Nagoya Grampus vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Oct 2025

J1 League Betting Preview: Nagoya Grampus vs Cerezo Osaka

Nagoya Grampus host Cerezo Osaka in this Japanese J1 league meeting at Toyota Stadium, with kick-off set for 00:30 on Saturday 4 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

The price of -111 looks attractive when it comes to backing Over 2.5 Goals. We are expecting a payout when Nagoya Grampus go up against Cerezo Osaka and the Total Goals market provides a golden opportunity.

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Nagoya Grampus were defeated last time out by a 4-0 scoreline. Toyota Stadium saw them beaten at home to Kashima Antlers. The Red Whales had most of the ball boasting 54% possession and four shots on target.

Cerezo Osaka suffered a second consecutive J1 League defeat when losing 2-1 in their previous league game. This was at home to Kyoto Sanga at Yodoko Sakura Stadium. Arthur Papas' team had two shots on goal and enjoyed 55% possession, with Dion Cools on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 1-1 draw in the last head-to-head when visitors Grampus faced Cerezo at the Yodoko Sakura Stadium. The past 10 H2H meetings have included six victories for Grampus, three wins for Cerezo and a single draw.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
10	Cerezo Osaka	36	14	10	12	58	51	7	58:51	52
17	Nagoya Grampus	36	10	10	16	42	53	-11	42:53	40

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2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 7.7 attempts. Grampus have had 46.1% possession and 4.1 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.7 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts, while being awarded 4.6 corners.

Top goalscorers are Yota Sato and Teruki Hara on 2 goals, while Sho Inagaki has bagged 1. Yuya Yamagishi and Sho Inagaki are tied for the most assists on 2.

Cerezo have 2 victories, 4 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.5 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. The Cherry Blossoms have averaged 53.9% possession, 6.6 corners awarded and 5.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.8 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 7.3 attempts.

The top scorers have been Lucas Fernandes with 4, Rafael Ratao on 3 and Masaya Shibayama 2. Masaya Shibayama, Thiago and Shion Homma have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Nagoya Grampus confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Yohei Takeda (GK), Teruki Hara, Haruya Fujii, Yota Sato, Yuki Nogami, Sho Inagaki, Tsukasa Morishima, Katsuhiro Nakayama, Ryuji Izumi, Mateus, Yudai Kimura.

Cerezo Osaka confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Koki Fukui (GK), Dion Cools, Rikito Inoue, Shinnosuke Hatanaka, Ayumu Ohata, Shunta Tanaka, Shinji Kagawa, Shion Homma, Masaya Shibayama, Thiago, Rafael Ratao.

Nagoya Grampus vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Nagoya Grampus vs Cerezo Osaka with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline, key corners betting angle and a custom-built bet builder.

Match Prediction

We expect the net to bulge plenty of times when it comes to this J1 League showdown. Looking at the available stats, we will bet on Over 2.5 Goals and feel bullish with the -111 that is currently available.

We use the latest J1 League injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football predictions. You will also see that we sometimes take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.

Key Nagoya Grampus vs Cerezo Osaka league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Grampus games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Grampus games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Grampus games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Cerezo games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Cerezo games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Cerezo games on the road.

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 52.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Grampus 1 - 2 Cerezo

Cerezo are available at +525 to win by a 2-1 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Corners Prediction

Cerezo Under 5.5 Corners -137

Cerezo Osaka have failed to cover the 5.5 corners line in three straight away games, with Nagoya Grampus conceding under 5.5 corners in the past four home matches. There are odds of -137 for this Cerezo Team Corners wager and we think the line is too high.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Grampus

Total

8.70 4.10 4.60

Home

8.50 4.60 3.90

Away

9.30 3.30 6.00

Cerezo

Total

12.10 6.60 5.50

Home

13.20 7.20 6.00

Away

9.10 4.60 4.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-152

Grampus Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-138

Cerezo Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Most Corners

1

+155

X

+650

2

-152

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Nagoya Grampus vs Cerezo Osaka Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The draw is available at +240 if you believe that this J1 League clash will finish level, with Cerezo Osaka at +138 and Nagoya Grampus chalked up at +170 with the bookmakers to secure a win of their own.

If you fancy Cerezo to win, then the +102 for them on the Asian Handicap -0.25 is a potential wager. You get a full payout if they beat Grampus and half your stake back if it ends in a draw.

The Total Goals market could be a toss-up considering that Over and Under 2.5 Goals are trading at a similar price. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -143.

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Full-Time Result

1

+170

X

+240

2

+138

Half-Time Result

1

+235

X

+123

2

+195

Double Chance

1X

-200

12

-385

X2

-263

Draw No Bet

1

-103

2

-137

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-141

2 Hcp -0.25

+102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-115

Over 2.5

-118

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-143

No

+102

Grampus have clocked up four draws, three victories and three defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Cerezo have finished with four losses, three victories and three draws in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.90.

The last Toyota Stadium meeting saw Grampus beat Cerezo 2-1. In the previous 4 H2H meetings at Toyota Stadium, Grampus have won each and every time.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Nagoya Grampus Home Stats		3-4-3	2.80	1.40	1.40	6	4	6	4
Cerezo Osaka Away Stats		3-3-4	3.50	1.60	1.90	7	3	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Nagoya Grampus vs Cerezo Osaka Lineups & Team News

Double-check the Grampus vs Cerezo team news before placing your bets. We’ll keep you posted with predicted and confirmed lineups for the J1 League and all current injury news.

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