Shimizu S-Pulse vs Nagoya Grampus Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 May 2025

We’re going for Shimizu S-Pulse -0.25 on the Asian Handicap at odds of -100. A victory against Nagoya Grampus would land a full return, with the draw returning half of our stake which is a nice insurance.

Shimizu S-Pulse have got the win in their last three games. Recently, a 2-0 victory occurred when playing FC Tokyo away at Ajinomoto Stadium. Tadahiro Akiba's men had two shots on target and 45% possession, with Koya Kitagawa and Takashi Inui scoring one goal apiece.

Nagoya Grampus have lost four straight road games. Most recently, they lost 2-1 at home to Kashiwa Reysol at Toyota Stadium. The Red Whales were 50% in the possession stakes and had two shots on goal, with Sho Inagaki finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last clash between S-Pulse and Grampus saw the former triumph on the road. It was a 2-0 scoreline at Toyota Stadium. In the past 8 H2H meetings, we have seen four Grampus wins, three S-Pulse victories and one draw.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
14	Shimizu S-Pulse	38	11	11	16	41	51	-10	41:51	44
16	Nagoya Grampus	38	11	10	17	44	56	-12	44:56	43

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S-Pulse have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 6.8 attempts. S-Pa have averaged 50.4% possession and 4.9 corners per match, conceding 1.2 goals and 4.4 corners from 3.7 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts.

Top goalscorer Koya Kitagawa has found the net 5 times, with Kai Matsuzaki and Takashi Inui scoring 3 and 2 respectively. Matheus Bueno is the top assists maker with 2.

Grampus have 3 victories, 6 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.1 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 7.2 attempts. Kenta Hasegawa's side have averaged 46.1% possession, 4.0 corners taken and 4.7 corners against, while conceding 1.4 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts.

Sho Inagaki and Mateus have top scored with 3 goals, while Yota Sato is next on 2. Tsukasa Morishima has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Yuya Oki (GK), Kengo Kitazume, Yuji Takahashi, Zento Uno, Reon Yamahara, Masaki Yumiba, Matheus Bueno, Kai Matsuzaki, Takashi Inui, Capixaba, Koya Kitagawa.

Nagoya Grampus confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Alexandre Pisano (GK), Kennedy Ebbs Mikuni, Yota Sato, Teruki Hara, Ryuji Izumi, Sho Inagaki, Keiya Shiihashi, Shuhei Tokumoto, Mateus, Takuya Uchida, Kensuke Nagai.

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Nagoya Grampus Prediction & Betting Tips

Shimizu S-Pulse could have the edge in this J1 League match and our bet is backing them on the -0.25 Asian Handicap. Odds of -100 make plenty of appeal when it comes to this team.

The formbook is always a good place to start ahead of making football predictions. Team news is also an important port of call, while the stats we present always tell an interesting story.

Key Shimizu S-Pulse vs Nagoya Grampus league stats:

• The -0.25 line has been covered by Shimizu S-Pulse in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line has been covered by Shimizu S-Pulse in 3 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Grampus in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Grampus in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Grampus in 4 consecutive games on the road.

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 50% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

S-Pulse Asian Hcp -0.25 @ -100 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

S-Pulse 1 - 0 Grampus

S-Pulse can be backed to win 1-0 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +550 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Corners Prediction

S-Pulse Under 5.5 Corners -138

Shimizu S-Pulse have had under 5.5 corners in five straight home games, with Nagoya Grampus conceding less than 5.5 corners in their past four away games. We can use these stats to our advantage, with odds of -138 that S-Pulse fall short when it comes to the Team Corners line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

S-Pulse

Total

9.30 4.90 4.40

Home

9.67 4.17 5.50

Away

10.00 5.86 4.14

Grampus

Total

8.70 4.00 4.70

Home

9.20 4.10 5.10

Away

8.30 3.80 4.50

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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Nagoya Grampus 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.

Shimizu S-Pulse are +138 with the bookies to beat Nagoya Grampus, with the latter having betting odds of +195. The draw in this J1 League match can be backed at +215.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored.

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Full-Time Result

1

+138

X

+215

2

+195

Half-Time Result

1

+210

X

-102

2

+255

Double Chance

1X

-263

12

-294

X2

-182

Draw No Bet

1

-149

2

+105

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+102

2 Hcp +0.25

-135

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-175

Over 2.5

+133

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-106

No

-133

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Nagoya Grampus Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to S-Pulse vs Grampus team news.

The J1 League squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

Shimizu S-Pulse Team Page Nagoya Grampus Team Page

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