Our Nagoya Grampus vs Machida Zelvia Prediction: 1-1
Nagoya Grampus vs Machida Zelvia in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 05:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 2, 2025. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
This Nagoya Grampus vs Machida Zelvia 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 – FC Tokyo vs Nagoya Grampus
Nagoya Grampus will be looking to bounce back after a 1-3 Japan J-League defeat against FC Tokyo on February 26. In that match, Nagoya Grampus recorded 65% possession, attempting 8 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Tokyo | 35% | 11 (7) | 2.42 | 27 |
 Nagoya Grampus | 65% | 8 (7) | 1.12 | 60 |
Machida Zelvia's Last Match – Machida Zelvia vs Tokyo Verdy
Machida Zelvia will hope to recover from their recent 0-1 Japan J-League setback against Tokyo Verdy on February 26. In that match, Machida Zelvia controlled 52% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Machida Zelvia | 52% | 6 (3) | 0.34 | 36 |
 Tokyo Verdy | 48% | 5 (4) | 0.64 | 37 |
Nagoya Grampus vs Machida Zelvia Stats
Key Stats
| Nagoya Grampus | Machida Zelvia | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.89 | Attacking Strength | 0.88 |
| 0.88 | Defence Strength | 0.62 |
| 0.6 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nagoya Grampus are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 2.2 conceded per match, while Machida Zelvia average 1.0 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Nagoya Grampus 11-22
Machida Zelvia 10-15
What are the odds for this match?
Nagoya Grampus to win: @3
Draw: @2.9
Machida Zelvia to win: @2.6
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