Nagoya Grampus vs FC Tokyo, J. League 2020 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Nagoya Grampus vs FC Tokyo — J. League at Paloma Mizuho Stadium.
- Nagoya Grampus 18 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
- FC Tokyo 18 games · 37 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Isao Nishihashi
- Referee Hajime Matsuo
- Referee Takeshi Suhara
- Referee Bumpei Ueda
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov | FC Tokyo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Nov | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Nov | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 31 Oct | Kashima Antlers | A | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | Vegalta Sendai | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Oct | Yokohama F.Marinos | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov | Nagoya Grampus | A | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Nov | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 31 Oct | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Oct | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 1–3 | L |
| 24 Oct | Yokohama F.Marinos | H | 0–4 | L |
| 18 Oct | Yokohama FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Nagoya Grampus | FC Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #12 |
| 31 | Points | 37 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 10 / 0 / 8 | W / D / L | 13 / 0 / 5 |
| 46 | Scored | 55 |
| 44 | Conceded | 42 |
| +2 | GD | +13 |
| 1.72 | PPG | 2.06 |
| 56% | Win % | 72% |
Key Stats
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Nagoya Grampus this season
Nagoya Grampus this season
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Tokyo this season
FC Tokyo this season
Nagoya Grampus are 3rd (31 pts). FC Tokyo are 12th (37 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Nagoya Grampus
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Tokyo
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Paloma Mizuho Stadium as Nagoya Grampus face off against FC Tōkyō in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Tōkyō needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 15' It’s high time Massimo Ficcadenti made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Nagoya Grampus in their trying to find a way past FC Tōkyō's compact .
- 29' Gabriel Xavier is having his name booked by the referee on 29.
- 34' FC Tōkyō are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 36' It’s a booking for FC Tokyo player. Masato Morishige gets a Yellow card.
- 41' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 41 minutes.
- 46' Nagoya Grampus are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Tōkyō backline.
- 51' FC Tōkyō fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Nagoya Grampus and FC Tōkyō are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 61' Takuji Yonemoto is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Nagoya Grampus tonight.
- 65' FC Tokyo manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kensuke Nagai is hanging Adailton on the field on 65 minute.
- 70' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 75' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Kenta Hasegawa will be considering his options from the bench.
- 77' Hirotaka Mita gets the nod from FC Tokyo. He replaces Diego Oliveira and will look to change the dynamic.
- 81' Naoki Maeda was booked on 81.
- 82' A moment of madness from Naoki Maeda on 82 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Nagoya Grampus will be frustrated.
- 85' Time for substitution for Nagoya Grampus. Hiroyuki Abe is replaced by Yuki Soma.
- 87' Another change for FC Tokyo made on 87 minute. Arthur leaves to be changed by Takuya Uchida.
- 88' Takuya Uchida is ready to make an impact after coming on for Arthur at the 88 minute mark.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-0.
Lineups
Nagoya Grampus Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Hiroyuki Abe ↓ Yuki Soma 85'
- 2
- 1
- 23
- 34
- 15
- 25
- 3
- 10
- 4
- 16
Bench
- 8
- 21
- 13
- 6
- 26
-
27
Yuki Soma ↑ 85'
- 24
Coach
Massimo Ficcadenti
FC Tokyo Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 6
- 8
-
9
Diego Oliveira ↓ Hirotaka Mita 77'
-
15
Adailton ↓ Kensuke Nagai 65'
-
20
Leandro ↓ Taichi Hara 77'
- 13
- 4
-
45
Arthur ↓ Takuya Uchida 87'
- 31
- 37
Bench
-
28
Takuya Uchida ↑ 87'
-
11
Kensuke Nagai ↑ 65'
-
24
Taichi Hara ↑ 77'
- 32
-
7
Hirotaka Mita ↑ 77'
- 1
- 22
Coach
Kenta Hasegawa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Diego Oliveira | 6 |
| Kensuke Nagai | 3 |
| Kasper Junker | 3 |
| Kensuke Nagai | 2 |
| Diego Oliveira | 2 |
| Mateus | 1 |
| Teruhito Nakagawa | 1 |
| Masato Morishige | 1 |
Head to Head
Nagoya Grampus Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.07
Nagoya Grampus xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.94
FC Tokyo xG
I would bet for:
Nagoya Grampus or FC Tokyo 77% + Over 2.5 goals 75%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Nagoya Grampus win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 4.01
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 3.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 4.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
Double Chance
Nagoya Grampus or Draw
67%
Draw or FC Tokyo
55%
Nagoya Grampus or FC Tokyo
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.1%
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 2
7%
1 – 2
6.9%
3 – 1
5%
3 – 2
4.8%
2 – 3
4.5%
1 – 3
4.4%
2 – 0
4%
0 – 2
3.5%
1 – 0
Actual
3 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Nagoya Grampus
| Handicap | Nagoya Grampus covers | Push | FC Tokyo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 12% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 18% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 16% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 11% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Nagoya Grampus keeps clean sheet
15%
✗
FC Tokyo keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

