Urawa vs Nagoya Prediction 16 August 2025
The clash between Urawa Red Diamonds and Nagoya Grampus promises to be an exciting fixture in the championship. The teams enter the match with different motivations: the hosts aim to solidify their position in the upper half of the table, while the visitors are fighting for survival. Urawa have shown decent form, particularly at home, but their defense can be shaky at times. In contrast, Nagoya have improved their performance in recent matches and will rely on their attacking prowess. Interestingly, the last head-to-head saw Nagoya clinch a 2-1 victory. Can Urawa exact revenge this time around?
Head-to-Head
The last official match between these teams took place on 24 May 2025 and ended with a 2-1 scoreline. Here's a statistical comparison from that encounter (Nagoya Grampus were the home side):
- possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corners: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 9 vs 10;
- shots on target: 8 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Urawa Red Diamonds and Nagoya Grampus:
- 44 matches played;
- home wins - 20, away wins - 16, draws - 8;
- goals scored - 64 for Urawa, 66 for Nagoya;
- average goals in the first half - 1.5, in the second half - 1.45;
- average total goals per match - 2.95.
Head-to-head statistics Urawa - Nagoya

Urawa Red Diamonds Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on during the J1 League tournament (home team - Yokohama, away team - Urawa Red Diamonds). The match concluded with a score of 1-2.
Here are the match statistics (Urawa Red Diamonds vs Yokohama):
- possession: 66% vs 34%;
- corners: 7 vs 0;
- fouls: 6 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 7 vs 2.
Urawa Red Diamonds have been showcasing consistent form this season, currently sitting 7th in the standings. The team is known for their attacking style, emphasizing ball control and quick transitions from defense to attack. In their last 10 matches, the "Red Demons" have secured 4 victories and drawn twice, indicating a solid run of form. However, their defensive record is a concern, with an average of one goal conceded per match this season. In their most recent head-to-head clash, they fell to Nagoya with a 2-1 defeat.
Match Results: Urawa Red Diamonds

Nagoya Grampus Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Cup tournament (hosts: Tokyo Verdy, visitors: Nagoya Grampus). The match concluded with a 1-2 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Nagoya Grampus vs Tokyo Verdy):
- possession percentage: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
Nagoya Grampus find themselves perilously close to the relegation zone, sitting in 16th place. However, the team is gradually finding their stride. Over their last 10 matches, they have secured 5 victories, suffered 3 losses, and drawn twice. The "Dolphins" rely on a counter-attacking style, swiftly moving the ball forward courtesy of their pacey attackers. Their average goals scored per game slightly exceeds the league norm at 1.16 per match this season. Nonetheless, their defense remains a vulnerability, with an average of approximately 1.4 goals conceded per game.
Match Results: Nagoya Grampus
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 44;
- Home wins - 20, Away wins - 16, Draws - 8.
Statistics: Urawa Red Diamonds vs Nagoya Grampus
- Matches played in the tournament: 25 vs 25;
- Wins: 11 vs 7;
- Win percentage: 44% vs 28%;
- Losses: 6 vs 11;
- Draws: 8 vs 7.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 5;
- Losses: 4 vs 3;
- Draws: 2 vs 2.
- Urawa Red Diamonds have avoided defeat at home in 10 of the last 11 head-to-head encounters.
- In J1 League matches, Urawa Red Diamonds have not lost at home in 8 of the last 9 meetings with Nagoya Grampus.
- They have also remained unbeaten at home in 11 of their last 12 J1 League games.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- The home team averages - 1.45 goals, the visitors - 1.5;
- The average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.95;
- Both teams scored: overall - 23 times; at the home team's ground - 9 times.
Statistics: Urawa Red Diamonds vs Nagoya Grampus
- Average total in the tournament: 2.36 vs 2.56;
- Average goals scored: 1.36 vs 1.16;
- Average goals in the first half: 0.6 vs 0.36;
- Average goals in the second half: 0.76 vs 0.8;
- Urawa Red Diamonds: average home total in the tournament - 1.54;
- Nagoya Grampus: average away total in the tournament - 0.92;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1.2) vs 1.5 (away - 1.25).
- Urawa Red Diamonds have conceded in 8 of their last 9 matches.
Corners Prediction
Urawa Red Diamonds: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 5; at home - 5.38;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.9; at home - 6.
Nagoya Grampus: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 4.12, away - 3.54;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.4; away - 3.75.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2 (1 for the home side and 1 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 1.76 (0.9 for the home side and 0.86 for the visitors).
Urawa Red Diamonds: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 0.72; at home - 0.62;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.1; at home - 0.6.
Nagoya Grampus: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 1.32, away - 1.46;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.6; away - 1.75.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 44;
- Both teams to score throughout history - 23 times;
- At the home team's ground - 9 times.
Statistics: Urawa Red Diamonds vs Nagoya Grampus
- Total matches played in the tournament: 25 vs 25;
- Total season matches where both teams scored (BTTS): 15 vs 16;
- BTTS for Urawa Red Diamonds at home - 6 (46%);
- BTTS for Nagoya Grampus away - 8 (62%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 7 vs 6;
- BTTS for Urawa Red Diamonds at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS for Nagoya Grampus away - 3 (75%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Given the current form of both teams, we can anticipate a tense battle for scoring from both ends of the pitch. The trend highlights the vulnerability in Urawa Red Diamonds' defense, as they frequently make defensive errors, which could allow Nagoya to find the net at least once in this match. In this context, betting on the visitors' individual total over 0.5 goals seems like the most likely scenario.