Nagoya Grampus vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Apr 2025
Don’t Underestimate Grampus
Nagoya Grampus look like the value bet on the Asian Handicap against Sanfrecce Hiroshima. You can get the home team at +0.5 at -118 which means a return if they draw or win, with both outcomes possible here.
Sanfre Claimed 2-1 Win in Previous H2H
Nagoya Grampus lost on the road in their last game, making it back-to-back defeats. Gamba Osaka won 2-0 at Panasonic Stadium Suita. The Red Whales ended up with just 35% possession and didn’t have any shots on target.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Fagiano Okayama 1-0 at EDION Stadium Hiroshima. Michael Skibbe's side dominated possession with 64% of the ball and had three shots on goal.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Sanfre had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Toyota Stadium, they recorded a 2-1 away win over Grampus. The past 10 H2H matches have seen Sanfre triumph five times, one draw and four Grampus wins.
J1 League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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29 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 34 | 20 | 14 | 34:20 | 50 |
16 | ![]() |
28 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 34 | 42 | -8 | 34:42 | 29 |
2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 7.2 attempts. Grampus have had 47.4% possession and 4.1 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.9 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.8 corners.
Sho Inagaki leads the way with 3 goals, Yota Sato has 2, with Akinari Kawazura and two others on 1. Kensuke Nagai, Tsukasa Morishima and Mateus are the leading assists makers with 1.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Last 10 League GamesSanfrecce have 5 victories, 3 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.0 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts. The Viola have averaged 54.1% possession, 6.0 corners taken and 3.4 corners against, while conceding 0.9 goals from 2.3 shots on goal and 6.5 attempts.
Sota Nakamura is top of the team’s scoring charts with 2, while Naoto Arai, Hayato Araki, Naoki Maeda and Shunki Higashi have 1. Ryo Germain, Valere Germain and Sota Koshimichi have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 10 games.
Nagoya Grampus vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction & Betting Tips
We’ll take Nagoya Grampus on the Asian Handicap in this J1 League encounter, with odds of -118 available that they win with a +0.5 goal start. We’re confident the home team will keep the opposition at bay.
We’re always monitoring the team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.
Key Nagoya Grampus vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima league stats:
Grampus +0.5 Probability
The bookies are estimating that there is a 54.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.
If you’re looking to move the line, then you have a dual option of either buying or selling goals. It’s a case of assuming a position based on your view and attitude to risk.

Correct Score Prediction
When it comes to the correct score, we’re going to take a chance on a 0-0 outcome. We’ll go for the +750 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.
Corners Prediction
Sanfrecce Hiroshima have had over 5.5 corners in eight consecutive away games. The Sanfre Team Corners line looks too low and we’re happy to go over this number at odds of -110.






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Nagoya Grampus vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima 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.
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For this J1 League match, the leading bookies’ betting odds mean Sanfrecce Hiroshima are the -109 favourite to win and that means a 52% chance of winning. The market suggests that Nagoya Grampus are least likely to win at +275.
Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those customers expecting two goals or less.
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- J1 League: 17/08 2024 Grampus 1 Sanfrecce 2
- J1 League: 06/05 2024 Sanfrecce 2 Grampus 3
- J1 League: 30/09 2023 Sanfrecce 3 Grampus 1
- J1 League: 20/05 2023 Grampus 2 Sanfrecce 1
- J1 League: 17/09 2022 Grampus 0 Sanfrecce 0
- J1 League: 28/05 2022 Sanfrecce 1 Grampus 0
- J1 League: 03/10 2021 Sanfrecce 1 Grampus 0
- J1 League: 14/04 2021 Grampus 1 Sanfrecce 0
- J1 League: 19/12 2020 Grampus 1 Sanfrecce 0
- J1 League: 11/11 2020 Sanfrecce 2 Grampus 0


- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 5.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 3.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.30 corners awarded and 2.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 10 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 47.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 54.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 58.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Nagoya Grampus this season are Sho Inagaki (3), Yota Sato (2), Akinari Kawazura (1)
- Top Assistors for Nagoya Grampus this season are Keiya Shiihashi (1), Kensuke Nagai (1), Mateus (1)
Nagoya Grampus vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups & Team News
If you’re looking for Grampus vs Sanfrecce team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.
We’ve got details of the J1 League squads so that you know every player on the roster.
Previous Nagoya Grampus Lineups
Previous Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Kyoto Sanga | 28 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 52:30 | 54 |
2 | Kashiwa Reysol | 28 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 42:28 | 53 |
3 | Vissel Kobe | 29 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 37:26 | 53 |
4 | Kashima Antlers | 28 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 41:27 | 52 |
5 | Machida Zelvia | 29 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 45:31 | 50 |
6 | Sanfrecce H. | 29 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 34:20 | 50 |
7 | Urawa Reds | 28 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 39:30 | 47 |
8 | K. Frontale | 28 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 50:38 | 45 |
9 | Gamba Osaka | 29 | 12 | 4 | 13 | 38:44 | 40 |
10 | Cerezo Osaka | 28 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 42:39 | 39 |
11 | F. Okayama | 28 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 26:28 | 39 |
12 | Avispa Fukuoka | 28 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 28:28 | 37 |
13 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 28 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 31:36 | 33 |
14 | Tokyo Verdy | 28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 16:28 | 32 |
15 | FC Tokyo | 28 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 30:42 | 31 |
16 | Nagoya Grampus | 28 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 34:42 | 29 |
17 | Yokohama F.M. | 28 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 26:35 | 25 |
18 | Shonan Bellmare | 28 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 26:47 | 25 |
19 | Yokohama | 28 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 18:35 | 23 |
20 | Albirex Niigata | 28 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27:48 | 20 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Urawa Reds | 15 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 23:11 | 35 |
2 | Kashima Antlers | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 24:13 | 30 |
3 | Kashiwa Reysol | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 22:15 | 28 |
4 | Kyoto Sanga | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 24:10 | 27 |
5 | Cerezo Osaka | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 22:15 | 26 |
6 | Vissel Kobe | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 18:11 | 26 |
7 | K. Frontale | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 30:21 | 25 |
8 | Gamba Osaka | 13 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 20:16 | 24 |
9 | F. Okayama | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 16:12 | 24 |
10 | Sanfrecce H. | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 13:11 | 23 |
11 | Machida Zelvia | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 21:15 | 22 |
12 | Nagoya Grampus | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 21:17 | 20 |
13 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 20:18 | 20 |
14 | Avispa Fukuoka | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 14:13 | 19 |
15 | Tokyo Verdy | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 10:15 | 19 |
16 | FC Tokyo | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 15:21 | 18 |
17 | Yokohama | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 9:17 | 15 |
18 | Shonan Bellmare | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 18:21 | 14 |
19 | Yokohama F.M. | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 13:17 | 14 |
20 | Albirex Niigata | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 16:24 | 12 |













