Our Nagoya Grampus vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction: 1-1
Nagoya Grampus vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the Japan FA Cup is scheduled for an 09:30 GMT kick-off on Wednesday August 27, 2025. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
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 Kawasaki Frontale
Nagoya Grampus must win to recover from their recent 3-4 Japan J-League defeat against Kawasaki Frontale on August 23 and regain momentum. In that match, Nagoya Grampus recorded 36% possession, attempting 9 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nagoya Grampus | 36% | 9 (5) | 1.11 | 32 |
 Kawasaki Frontale | 64% | 13 (5) | 1.02 | 52 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Last Match – Tokyo Verdy vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Sanfrecce Hiroshima will look to carry forward their winning form after a 3-0 Japan J-League success over Tokyo Verdy on August 23. In that match, Sanfrecce Hiroshima saw 41% of the ball and created 7 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tokyo Verdy | 59% | 13 (3) | 1.69 | 57 |
 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 41% | 7 (4) | 1.08 | 46 |
Nagoya Grampus vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Stats
Key Stats
| Nagoya Grampus | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.82 | Attacking Strength | 2.06 |
| 0.38 | Defence Strength | 0.47 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nagoya Grampus are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima average 1.6 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.