Our Nagoya Grampus vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction: 1-1
Nagoya Grampus vs Shimizu S-Pulse in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 05:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday February 8, 2026. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
This Nagoya Grampus vs Shimizu S-Pulse 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 Avispa Fukuoka
Nagoya Grampus will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 Japan J-League victory over Avispa Fukuoka, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Nagoya Grampus recorded 50% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nagoya Grampus | 50% | 7 (7) | 1.27 | 29 |
Avispa Fukuoka | 50% | 7 (4) | 0.64 | 54 |
Shimizu S-Pulse's Last Match – Shimizu S-Pulse vs Fagiano Okayama
Shimizu S-Pulse will look to get back on track following a 1-2 Japan J-League loss against Fagiano Okayama on December 6. In that match, Shimizu S-Pulse recorded 61% possession, attempting 12 shots on goal, with 10 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Shimizu S-Pulse | 61% | 12 (10) | 1.35 | 54 |
Fagiano Okayama | 39% | 16 (10) | 1.9 | 39 |
Nagoya Grampus vs Shimizu S-Pulse Stats
Key Stats
| Nagoya Grampus | Shimizu S-Pulse | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.88 | Attacking Strength | 0.8 |
| 1.42 | Defence Strength | 1.18 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nagoya Grampus are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Shimizu S-Pulse average 1.0 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.



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