V-Varen vs Nagoya Prediction 3 May 2026
🔊 The upcoming clash between V-Varen Nagasaki and Nagoya Grampus promises to be an intriguing encounter. The teams have shown contrasting form in recent matches, which could impact the outcome. V-Varen Nagasaki are eager to climb off the bottom of the Western standings, while Nagoya Grampus sit in 2nd place, vying for the top spot. It's no surprise that their playing styles differ: the hosts favor a defensive approach, whereas the visitors focus on attack.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 21 February 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 1:3. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Nagoya Grampus):
- ball possession percentage: 59% vs 41%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 3;
- fouls: 12 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 7.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams V-Varen Nagasaki and Nagoya Grampus:
- played 5 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 1, draws - 1;
- number of goals - 11 against 7;
- average total in the 1st half - 1, in the 2nd half - 2.6;
- average total goals in the match - 3.6.
Head-to-head statistics V-Varen - Nagoya

V-Varen Nagasaki Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Shimizu S Pulse, away team - V-Varen Nagasaki). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here's the game statistics (V-Varen Nagasaki vs Shimizu S Pulse):
- ball possession: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 7 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 6 vs 1.
V-Varen Nagasaki have shown inconsistent form this season. In their last five matches, the team has managed just one win alongside four defeats. Their average scoring rate stands at 0.9 goals per match, while they concede 1.3 goals on average, highlighting issues in both defense and attack. However, their recent victory could serve as a confidence booster and potentially lead to improved performances.
Match Results: V-Varen Nagasaki

Nagoya Grampus Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Nagoya Grampus, away - Fagiano Okayama). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (Nagoya Grampus vs Fagiano Okayama):
- ball possession: 65% vs 35%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 6 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
Nagoya Grampus hold the second spot in the standings, showcasing far more consistent performances compared to their rivals. Over their last five matches, the team has secured three victories while suffering two defeats, maintaining an impressive scoring rate of two goals per game and keeping a clean sheet on three occasions. Nagoya are determined to continue their pursuit of the top spot, despite a significant gap behind Vissel Kobe.
Match Results: Nagoya Grampus
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 1, draws - 1.
Statistics: V-Varen Nagasaki vs Nagoya Grampus
- matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 13;
- wins: 5 vs 7;
- win percentage: 38% vs 54%;
- losses: 8 vs 6;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 5;
- losses: 6 vs 5;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
- V-Varen Nagasaki won with a +1.5 handicap in 19 of last 21 home games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2.2, the guests - 1.4;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.6;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: V-Varen Nagasaki vs Nagoya Grampus
- average total in the tournament: 2.46 vs 2.85;
- average total goals scored: 1 vs 1.62;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.38 vs 0.54;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.62 vs 1.08;
- V-Varen Nagasaki: average total at home in the tournament - 0.83;
- Nagoya Grampus: average total away in the tournament - 1.83;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 0.8) vs 1.9 (away - 2.2).
- V-Varen Nagasaki have scored under 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 games (J1 League).
- V-Varen Nagasaki have scored under 1.5 goals in last 6 home games (J1 League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: V-Varen Nagasaki vs Nagoya Grampus
- number of matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 13;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 6 vs 8;
- number of BTTS matches for V-Varen Nagasaki at home - 3 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Nagoya Grampus away - 4 (67%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for V-Varen Nagasaki at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Nagoya Grampus away - 4 (80%).