Cerezo Osaka vs Nagoya Grampus Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Mar 2025

Cerezo to Cover the Line?

Cerezo Osaka look like the real deal against Nagoya Grampus and we’re happy to take the +112.5 about them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. We get half our money back if the game ends level.

Grampus Are 7 From 10 on the Head-to-Head

Cerezo Osaka played Albirex Niigata away in their last game. It was a 2-2 draw at Denka Big Swan Stadium. The Cherry Blossoms had most of the ball recording 56% possession and four shots on target, while Motohiko Nakajima and Rafael Ratao scored one goal each.

Nagoya Grampus have suffered back-to-back losses, recently being beaten at home by Machida Zelvia 2-1 at Toyota Stadium. Kenta Hasegawa's team had 49% possession and recorded two shots on goal, while Yota Sato found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Cerezo and Grampus saw the former win at home. It was a 2-1 scoreline at Yodoko Sakura Stadium. The previous 10 games involving these sides have featured seven Grampus wins and three Cerezo triumphs.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
9	Cerezo Osaka	23	9	6	8	34	30	4	34:30	33
13	Nagoya Grampus	23	7	7	9	28	30	-2	28:30	28

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Cerezo have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 14.2 attempts. Arthur Papas' side have averaged 53.0% possession and 5.5 corners per match, conceding 1.6 goals and 4.7 corners from 4.8 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts.

Sota Kitano is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Motohiko Nakajima and Shunta Tanaka each have 2. Lucas Fernandes has recorded the most assists with 3.

Grampus have 1 victory, 7 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 0.8 goals from 11.3 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 46.5% possession, 3.9 corners in their favour and 3.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 2.0 goals from 11.3 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal.

Yota Sato is the leading scorer along with five others, with 1 goals on the board each. Keiya Shiihashi, Yuya Yamagishi and Taichi Kikuchi have been the top assists providers with 1 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Cerezo Osaka confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jin-Hyeon Kim (GK), Niko Takahashi, Ryuya Nishio, Shinnosuke Hatanaka, Kakeru Funaki, Hinata Kida, Shunta Tanaka, Lucas Fernandes, Sota Kitano, Reiya Sakata, Motohiko Nakajima.

Nagoya Grampus confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Yohei Takeda (GK), Yuki Nogami, Yota Sato, Daiki Miya, Katsuhiro Nakayama, Sho Inagaki, Keiya Shiihashi, Shuhei Tokumoto, Ryuji Izumi, Kensuke Nagai, Yuya Yamagishi.

Cerezo Osaka vs Nagoya Grampus Prediction & Betting Tips

The best betting angle could be Cerezo Osaka -0.25 on the Asian Handicap. Take the +112.5 for the home team to win this J1 League game, with a strong argument in favour of a triumph.

Team news plays a valuable role and we’re always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key Cerezo Osaka vs Nagoya Grampus league stats:

• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Grampus in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Grampus in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Grampus in 2 consecutive games.

Cerezo -0.25 Probability

The betting sites are estimating that there is a 47.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we have this number between 50-55% based on our in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

There are several options available including selling goals. If you want more juice from your wager, then you can go down this route and take your own view.

Our Match Prediction

Cerezo Asian Hcp -0.25 @ +112.5 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Cerezo 2 - 1 Grampus

A 2-1 win in favor of Cerezo can be backed at odds of +800. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Corners Prediction

Grampus Under 4.5 Corners -138

Nagoya Grampus have had under 4.5 corners in three consecutive games, while Cerezo Osaka have had an average of 3.20 corners against them in their last 5 home matches. We’re expecting Nagoya Grampus to fall short of the line, with this Team Corners bet on offer at -138.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cerezo

Total

10.20 5.50 4.70

Home

11.20 6.50 4.70

Away

9.20 4.10 5.10

Grampus

Total

7.60 3.90 3.70

Home

8.70 3.80 4.90

Away

8.70 3.90 4.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-138

Cerezo Corners

Over 5.5

+107

Under 5.5

-149

Grampus Corners

Over 4.5

-102

Under 4.5

-135

Most Corners

1

-135

X

+575

2

+132

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Cerezo Osaka vs Nagoya Grampus Odds

If you want to back Nagoya Grampus to land an away J1 League win, then the bookies have priced them up at +210. Cerezo Osaka are available at betting odds of +145 and the draw is +200.

The game is predicted to be a low-scoring one and that is borne out by Under 2.5 Goals trading at short odds.

You can back Cerezo Osaka at -150 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Nagoya Grampus are +110 with the football betting sites to win this J1 League game.

Full-Time Result

1

+145

X

+200

2

+210

Half-Time Result

1

+225

X

-105

2

+275

Double Chance

1X

-275

12

-275

X2

-188

Draw No Bet

1

-150

2

+110

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+110

2 Hcp +0.25

-129

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-188

Over 2.5

+140

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-100

No

-133

Cerezo Osaka vs Nagoya Grampus Lineups & Team News

It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Cerezo vs Grampus team news.

We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest J1 League squads.

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