Our Nagoya Grampus vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction: 1-2
Nagoya Grampus vs Cerezo Osaka in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 06:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 4, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 1-2 away triumph, but considering both teams’ attacking strengths, BTTS is a highly likely scenario.
This Nagoya Grampus vs Cerezo Osaka prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Nagoya Grampus's Last Match – Kyoto Sanga FC vs Nagoya Grampus
Nagoya Grampus should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 Japan J-League draw against Kyoto Sanga FC on March 22. In that match, Nagoya Grampus controlled 51% of possession and managed 11 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kyoto Sanga FC | 49% | 13 (4) | 1.36 | 45 |
 Nagoya Grampus | 51% | 11 (5) | 1.01 | 66 |
Cerezo Osaka's Last Match – Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe
Cerezo Osaka must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Japan J-League draw against Vissel Kobe on March 22. In that match, Cerezo Osaka saw 42% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cerezo Osaka | 42% | 6 (3) | 0.52 | 44 |
 Vissel Kobe | 58% | 7 (1) | 0.54 | 53 |
Nagoya Grampus vs Cerezo Osaka Stats
Key Stats
| Nagoya Grampus | Cerezo Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | Attacking Strength | 1.43 |
| 1.35 | Defence Strength | 1.24 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nagoya Grampus are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Cerezo Osaka average 0.9 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Nagoya Grampus 13-13
Cerezo Osaka 9-13
What are the odds for this match?
Nagoya Grampus to win: @2.15
Draw: @3.5
Cerezo Osaka to win: @3.2
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85
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