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Nagoya Grampus vs Vegalta Sendai, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2021
Nagoya Grampus
0 – 1
Full Time
Vegalta Sendai
Wed 26 May 2021 · 10:00 UTC Toyota Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Yasuki Kimoto 82' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Nagoya Grampus vs Vegalta Sendai — J. League at Toyota Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Isao Nishihashi
  • Referee Satoshi Karakami
  • Referee Atsushi Kamimura
  • Referee Hajime Matsuo
  • Referee Masuya Ueda
  • Referee Hiroki Katsumata
  • Referee Atsushi Uemura

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

7
3
6
Nagoya Grampus 16 games · Avg 2.9 goals Vegalta Sendai
Last 5 meetings
2021-05-26 Nagoya Grampus 0–1 Vegalta Sendai 2020-10-24 Nagoya Grampus 1–0 Vegalta Sendai 2020-02-22 Vegalta Sendai 1–1 Nagoya Grampus 2019-10-19 Nagoya Grampus 0–2 Vegalta Sendai 2019-06-01 Vegalta Sendai 3–1 Nagoya Grampus

Recent Form

Nagoya Grampus
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 May Vegalta Sendai H 0–1 L
22 May Tokushima Vortis A 0–0 D
15 May Shimizu S-Pulse A 3–0 W
12 May Kashima Antlers H 0–2 L
08 May Cerezo Osaka FC H 1–0 W
04 May Kawasaki Frontale A 2–3 L
Vegalta Sendai
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 May Nagoya Grampus A 1–0 W
22 May Oita FC Trinita H 2–1 W
15 May Avispa Fukuoka H 0–1 L
12 May Kawasaki Frontale A 2–2 D
09 May Urawa Red Diamonds A 0–2 L
01 May Kashiwa Reysol H 1–0 W

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Nagoya Grampus this season

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' It’s Showtime! The match between Nagoya Grampus and Vegalta Sendai is underway.
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Nagoya Grampus in their trying to find a way past Vegalta Sendai's compact .
  • 10' The 35-year-old Takuji Yonemoto has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 15' It looks surprising Nagoya Grampus does not make any changes. Felippe Cardoso has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 20' Mateus has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 25' Nagoya Grampus started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
  • 30' It’s high time Massimo Ficcadenti made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 35' A quiet spell here at Toyota Stadium. Nagoya Grampus seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 40' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 42' Magnificent from Quentin Martinus! That is 8 goals in 439 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 47' It looks like no one’s ball. Vegalta Sendai is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 52' The energy levels are beginning to show. Makoto Teguramori might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 57' The travelling Vegalta Sendai supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 59' The whistle greets Manabu Saito as he departs to be replaced by Naoki Maeda.
  • 64' 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.
  • 69' Quentin Martinus makes way for Shogo Nakahara at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Vegalta Sendai.
  • 72' Nagoya Grampus make a change. Mateus trudges off to be replaced by Yuki Soma on 72 minutes.
  • 77' Nagoya Grampus is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 79' Vegalta Sendai make a change. Yoshiki Matsushita trudges off to be replaced by Rikiya Uehara on 79 minutes.
  • 80' It is a substitution in Nagoya Grampus team. Takuji Yonemoto is replaced by Ryoya Morishita on 80 minute.
  • 82' The referee calls foul for Yasuki Kimoto. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 87' 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.
  • 90' The Vegalta Sendai manager makes a substitution. Takayoshi Ishihara departs to be replaced by Koji Hachisuka.
  • With this win, Vegalta Sendai is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Nagoya Grampus Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Massimo Ficcadenti

Vegalta Sendai Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Makoto Teguramori

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Takuma Nishimura 3
Jo 3
Jo 3
Takuma Nishimura 2
Shun Nagasawa 2
Yasuhiro Hiraoka 1
Naoki Ishihara 1
Ramon Lopes 1

Head to Head

2021-05-26 Nagoya Grampus 0–1 Vegalta Sendai 2020-10-24 Nagoya Grampus 1–0 Vegalta Sendai 2020-02-22 Vegalta Sendai 1–1 Nagoya Grampus 2019-10-19 Nagoya Grampus 0–2 Vegalta Sendai 2019-06-01 Vegalta Sendai 3–1 Nagoya Grampus

Nagoya Grampus Form

2021-05-26 Nagoya Grampus 0–1 Vegalta Sendai L 2021-05-22 Tokushima Vortis 0–0 Nagoya Grampus D 2021-05-15 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–3 Nagoya Grampus W 2021-05-12 Nagoya Grampus 0–2 Kashima Antlers L 2021-05-08 Nagoya Grampus 1–0 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2021-05-04 Kawasaki Frontale 3–2 Nagoya Grampus L

Vegalta Sendai Form

2021-05-26 Nagoya Grampus 0–1 Vegalta Sendai W 2021-05-22 Vegalta Sendai 2–1 Oita FC Trinita W 2021-05-15 Vegalta Sendai 0–1 Avispa Fukuoka L 2021-05-12 Kawasaki Frontale 2–2 Vegalta Sendai D 2021-05-09 Urawa Red Diamonds 2–0 Vegalta Sendai L 2021-05-01 Vegalta Sendai 1–0 Kashiwa Reysol W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.98 Nagoya Grampus xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14 Vegalta Sendai xG
I would bet for: Vegalta Sendai or Draw 69% + Under 2.5 goals 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Nagoya Grampus31% Draw32% Vegalta Sendai37%
Actual: Vegalta Sendai win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.12
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 63%
37%
± 2.5 36%
64%
± 3.5 17%
83%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Nagoya Grampus or Draw
63%
Draw or Vegalta Sendai
69%
Nagoya Grampus or Vegalta Sendai
68%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Nagoya Grampus21% Draw53% Vegalta Sendai26%
Actual: Vegalta Sendai win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
14.3%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.4%
0 – 2
7.5%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
6.4%
2 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
3.8%
1 – 3
2.9%
0 – 3
2.8%
3 – 1
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Nagoya Grampus

Handicap Nagoya Grampus covers Push Vegalta Sendai covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 18% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 22% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 11% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Nagoya Grampus keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Vegalta Sendai keeps clean sheet
38% ✗

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