Our Nagoya Grampus vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction: 2-1
Nagoya Grampus vs Shimizu S-Pulse in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 11:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday June 21, 2025. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
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 – Vissel Kobe vs Nagoya Grampus
Nagoya Grampus will hope to recover from their recent 1-2 Japan J-League setback against Vissel Kobe on June 15. In that match, Nagoya Grampus recorded 50% possession, attempting 7 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vissel Kobe | 50% | 13 (5) | 1.77 | 59 |
 Nagoya Grampus | 50% | 7 (4) | 0.4 | 32 |
Shimizu S-Pulse's Last Match – Shimizu S-Pulse vs Gamba Osaka
Shimizu S-Pulse will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 0-0 Japan J-League draw with Gamba Osaka on June 15. In that match, Shimizu S-Pulse had 40% possession and 11 attempts at goal, with 9 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shimizu S-Pulse | 40% | 11 (9) | 1.81 | 54 |
 Gamba Osaka | 60% | 9 (5) | 0.93 | 75 |
Nagoya Grampus vs Shimizu S-Pulse Stats
Key Stats
| Nagoya Grampus | Shimizu S-Pulse | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.16 | Attacking Strength | 0.91 |
| 1.1 | Defence Strength | 1.08 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nagoya Grampus are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Shimizu S-Pulse average 1.6 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Nagoya Grampus 15-8
Shimizu S-Pulse 16-16
What are the odds for this match?
Nagoya Grampus to win: @2.1
Draw: @3.2
Shimizu S-Pulse to win: @3.6
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025
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