Our Nagoya Grampus vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction: 1-3
Nagoya Grampus vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 10:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday March 18, 2026. Our forecast points to a 1-3 away win, but considering both sides' recent goal-scoring trends, over 2.5 goals is also a smart choice.
This Nagoya Grampus vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima 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 – Nagoya Grampus vs Vissel Kobe
Nagoya Grampus will be looking to bounce back after a 0-3 Japan J-League defeat against Vissel Kobe on March 14. In that match, Nagoya Grampus saw 53% of the ball and created 10 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nagoya Grampus | 53% | 10 (2) | 0.58 | 44 |
 Vissel Kobe | 47% | 13 (10) | 2.39 | 58 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Last Match – Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Gamba Osaka
Sanfrecce Hiroshima will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-0 Japan J-League success over Gamba Osaka on March 14. In that match, Sanfrecce Hiroshima recorded 51% possession, firing 14 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 51% | 14 (3) | 1.92 | 75 |
 Gamba Osaka | 49% | 4 (3) | 0.28 | 25 |
Nagoya Grampus vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Stats
Key Stats
| Nagoya Grampus | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.88 | Attacking Strength | 1.4 |
| 1.66 | Defence Strength | 0.59 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nagoya Grampus are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima average 1.6 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Nagoya Grampus 10-14
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 16-11
What are the odds for this match?
Nagoya Grampus to win: @3.1
Draw: @3.5
Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win: @2.2
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.9
Vissel Kobe 
Kyoto Sanga FC 
Shimizu S-Pulse 
Gamba Osaka 
Nagoya Grampus 
Cerezo Osaka 
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 
V-Varen Nagasaki 
Fagiano Okayama 
Avispa Fukuoka