Sunday , 16 August 2026

Nagoya Grampus vs Kawasaki Frontale, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2024
Nagoya Grampus
2 – 0
Full Time
Kawasaki Frontale
Sun 22 Sep 2024 · 07:00 UTC Toyota Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Shuhei Tokumoto 64' Y
Y 80' Sai van Wermeskerken
YR 82' Sai van Wermeskerken

Overview

Match Preview

Nagoya Grampus vs Kawasaki Frontale — 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

6
4
14
Nagoya Grampus 24 games · Avg 2.7 goals Kawasaki Frontale
Last 5 meetings
2024-09-22 Nagoya Grampus 2–0 Kawasaki Frontale 2024-06-02 Kawasaki Frontale 2–1 Nagoya Grampus 2023-07-01 Nagoya Grampus 2–0 Kawasaki Frontale 2023-04-15 Kawasaki Frontale 1–2 Nagoya Grampus 2022-09-14 Nagoya Grampus 1–1 Kawasaki Frontale

Recent Form

Nagoya Grampus
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Sep Kawasaki Frontale H 2–0 W
18 Sep Albirex Niigata H 3–0 W
14 Sep FC Tokyo A 1–4 L
24 Aug Shonan Bellmare A 1–0 W
17 Aug Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 1–2 L
11 Aug Tokyo Verdy H 1–0 W
Kawasaki Frontale
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Sep Nagoya Grampus A 0–2 L
13 Sep Sagan Tosu FC H 3–2 W
01 Sep Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo A 0–2 L
17 Aug Yokohama F.Marinos H 1–3 L
11 Aug FC Tokyo A 3–0 W
07 Aug Vissel Kobe H 3–0 W

Season Stats

Nagoya Grampus Kawasaki Frontale
#3 Position #14
31 Points 28
18 Played 18
10 / 0 / 8 W / D / L 10 / 0 / 8
46 Scored 38
44 Conceded 40
+2 GD -2
1.72 PPG 1.56
56% Win % 56%

Key Stats

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
54% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Nagoya Grampus this season
0% Clean Sheets
Kawasaki Frontale this season

Nagoya Grampus are 3rd (31 pts). Kawasaki Frontale are 14th (28 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Nagoya Grampus
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kawasaki Frontale
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Toyota Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Nagoya Grampus and Kawasaki Frontale.
  • 5' Sung-ryong Jung is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Nagoya Grampus tonight.
  • 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Nagoya Grampus side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Nagoya Grampus in their trying to find a way past Kawasaki Frontale's compact .
  • 25' Nagoya Grampus are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Kawasaki Frontale's shape.
  • 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 34' The Japan Kensuke Nagai breaks the deadlock on 34 minutes. 1-0!
  • 39' Over 39 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 44' Nagoya Grampus have won 396 goals from 439 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 45' Sai van Wermeskerken is replacing Ryota Oshima for the Kawasaki Frontale side.
  • 50' Kawasaki Frontale are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 55' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 60' Kawasaki Frontale fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 64' The referee shows Nagoya Grampus player a card on 64.
  • 64' Fresh legs for Kawasaki Frontale! Erison comes on to replace Marcinho.
  • 65' The crowd applauds Daiya Tono as he leaves the pitch. Yasuto Wakizaka steps in for Kawasaki Frontale.
  • 67' Against the run of play, Ryuji Izumi has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 72' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 73' Nagoya Grampus ring the changes. Kensuke Nagai has done his job and it is now time for Patric to step up.
  • 75' The supporters are chanting for Yu Kobayashi. He replaces Shin Yamada on 75 minute.
  • 80' Controversy at the stadium! Sai van Wermeskerken argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 80' A tactical swap from Nagoya Grampus — Taichi Kikuchi on, Ryuji Izumi off on 80 minutes.
  • 81' Another change for Nagoya Grampus made on 81 minute. Tsukasa Morishima leaves to be changed by Ken Masui.
  • 82' Controversy at the stadium! Sai van Wermeskerken argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 87' The travelling Kawasaki Frontale supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-0.

Lineups

Nagoya Grampus Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kenta Hasegawa

Kawasaki Frontale Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Toru Oniki

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ryuji Izumi 6
Mateus 3
Leandro Damiao 3
Jesiel 3
Sho Inagaki 2
Kasper Junker 2
Tatsuya Ito 2
Naoki Maeda 2

Head to Head

2024-09-22 Nagoya Grampus 2–0 Kawasaki Frontale 2024-06-02 Kawasaki Frontale 2–1 Nagoya Grampus 2023-07-01 Nagoya Grampus 2–0 Kawasaki Frontale 2023-04-15 Kawasaki Frontale 1–2 Nagoya Grampus 2022-09-14 Nagoya Grampus 1–1 Kawasaki Frontale

Nagoya Grampus Form

2024-09-22 Nagoya Grampus 2–0 Kawasaki Frontale W 2024-09-18 Nagoya Grampus 3–0 Albirex Niigata W 2024-09-14 FC Tokyo 4–1 Nagoya Grampus L 2024-08-24 Shonan Bellmare 0–1 Nagoya Grampus W 2024-08-17 Nagoya Grampus 1–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima L 2024-08-11 Nagoya Grampus 1–0 Tokyo Verdy W

Kawasaki Frontale Form

2024-09-22 Nagoya Grampus 2–0 Kawasaki Frontale L 2024-09-13 Kawasaki Frontale 3–2 Sagan Tosu FC W 2024-09-01 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 2–0 Kawasaki Frontale L 2024-08-17 Kawasaki Frontale 1–3 Yokohama F.Marinos L 2024-08-11 FC Tokyo 0–3 Kawasaki Frontale W 2024-08-07 Kawasaki Frontale 3–0 Vissel Kobe W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.38 Nagoya Grampus xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.47 Kawasaki Frontale xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 73% + Both teams to score 69%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Nagoya Grampus57% Draw21% Kawasaki Frontale22%
Actual: Nagoya Grampus win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes69% 0% No31%
Avg goals/match: 3.85
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 73%
27%
± 3.5 53%
47%
± 4.5 34%
66%

Double Chance

Nagoya Grampus or Draw
78%
Draw or Kawasaki Frontale
43%
Nagoya Grampus or Kawasaki Frontale
79%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Nagoya Grampus42% Draw37% Kawasaki Frontale21%
Actual: Nagoya Grampus win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 1
8.3%
3 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
6.2%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
5.4%
3 – 2
4.9%
3 – 0
4.7%
1 – 0
4.7%
4 – 1
4%
0 – 0
3.3%
2 – 3
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Nagoya Grampus

Handicap Nagoya Grampus covers Push Kawasaki Frontale covers
-2.5 20% — 80%
-2 20% 17% 64%
-1.5 36% — 64%
-1 36% 20% 44%
-0.5 56% — 44%
+0.5 77% — 23%
+1 77% 12% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Nagoya Grampus keeps clean sheet
24% ✗
Kawasaki Frontale keeps clean sheet
10% ✓

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