Sanga vs Nagoya Prediction 11 May 2025
In the upcoming J1 League match, Kyoto Sanga will host Nagoya Grampus at their home ground. The two teams are currently in contrasting forms: the hosts are delivering solid performances, sitting third in the standings, while the visitors are fighting to avoid relegation. Given both teams' attacking styles and frequent goal exchanges, this match promises to be an exciting spectacle. Recent trends indicate a strong likelihood that both teams will find the back of the net in this encounter.
Head-to-Head
The last official clash between the teams took place on 07 August 2024 and ended with a scoreline of 3-2. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (Kyoto Sanga were the home side):
- possession percentage: 58% vs 42%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 2;
- fouls: 21 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 6.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Kyoto Sanga and Nagoya Grampus:
- 24 matches played;
- home team victories - 5, away team victories - 11, draws - 8;
- goals scored - 23 for Kyoto Sanga, 36 for Nagoya Grampus;
- average total goals in the first half - 1.04, in the second half - 1.42;
- average total goals per match - 2.46.
Head-to-head statistics Sanga - Nagoya

Kyoto Sanga Team Overview
The last official match was played on in the J1 League, featuring Machida Zelvia at home against Kyoto Sanga. The game concluded with a 2-1 victory for the visitors.
Here are the match statistics (Kyoto Sanga vs Machida Zelvia):
- possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corners: 3 vs 1;
- fouls: 13 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 5.
Kyoto Sanga have been delivering consistent performances this season, currently sitting third in the league standings. Known for their potent attack, Sanga have found the back of the net in each of their last thirteen matches. In their most recent home game, they secured a 3-2 victory against the same opponent, underscoring their home field advantage. Despite some defensive issues, the hosts exhibit an impressive scoring rate, averaging 1.8 goals per game over their last ten matches.
Match Results: Kyoto Sanga

Nagoya Grampus Team Overview
The visitors last took to the field on in a J-League 1 fixture, where Nagoya Grampus hosted Fagiano Okayama. The match ended in a 0-0 draw.
Here are the game statistics (Nagoya Grampus vs Fagiano Okayama):
- possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corners: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 8 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 1.
Nagoya Grampus are enduring a challenging phase, currently sitting seventh from the bottom, which compels them to fight for every point. Away games remain their Achilles' heel, with the team failing to secure a win in seven of their last eight outings. Despite this, their attack still manages to create opportunities and score in nearly every match. However, their defense frequently lets them down, conceding more than one goal per game.
Match Results: Nagoya Grampus
Latest news
Kyoto Sanga
The key forward Rafael Elias is in excellent form, having scored 8 goals this season, including a hat-trick in the victory over Kashima Antlers. However, the team faces personnel issues: goalkeeper Song-Yun Gu is sidelined with a meniscus injury, and midfielder Masaya Okugawa is recovering from a hamstring strain.
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 24;
- First-half victories for the home team - 4; for the away team - 6; number of draws - 2;
- Average first-half total goals: 1.04;
- Today's home side averages 0.38 goals, while the visitors average 0.67.
First-Half Statistics: Kyoto Sanga (home) vs Nagoya Grampus (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 8;
- Victories: 2 (0.29%) vs 2 (0.25%);
- Defeats: 1 (0.14%) vs 3 (0.38%);
- Draws: 4 (0.57%) vs 3 (0.38%);
- Average goals scored: 1 vs 0.88;
- Average goals conceded: 0.43 vs 0.5.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 3 vs 3;
- Losses: 6 vs 1;
- Draws: 1 vs 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.6 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 1) vs 0.8 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.3).
- Kyoto Sanga have lost the first half at home in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head meetings with Nagoya Grampus in J-League 1.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Number of encounters - 24;
- Home wins - 5, Away wins - 11, Draws - 8.
Statistics: Kyoto Sanga vs Nagoya Grampus
- Matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 15;
- Victories: 8 vs 4;
- Win percentage: 50% vs 27%;
- Losses: 5 vs 8;
- Draws: 3 vs 3.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 6 vs 4;
- Losses: 3 vs 5;
- Draws: 1 vs 1.
- Nagoya Grampus have failed to win in 7 of their last 8 away matches (J1 League).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Today's hosts average goals scored - 0.96, visitors - 1.5;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.46;
- Both teams scored: overall - 15 times; at the home team's ground - 7 times.
Statistics: Kyoto Sanga vs Nagoya Grampus
- Average total in the tournament: 2.69 vs 2.67;
- Average goals scored: 1.44 vs 1.13;
- First-half average total: 0.44 vs 0.47;
- Second-half average total: 1 vs 0.67;
- Kyoto Sanga: average home total in the tournament - 1.29;
- Nagoya Grampus: average away total in the tournament - 0.88;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.8 (home - 1.75) vs 1.2 (away - 1).
- Nagoya Grampus have scored less than 1.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head encounters with Kyoto Sanga (J1 League).
- Nagoya Grampus have scored less than 1.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 away matches (J1 League).
Corners Prediction
Kyoto Sanga: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.06; home - 4.71;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.6; home - 6.
Nagoya Grampus: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 3.8, away - 3.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.7; away - 2.8.
- Total under 10.5 corners hit in 6 of Kyoto Sanga's last 7 home matches (J1 League).
- Total under 10.5 corners hit in Nagoya Grampus' last 7 consecutive matches (J1 League).
- Total under 10.5 corners hit in Nagoya Grampus' last 5 consecutive matches.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 1.76 (0.88 for the home team and 0.88 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 1.08 (0.75 for the home team and 0.33 for the visitors).
Kyoto Sanga: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.5; home - 1.14;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.9; home - 1.75.
Nagoya Grampus: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.2, away - 1.38;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.2; away - 1.2.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 24;
- Both teams scored overall - 15 times;
- At the home team's ground - 7 times.
Statistics: Kyoto Sanga vs Nagoya Grampus
- Total matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 15;
- Total matches with both teams scoring this season (BTTS): 11 vs 9;
- Kyoto Sanga's BTTS at home - 4 (57%);
- Nagoya Grampus' BTTS away - 4 (50%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 8 vs 5;
- Kyoto Sanga's BTTS at home - 3 (75%);
- Nagoya Grampus' BTTS away - 2 (40%).
- Kyoto Sanga have both scored and conceded in their last six consecutive matches (J1 League).