Nagoya Grampus vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Mar 2026
J1 League Betting Preview: Nagoya Grampus vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Nagoya Grampus take on Sanfrecce Hiroshima at Toyota Stadium, with kick-off set for 06:00 on Wednesday 18 March.
We’re feeling confident that Sanfrecce Hiroshima can defeat Nagoya Grampus and we’ll therefore bet them on the Full-Time Result market. Grab an attractive price of +114 with optimism that a win can be landed.
Nagoya Grampus were beaten 3-0 at Toyota Stadium in their last game, being turned over at home to Vissel Kobe. The Red Whales recorded 46% possession and had four shots on target.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima have enjoyed successive J1 League away victories. Their most recent league match was a 2-0 home win at EDION Stadium Hiroshima where they beat Gamba Osaka. Bartosch Gaul's men had three shots on goal and boasted 62% possession, with Naoto Arai and Sota Nakamura finding the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Grampus have beaten Sanfre in the last two head-to-head encounters. The most recent win was 2-1 on the road at EDION Stadium Hiroshima and this came after a 2-1 home win at Toyota Stadium. The past 10 H2H matches have seen Grampus triumph five times, one draw and four Sanfre wins.
| J1 League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Sanfrecce H. |
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 9:5 | 11 |
| 6 | Nagoya Grampus |
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 8:8 | 9 |
Grampus have 4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts. Michael Petrovic's team have averaged 38.1% possession and 4.3 corners per game, with the opposition getting 2.1 goals from 5.1 shots on goal, 9.9 attempts and 5.4 corners.
Top goalscorers are Yuya Yamagishi and Sho Inagaki on 3 goals, while Yudai Kimura has bagged 2. Katsuhiro Nakayama is the top assists maker with 3.
Sanfrecce have won 7, lost 2 and drawn 1, with an average of 2.1 goals from 10.8 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal. The Viola average 50.5% possession, 7.5 corners in their favour and 2.6 corners against, while conceding 1.4 goals from 5.4 attempts and 2.5 shots on goal.
We’ve seen Sota Nakamura, Ryo Germain, Hayao Kawabe and Kosuke Kinoshita score 2 goals each. Hayao Kawabe and Akito Suzuki have had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.
Nagoya Grampus vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction & Betting Tips
Your complete Nagoya Grampus vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, best scoreline call, corners betting pick and a customized bet builder.
Match Prediction
We’re of the opinion that Sanfrecce Hiroshima are really good betting value at odds of +114 when it comes to this J1 League clash. The price appeals and we’re bullish of landing a return here.
The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest J1 League stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.
Key Nagoya Grampus vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima league stats:
The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 46.7% prospect of winning. However, our experts have this number between 50-55% based on their in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
Sanfrecce are available to back at +600 to secure a 2-1 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.
Corners Prediction
The 3.5 corners line has been covered by Nagoya Grampus in seven consecutive home matches. If you’re in agreement with our opinion that the Grampus Team Corners line is on the low side, take the odds of -152 that they go over.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi picks are Sanfrecce Hiroshima to succeed, Yes on the BTTS market accompanied by Nagoya Grampus Over 3.5 corners.
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Nagoya Grampus vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The favourites are 47% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Sanfrecce Hiroshima being priced at +114 to come away with a victory in this J1 League encounter. Nagoya Grampus are the outsiders at +220 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.
Sanfre -0.25 on the Asian Handicap can be backed at -123. It means your stake is split between 0 and -0.5, with a full payout if they beat Grampus. Half your stake is refunded if we see a draw.
For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -133 when it comes to BTTS Yes.
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Grampus have five defeats, four wins and one draw in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.90.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won each of their last three games on the road. Bartosch Gaul's men have clocked up seven wins, two draws and one defeat in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 0.80.
When the sides last met at Toyota Stadium, Grampus beat Sanfre 2-1. We’ve seen the previous 5 H2H meetings at Toyota Stadium involve three triumphs for Grampus, one draw and one win for Sanfre.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nagoya Grampus Home Stats |
4-1-5 | 3.10 | 1.20 | 1.90 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Away Stats |
7-2-1 | 2.40 | 1.60 | 0.80 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
- 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
- J. League 100 Year Vision League West: 14/03 Nagoya Grampus 0 Vissel Kobe3
- J. League 100 Year Vision League West: 07/03 Avispa Fukuoka 1 Nagoya Grampus5
- J. League 100 Year Vision League West: 01/03 F. Okayama 6 Nagoya Grampus5
- J. League 100 Year Vision League West: 21/02 Nagoya Grampus 1 V-Varen Nagasaki3
- J. League 100 Year Vision League West: 15/02 Gamba Osaka 2 Nagoya Grampus3
- J. League 100 Year Vision League West: 14/03 Sanfrecce H. 2 Gamba Osaka0
- AFC Champions League Elite Final Stage: 11/03 Sanfrecce H. 1 JDT0
- AFC Champions League Elite Final Stage: 04/03 JDT 3 Sanfrecce H.1
- J. League 100 Year Vision League West: 27/02 Sanfrecce H. 1 Kyoto Sanga2
- J. League 100 Year Vision League West: 22/02 Cerezo Osaka 1 Sanfrecce H.2
- J1 League: 28/06 2025 Sanfrecce 1 Grampus 2
- J1 League: 20/04 2025 Grampus 2 Sanfrecce 1
- 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
Nagoya Grampus League Stats
Sanfrecce Hiroshima League Stats
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 5.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 7.50 corners awarded and 2.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.50 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 10 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 38.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 38.70% 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
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Nagoya Grampus vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups & Team News
Stay informed and review the Grampus vs Sanfrecce team news before placing your bets. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed J1 League lineups and the latest injury reports.
Previous Nagoya Grampus Lineups
Previous Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups
Nagoya Grampus Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Michael Petrovic
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Player Stats & Squad
J1 League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:3 | 11 |
| 2 | Sanfrecce H. | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9:5 | 11 |
| 3 | Gamba Osaka | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7:7 | 11 |
| 4 | Kyoto Sanga | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7:6 | 9 |
| 5 | Cerezo Osaka | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5:4 | 9 |
| 6 | Nagoya Grampus | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8:8 | 9 |
| 7 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8:9 | 9 |
| 8 | F. Okayama | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6:6 | 8 |
| 9 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5:5 | 8 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3:13 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 2 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 6 |
| 3 | Gamba Osaka | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:4 | 5 |
| 4 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:2 | 5 |
| 5 | Sanfrecce H. | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 6 | Kyoto Sanga | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 7 | F. Okayama | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 8 | Nagoya Grampus | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:6 | 3 |
| 9 | Cerezo Osaka | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:2 | 2 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:8 | 1 |
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