Our Nagoya Grampus vs V-Varen Nagasaki Prediction: 2-0
Nagoya Grampus vs V-Varen Nagasaki in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 06:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 21, 2026. A tactical battle is on the cards, and with both teams prioritizing defense, a 0-0 draw appears to be the most likely result.
This Nagoya Grampus vs V-Varen Nagasaki 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 – Gamba Osaka vs Nagoya Grampus
Nagoya Grampus will seek to go one better this time following a 0-0 Japan J-League share of the spoils with Gamba Osaka on February 15. In that match, Nagoya Grampus had 50% possession and 9 attempts at goal, with 9 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gamba Osaka | 50% | 8 (7) | 1.19 | 42 |
 Nagoya Grampus | 50% | 9 (9) | 1.32 | 44 |
V-Varen Nagasaki's Last Match – Vissel Kobe vs V-Varen Nagasaki
V-Varen Nagasaki must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-2 Japan J-League defeat against Vissel Kobe on February 13. In that match, V-Varen Nagasaki saw 35% of the ball and created 2 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vissel Kobe | 65% | 14 (5) | 0.95 | 62 |
 V-Varen Nagasaki | 35% | 2 (2) | 0.06 | 20 |
Nagoya Grampus vs V-Varen Nagasaki Stats
Key Stats
| Nagoya Grampus | V-Varen Nagasaki | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.89 | Attacking Strength | 0 |
| 1.32 | Defence Strength | 1.49 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.7 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nagoya Grampus are averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while V-Varen Nagasaki average 1.5 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Nagoya Grampus 7-13
V-Varen Nagasaki 15-9
What are the odds for this match?
Nagoya Grampus to win: @1.85
Draw: @3.5
V-Varen Nagasaki to win: @4.2
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.9
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