Nagoya Grampus vs Kashiwa Reysol, 2018
Overview
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Nagoya Grampus vs Kashiwa Reysol — J. League .
- Nagoya Grampus 18 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
- Kashiwa Reysol 18 games · 20 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Yudai Yamamoto
- Referee Satoshi Karakami
- Referee Takayuki Shimizu
- Referee Hiroyoshi Iwata
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 2–3 | L |
| 13 May | Jubilo Iwata | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 May | V-Varen Nagasaki | A | 0–3 | L |
| 07 May | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 0–0 | D |
| 05 May | Yokohama F·Marinos | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 May | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May | Nagoya Grampus | A | 3–2 | W |
| 13 May | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 May | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 May | Jubilo Iwata | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 May | Vissel Kobe | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 May | Shonan Bellmare | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Nagoya Grampus | Kashiwa Reysol | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #17 |
| 31 | Points | 20 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 10 / 0 / 8 | W / D / L | 7 / 0 / 11 |
| 46 | Scored | 24 |
| 44 | Conceded | 25 |
| +2 | GD | -1 |
| 1.72 | PPG | 1.11 |
| 56% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
41%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
32%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Nagoya Grampus this season
Nagoya Grampus this season
28%
Clean Sheets
Kashiwa Reysol this season
Kashiwa Reysol this season
Nagoya Grampus are 3rd (31 pts). Kashiwa Reysol are 17th (20 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
Kashiwa Reysol
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
3/3
46-60
–/3
61-75
2/2
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Nagoya Grampus gets underway.
- 5' Ryuta Koike is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Nagoya Grampus tonight.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Nagoya Grampus and Kashiwa Reysol are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Takahiro Shimotaira might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
- 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 30' 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 Yusuke Segawa suffering a number of foals already.
- 35' It’s high time Yahiro Kazama made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 40' The 33-year-old Masashi Kamekawa has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 45' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 50' Nagoya Grampus currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 55' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Nagoya Grampus and Kashiwa Reysol are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 60' Supporters expect more eagerness from , as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 65' Korea Republic international Kim Bokyung has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 70' Kashiwa Reysol is showing some good football. However, Kashiwa Reysol are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 75' Nagoya Grampus are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kashiwa Reysol backline.
- 80' 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.
- 85' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 90' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- The points are shared — Nagoya Grampus 2-3 Kashiwa Reysol. Honours even.
Lineups
Nagoya Grampus Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 3
- 29
- 6
- 10
-
14
Yosuke Akiyama ↓ Aria Hasegawa 62'
- 38
- 28
- 7
- 2
- 8
Bench
- 18
- 41
- 21
- 4
-
9
Aria Hasegawa ↑ 62'
-
32
Shumpei Fukahori ↑ 90'
- 39
Coach
Yahiro Kazama
Kashiwa Reysol Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 23
- 5
- 2
- 13
- 39
- 22
- 9
- 15
-
8
Kei Koizumi ↓ Ryoichi Kurisawa 82'
-
10
Ataru Esaka ↓ Yusuke Segawa 89'
Bench
- 20
- 1
-
28
Ryoichi Kurisawa ↑ 82'
- 7
-
18
Yusuke Segawa ↑ 89'
- 4
- 27
Coach
Takahiro Shimotaira
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kasper Junker | 2 |
| Yuki Soma | 2 |
| Matheus Savio | 2 |
| Sho Inagaki | 2 |
| Ataru Esaka | 2 |
| Mateus | 2 |
| Ataru Esaka | 2 |
| Mao Hosoya | 2 |
Head to Head
Nagoya Grampus Form
Kashiwa Reysol Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.48
Nagoya Grampus xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.71
Kashiwa Reysol xG
I would bet for:
Nagoya Grampus or Kashiwa Reysol 74% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kashiwa Reysol win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.19
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Nagoya Grampus or Draw
58%
Draw or Kashiwa Reysol
68%
Nagoya Grampus or Kashiwa Reysol
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 2
8.6%
2 – 1
7.4%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 1
6.3%
0 – 2
6%
0 – 0
5.7%
1 – 0
5.3%
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 0
4.5%
3 – 1
3.7%
2 – 3
Actual
Asian Handicap — Nagoya Grampus
| Handicap | Nagoya Grampus covers | Push | Kashiwa Reysol covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 17% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 19% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Nagoya Grampus keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Kashiwa Reysol keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

