nagoya Grampus must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 83' Poor challenge from Shion Homma. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 85' The crowd applauds Hayato Okuda as he leaves the pitch. Dion Cools steps in for Cerezo Osaka FC.
  • 89' Another change for Nagoya Grampus made on 89 minute. Yuki Nogami leaves to be changed by Soichiro Mori.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Yudai Kimura. He receives a card.
  • 90' Nagoya Grampus ring the changes. Tsukasa Morishima has done his job and it is now time for Takuya Uchida to step up.
  • That’s it! Another goalless match for Nagoya Grampus and Cerezo Osaka FC (для сухой ничьи).

Lineups

Nagoya Grampus Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mihailo Petrović

Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Arthur Papas

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

2026-04-04 Nagoya Grampus 3–0 Cerezo Osaka FC 2025-10-04 Nagoya Grampus 2–1 Cerezo Osaka FC 2025-03-08 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–1 Nagoya Grampus 2024-06-30 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Nagoya Grampus 2024-04-21 Nagoya Grampus 2–1 Cerezo Osaka FC

Nagoya Grampus Form

2026-04-04 Nagoya Grampus 3–0 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2026-03-22 Kyoto Sanga FC 6–5 Nagoya Grampus L 2026-03-18 Nagoya Grampus 2–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W 2026-03-14 Nagoya Grampus 0–3 Vissel Kobe L 2026-03-07 Avispa Fukuoka 1–5 Nagoya Grampus W 2026-03-01 Fagiano Okayama FC 6–5 Nagoya Grampus L

Cerezo Osaka FC Form

2026-04-04 Nagoya Grampus 3–0 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2026-03-22 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–1 Vissel Kobe D 2026-03-18 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–2 Fagiano Okayama FC L 2026-03-14 Kyoto Sanga FC 1–2 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2026-03-07 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–0 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2026-02-28 V-Varen Nagasaki 1–0 Cerezo Osaka FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.4 Nagoya Grampus xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.91 Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 79% + Both teams to score 77%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Nagoya Grampus51% Draw21% Cerezo Osaka FC28%
Actual: Nagoya Grampus win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes77% 0% No23%
Avg goals/match: 4.31
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 93%
7%
± 2.5 79%
21%
± 3.5 61%
39%
± 4.5 43%
57%

Double Chance

Nagoya Grampus or Draw
72%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
49%
Nagoya Grampus or Cerezo Osaka FC
79%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Nagoya Grampus38% Draw36% Cerezo Osaka FC26%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–0 not predicted
3 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
7.2%
1 – 1
6.9%
2 – 2
6.8%
1 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
5.7%
3 – 2
5.4%
2 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
4%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 3
3.4%
4 – 1
3.4%
4 – 2
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Nagoya Grampus

Handicap Nagoya Grampus covers Push Cerezo Osaka FC covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 14% 70%
-1.5 30% — 70%
-1 30% 18% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 15% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 9% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Nagoya Grampus keeps clean sheet
16% ✗
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
10% ✓

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