Shimizu S-Pulse vs Nagoya Grampus Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Apr 2026

J1 League Betting Preview: Shimizu S-Pulse vs Nagoya Grampus

Shimizu S-Pulse take on Nagoya Grampus at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, with kick-off set for 01:00 on Saturday 25 April.

We’re splitting our Asian Handicap stake between 0 and +0.5 when backing Shimizu S-Pulse +0.25 at -167 against Nagoya Grampus. We need the hosts to win for a maximum payout although the draw means we also get a return.

Shimizu S-Pulse have won their last three home games. Most recently, they lost 6-5 after penalties away to Sanfrecce Hiroshima at EDION Stadium Hiroshima. Takayuki Yoshida's men had three shots on target and 44% possession, while Se-Hun Oh was the goalscorer.

Nagoya Grampus have lost back-to-back J1 League matches on their travels. In their previous league game, it was a 7-6 after penalties home victory over Avispa Fukuoka at Toyota Stadium. The Red Whales had the lion’s share of the ball recording 61% possession and five shots on goal, with Yuya Asano and Yudai Kimura both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Grampus have not lost any of the past three games against S-Pulse. Their last clash took place at Toyota Stadium and Grampus claimed a 1-0 home victory. The previous 10 H2H games have ended in six Grampus victories, two draws and two S-Pulse wins.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Nagoya Grampus	11	4	4	3	18	15	3	18:15	18
4	Shimizu S-Pulse	11	3	6	2	13	10	3	13:10	17

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5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 3.3 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 6.8 attempts. S-Pulse have had 50.7% possession and 4.6 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 3.2 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 7.6 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.3 corners.

Top goalscorer Se-Hun Oh has found the net 6 times, Koya Kitagawa 2, with Yudai Shimamoto and two other players on 1. Kengo Kitazume, Kenta Inoue and Se-Hun Oh are the leading assists makers with 1.

Grampus have 5 victories and 5 defeats, with an average of 11.0 attempts, 5.0 shots on goal and 3.3 goals. Michael Petrovic's side average 43.8% possession, 5.1 corners in their favour and 5.6 corners against, while 3.1 goals have been conceded from 5.1 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts.

Yuya Yamagishi has scored 6 goals, followed by Yudai Kimura on 4 and Yuya Asano with 2. Katsuhiro Nakayama has managed to clock up 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Nagoya Grampus Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our Shimizu S-Pulse vs Nagoya Grampus betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, best corners market forecast and an expert-crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

Shimizu S-Pulse +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We think that the hosts have a good chance of recording a win in this J1 League game and it’s therefore a confident selection at -167.

The J1 League form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide expert football betting tips, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.

Key Shimizu S-Pulse vs Nagoya Grampus league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Shimizu S-Pulse in 4 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Shimizu S-Pulse in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Shimizu S-Pulse in 15 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Grampus in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Grampus in 16 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Grampus in 2 consecutive games.

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 62.5% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 70%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

There’s the opportunity to sell goals and that means moving the line until you’re happy with the bet. It means a riskier wager but a bigger potential return from the available odds.

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Our Match Prediction

S-Pulse Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -167 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

S-Pulse 1 - 0 Grampus

Let’s go for S-Pulse to win 1-0, a bet which is available at +550. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -149

It has now been five consecutive Shimizu S-Pulse games where the 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered, while the same outcome has happened in two straight Nagoya Grampus matches. On this evidence, we can take a price of -149 that this Total Corners wager falls short of the 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

8.90 4.60 4.30

Home

10.70 5.10 5.60

Away

7.80 3.80 4.00

Grampus

Total

10.70 5.10 5.60

Home

10.20 5.70 4.50

Away

10.00 3.70 6.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+105

Under 10.5

-149

S-Pulse Corners

Over 5.5

+107

Under 5.5

-152

Grampus Corners

Over 4.5

-118

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-127

X

+575

2

+118

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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Nagoya Grampus 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.

If you’re looking to wager Shimizu S-Pulse to secure victory in the J1 League, then the bookmakers have chalked them up at +165. Nagoya Grampus are on offer at betting odds of +160 and the draw is +210.

You can take advantage of the Draw No Bet market if you want a less-risky option. Going down this route means you can back Grampus at -122 or instead go for S-Pulse at -116.

When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at -132 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+165

X

+210

2

+160

Half-Time Result

1

+225

X

+112

2

+225

Double Chance

1X

-238

12

-333

X2

-250

Draw No Bet

1

-116

2

-122

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-167

2 Hcp -0.25

+116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-147

Over 2.5

+102

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-132

No

-109

Shimizu S-Pulse have not tasted defeat at IAI Stadium Nihondaira in four straight matches. Takayuki Yoshida's men have five draws, three wins and two losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Grampus have finished with five draws, three defeats and two win in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Grampus beat S-Pulse 3-0 when they last met at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Shimizu S-Pulse Home Stats		3-5-2	2.20	1.10	1.10	3	7	7	3
Nagoya Grampus Away Stats		2-5-3	2.50	1.30	1.20	4	6	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

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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Nagoya Grampus Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the S-Pulse vs Grampus team news. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the J1 League along with the latest injury news.

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