Nagoya Grampus vs Yokohama FC, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Nagoya Grampus vs Yokohama FC — J. League at Paloma Mizuho Stadium.
- Nagoya Grampus 18 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
- Yokohama FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jumpei Iida
- Referee Shinji Ochi
- Referee Tadashi Baba
- Referee Koei Koya
- Referee Makoto Hibino
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar | Yokohama FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 13 Mar | Vissel Kobe | A | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Mar | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Mar | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Feb | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Dec | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar | Nagoya Grampus | A | 0–3 | L |
| 13 Mar | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 10 Mar | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Mar | Oita FC Trinita | H | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Feb | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 1–5 | L |
| 19 Dec | Yokohama F.Marinos | H | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Nagoya Grampus this season
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Nagoya Grampus and Yokohama FC has kicked off!
- 5' Yutaro Hakamata has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 143 appearances.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Nagoya Grampus and Yokohama FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Nagoya Grampus and Yokohama FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 20' The travelling Yokohama FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 23' A meaty challenge results in booking for Eijiro Takeda on 23.
- 28' Japan international Eijiro Takeda has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 33' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 38' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 43' 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.
- 48' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 52' Against the run of play, Naoki Maeda has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 57' Time for substitution for Nagoya Grampus. Gabriel Xavier is replaced by Mateus.
- 62' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 63' Magnificent from Mateus! That is 40 goals in 439 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 64' Sho Ito gets the nod from Yokohama FC. He replaces Ryo Germain and will look to change the dynamic.
- 69' Supporters expect more eagerness from Sho Ito, as he is very good at scoring at Paloma Mizuho Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 71' Nagoya Grampus ring the changes. Naoki Maeda has done his job and it is now time for Ryogo Yamasaki to step up.
- 74' Ryuji Sugimoto gets the nod from Yokohama FC. He replaces Kosuke Saito and will look to change the dynamic.
- 79' Masakazu Tashiro is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Nagoya Grampus so far.
- 83' The Yokohama FC manager makes a substitution. Kleber departs to be replaced by Kazuma Watanabe.
- 84' Poor challenge from Masakazu Tashiro. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 89' 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 Yasuki Kimoto suffering a number of foals already.
- 90' Another substitution for Nagoya Grampus to replace Yoichiro Kakitani by Manabu Saito on 90 minute.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-0.
Lineups
Nagoya Grampus Lineups
Starting XI
-
2
Takuji Yonemoto ↓ Manabu Saito 90'
- 1
- 23
- 15
- 8
-
25
Naoki Maeda ↓ Ryogo Yamasaki 71'
- 3
- 6
-
10
Gabriel Xavier ↓ Mateus 57'
- 4
- 11
Bench
-
19
Manabu Saito ↑ 90'
- 5
-
9
Ryogo Yamasaki ↑ 71'
-
14
Yasuki Kimoto ↑ 90'
- 21
- 26
-
16
Mateus ↑ 57'
Coach
Massimo Ficcadenti
Yokohama FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Kleber ↓ Kazuma Watanabe 83'
-
14
Ryo Germain ↓ Sho Ito 64'
- 44
- 30
- 2
- 17
- 5
- 3
-
37
Yusuke Matsuo ↓ Keijiro Ogawa 83'
-
8
Kosuke Saito ↓ Ryuji Sugimoto 74'
- 6
Bench
-
16
Sho Ito ↑ 64'
-
39
Kazuma Watanabe ↑ 83'
- 19
-
13
Keijiro Ogawa ↑ 83'
-
31
Ryuji Sugimoto ↑ 74'
- 18
- 15
Coach
Takahiro Shimotaira
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sho Inagaki | 3 |
| Mateus | 2 |
| Yuji Senuma | 1 |
| Makito Ito | 1 |
| Ryogo Yamasaki | 1 |
| Solomon Sakuragawa | 1 |
| Naoki Maeda | 1 |
| Kazuma Takai | 1 |
Head to Head
Nagoya Grampus Form
Yokohama FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.8
Nagoya Grampus xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.77
Yokohama FC xG
I would bet for:
Nagoya Grampus to win 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Nagoya Grampus win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Nagoya Grampus or Draw
85%
Draw or Yokohama FC
38%
Nagoya Grampus or Yokohama FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.1%
2 – 0
12.1%
1 – 1
11.4%
0 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
9.2%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
5%
1 – 2
3.9%
2 – 2
3.6%
4 – 0
3.2%
4 – 1
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Nagoya Grampus
| Handicap | Nagoya Grampus covers | Push | Yokohama FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 25% | 40% |
| -0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Nagoya Grampus keeps clean sheet
47%
✗
Yokohama FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.