Nagoya Grampus vs Yokohama FC, J. League 2020 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Nagoya Grampus vs Yokohama FC — J. League at Paloma Mizuho Stadium.
- Nagoya Grampus 18 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
- Yokohama FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Akihiko Ikeuchi
- Referee Hiroshi Yamauchi
- Referee Bumpei Ueda
- Referee Ryosuke Murai
11 games this season
🟨 1.0/game
⚽ 5.9 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec | Yokohama FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Dec | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Nov | Oita FC Trinita | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Nov | Shonan Bellmare | H | 3–1 | W |
| 15 Nov | FC Tōkyō | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Nov | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec | Nagoya Grampus | A | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Dec | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Nov | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Nov | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 1–3 | L |
| 14 Nov | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Nov | Vissel Kobe | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Nagoya Grampus this season
Nagoya Grampus this season
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Nagoya Grampus get us underway at Paloma Mizuho Stadium.
- 5' Nagoya Grampus are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Yokohama FC backline.
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Nagoya Grampus must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Nagoya Grampus in their trying to find a way past Yokohama FC's compact .
- 25' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Takahiro Shimotaira will be considering his options from the bench.
- 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 35' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Nagoya Grampus and Yokohama FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 45' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Nagoya Grampus needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 46' Naoki Maeda has so much to prove this time. He replaces Hiroyuki Abe on 46 minute.
- 51' It looks like no one’s ball. Yokohama FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 56' The 29-year-old Yuki Soma has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 60' Fresh legs for Yokohama FC! Yusuke Minagawa comes on to replace Koki Saito.
- 65' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 66' The Nagoya Grampus manager makes a substitution. Yuki Soma departs to be replaced by Ryogo Yamasaki.
- 71' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 75' Joao Schmidt gets the nod from Nagoya Grampus. He replaces Takuji Yonemoto and will look to change the dynamic.
- 80' It looks surprising Yokohama FC does not make any changes. Yusuke Minagawa has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 82' The referee shows Nagoya Grampus player a Red card on 82.
- 87' Yokohama FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 88' The Yokohama FC bench stirs into life. Maguinho is withdrawn and Reo Yasunaga gets his opportunity.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Kohei Tezuka is booked for Yokohama FC — Yellow card on 90.
- 90' Yuki Kusano has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kosuke Saito on 90 minute.
- The final score is 0-0.
Lineups
Nagoya Grampus Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Hiroyuki Abe ↓ Naoki Maeda 46'
-
2
Takuji Yonemoto ↓ Joao Schmidt 75'
- 1
- 23
- 34
- 15
- 3
- 10
- 4
-
27
Yuki Soma ↓ Ryogo Yamasaki 66'
- 16
Bench
-
8
Joao Schmidt ↑ 75'
-
17
Ryogo Yamasaki ↑ 66'
-
25
Naoki Maeda ↑ 46'
- 21
- 13
- 6
- 26
Coach
Massimo Ficcadenti
Yokohama FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Kazunari Ichimi ↓ Yuji Senuma 60'
- 44
- 30
- 7
-
3
Maguinho ↓ Reo Yasunaga 88'
- 5
- 26
- 14
-
23
Koki Saito ↓ Yusuke Minagawa 60'
-
15
Kosuke Saito ↓ Yuki Kusano 90'
- 6
Bench
- 4
-
16
Yusuke Minagawa ↑ 60'
- 18
-
27
Katsuhiro Nakayama ↑ 88'
-
13
Yuji Senuma ↑ 60'
-
25
Yuki Kusano ↑ 90'
-
28
Reo Yasunaga ↑ 88'
Coach
Takahiro Shimotaira
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sho Inagaki | 3 |
| Mateus | 2 |
| Shinnosuke Nakatani | 1 |
| Yusuke Matsuo | 1 |
| Yuya Takagi | 1 |
| Kasper Junker | 1 |
| Yutaka Yoshida | 1 |
| Ryuji Izumi | 1 |
Nagoya Grampus Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.07
Nagoya Grampus xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9
Yokohama FC xG
I would bet for:
Nagoya Grampus or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.97
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Nagoya Grampus or Draw
72%
Draw or Yokohama FC
60%
Nagoya Grampus or Yokohama FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
13.5%
0 – 1
11.1%
2 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
7%
1 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
3.3%
3 – 0
2.7%
3 – 1
2.6%
1 – 3
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Nagoya Grampus
| Handicap | Nagoya Grampus covers | Push | Yokohama FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 22% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 18% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Nagoya Grampus keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Yokohama FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

