Nagoya Grampus vs Yokohama FC, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
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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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Nagoya Grampus and Yokohama FC get this one started.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 15' Nagoya Grampus are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Yokohama FC backline.
- 20' 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.
- 23' Yokohama FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 23.
- 28' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 33' The travelling Yokohama FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 38' Yokohama FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 43' It looks surprising Yokohama FC does not make any changes. Kazuya Miyahara has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 48' Yasuki Kimoto has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 52' What composure from Naoki Maeda! The Japan international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 57' The crowd applauds Gabriel Xavier as he leaves the pitch. Mateus steps in for Nagoya Grampus.
- 62' Nagoya Grampus have won 396 goals from 439 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 63' What a moment for Mateus! That strike on 63 puts his side firmly in control.
- 64' The whistle greets Ryo Germain as he departs to be replaced by Sho Ito.
- 69' The energy levels are beginning to show. Takahiro Shimotaira might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 71' The supporters are chanting for Ryogo Yamasaki. He replaces Naoki Maeda on 71 minute.
- 74' Yokohama FC make a change. Kosuke Saito trudges off to be replaced by Ryuji Sugimoto on 74 minutes.
- 79' Kazuma Watanabe needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 83' Yokohama FC make a change. Kleber trudges off to be replaced by Kazuma Watanabe on 83 minutes.
- 84' A meaty challenge results in booking for Masakazu Tashiro on 84.
- 89' A quiet spell here at Paloma Mizuho Stadium. Nagoya Grampus seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 90' Nagoya Grampus make a change. Yoichiro Kakitani trudges off to be replaced by Manabu Saito on 90 minutes.
- With this win, Nagoya Grampus is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
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 |
| Shinnosuke Nakatani | 1 |
| Yusuke Matsuo | 1 |
| Yuya Takagi | 1 |
| Kasper Junker | 1 |
| Yutaka Yoshida | 1 |
| Ryuji Izumi | 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.