Yokohama FC vs Nagoya Grampus, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Yokohama FC vs Nagoya Grampus — J. League at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium.
- Yokohama FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Nagoya Grampus 18 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Aug | Nagoya Grampus | H | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Jul | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Jun | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Jun | Vissel Kobe | A | 0–5 | L |
| 19 Jun | FC Tōkyō | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Jun | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Aug | Yokohama FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Jul | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 30 May | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 0–0 | D |
| 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 |
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 referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Yokohama FC is hosting Nagoya Grampus for another epic battle.
- 5' 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 Kazuki Nagasawa suffering a number of foals already.
- 9' A stunning finish from Yuya Takagi — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 14' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Yokohama FC and Nagoya Grampus are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 19' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 24' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 29' It looks like no one’s ball. Nagoya Grampus is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 33' A stunning finish from Yusuke Matsuo — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 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' Yokohama FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 46' The Nagoya Grampus bench stirs into life. Yuki Soma is withdrawn and Naoki Maeda gets his opportunity.
- 51' Nagoya Grampus are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 56' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 57' A tactical swap from Nagoya Grampus — Manabu Saito on, Gabriel Xavier off on 57 minutes.
- 58' Nagoya Grampus ring the changes. Gabriel Xavier has done his job and it is now time for Manabu Saito to step up.
- 63' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 68' A quiet spell here at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium. Nagoya Grampus seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 69' Gabriel was booked on 69.
- 74' Takuya Matsuura makes way for Reo Yasunaga at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Yokohama FC.
- 79' Another change for Yokohama FC made on 79 minute. Yusuke Matsuo leaves to be changed by Saulo Mineiro.
- 81' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Reo Yasunaga.
- 81' Yokohama FC make a change. Maguinho trudges off to be replaced by Eijiro Takeda on 81 minutes.
- 86' Nagoya Grampus manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Haruya Fujii is hanging Yutaka Yoshida on the field on 86 minute.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Yokohama FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Yokohama FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
5
Gabriel ↓ Yutaro Hakamata 74'
- 49
- 4
-
39
Kazuma Watanabe ↓ Felipe Vizeu 74'
- 19
-
7
Takuya Matsuura ↓ Reo Yasunaga 74'
-
2
Maguinho ↓ Eijiro Takeda 81'
-
37
Yusuke Matsuo ↓ Saulo Mineiro 79'
- 6
- 24
Bench
-
50
Felipe Vizeu ↑ 74'
- 44
-
17
Eijiro Takeda ↑ 81'
-
3
Yutaro Hakamata ↑ 74'
- 11
-
15
Reo Yasunaga ↑ 74'
-
31
Saulo Mineiro ↑ 79'
Coach
Tomonobu Hayakawa
Nagoya Grampus Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 1
-
23
Yutaka Yoshida ↓ Haruya Fujii 86'
- 15
- 8
- 14
- 6
-
10
Gabriel Xavier ↓ Manabu Saito 57'
- 4
-
11
Yuki Soma ↓ Naoki Maeda 46'
- 16
Bench
-
19
Manabu Saito ↑ 57'
-
5
Kazuki Nagasawa ↑ 57'
-
25
Naoki Maeda ↑ 46'
- 21
-
13
Haruya Fujii ↑ 86'
- 24
-
17
Ryoya Morishita ↑ 46'
Coach
Massimo Ficcadenti
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
Yokohama FC Form
Nagoya Grampus Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.26
Yokohama FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
Nagoya Grampus xG
I would bet for:
Yokohama FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Yokohama FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.27
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Yokohama FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Nagoya Grampus
56%
Yokohama FC or Nagoya Grampus
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Yokohama FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
12.6%
1 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
9.2%
2 – 1
8%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Yokohama FC
| Handicap | Yokohama FC covers | Push | Nagoya Grampus covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 22% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 17% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Yokohama FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Nagoya Grampus keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.