Yokohama Marinos vs Nagoya Prediction 20 July 2025
In the upcoming match, Yokohama Marinos will host Nagoya Grampus. The two teams find themselves in contrasting situations: the hosts are fighting for survival, while the visitors aim to solidify their mid-table position. Yokohama struggle to score at home and seldom delight their fans with victories, whereas Nagoya have been showing confident performances on the road. Trends suggest low scoring from both sides, making this clash particularly intriguing in terms of tactical adjustments and defensive strategies. Will Nagoya's players continue their successful run against Yokohama?
Head-to-Head
The last official match between these teams took place on 02 April 2025 and ended with a 2-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative analysis from that encounter (Nagoya Grampus were the home side):
- possession: 57% vs 43%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 7;
- fouls: 6 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 8 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Yokohama Marinos and Nagoya Grampus:
- 41 matches played;
- the home side have 12 wins, the visitors have 16, with 13 draws;
- goals scored - 50 each;
- average total in the 1st half - 1, in the 2nd half - 1.44;
- average total goals per match - 2.44.
Head-to-head statistics Yokohama Marinos - Nagoya

Yokohama Marinos Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the J-League 1, with Yokohama as the home side and Yokohama Marinos as the visitors. The game concluded with a 0-1 scoreline.
Here's the match statistics (Yokohama Marinos vs Yokohama):
- possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corners: 2 vs 7;
- fouls: 11 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 1 vs 1.
Yokohama Marinos are facing significant challenges this season in the J1 League, sitting at the bottom of the table. The team has lost 13 out of 23 matches and averages less than one goal per game, with a mere 0.87 goals scored. Their defense is also faltering, conceding approximately 1.39 goals per match. Despite focusing on a defensive style of play, their poor results speak volumes. The "Sailors" have failed to win at home in 9 of their last 10 encounters, increasing the pressure on the coaching staff ahead of a crucial fixture.
Match Results: Yokohama Marinos

Nagoya Grampus Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Cup tournament, where Nagoya Grampus hosted Roasso Kumamoto. The match ended with a 2-1 victory.
Here are the match statistics (Nagoya Grampus vs Roasso Kumamoto):
- possession percentage: 45% vs 55%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
Nagoya Grampus display a more consistent form, currently sitting 13th in the league after 23 matches with 7 wins and an equal number of draws. The team is known for their balanced playing style, focusing on counter-attacks, which allows them to maintain an edge even against tight defenses. In their last 10 outings, the visitors have showcased impressive form, securing 5 wins with just one loss, averaging 1.6 goals per match. Their head-to-head clashes with Yokohama often end in their favor, with the previous encounter concluding in a 2-0 victory.
Match Results: Nagoya Grampus
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 41;
- Home victories - 12, Away victories - 16, Draws - 13.
Statistics: Yokohama Marinos vs Nagoya Grampus
- Matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- Wins: 4 vs 7;
- Win percentage: 17% vs 30%;
- Losses: 13 vs 9;
- Draws: 6 vs 7.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 5;
- Losses: 6 vs 1;
- Draws: 1 vs 4.
- Yokohama Marinos have failed to win at home in 9 of their last 10 matches.
- Yokohama Marinos have not secured a home victory in 7 of their last 8 matches (J1 League).
- Nagoya Grampus are unbeaten in 11 of their last 12 matches.
- Nagoya Grampus remain undefeated in 9 of their last 10 matches (J1 League).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's home team average goals - 1.22, away team - 1.22;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.44;
- Both teams scored: overall - 25 times; at the home team's ground - 11 times.
Statistics: Yokohama Marinos vs Nagoya Grampus
- Average total in the tournament: 2.26 vs 2.52;
- Average goals scored: 0.87 vs 1.22;
- Average first-half total: 0.48 vs 0.39;
- Average second-half total: 0.39 vs 0.83;
- Yokohama Marinos: average home total in the tournament - 0.83;
- Nagoya Grampus: average away total in the tournament - 1;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 0.67) vs 1.6 (away - 1.25).
- Nagoya Grampus have scored fewer than 1.5 goals away in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head encounters (J1 League).
Corners Prediction
Yokohama Marinos: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.48; at home - 4.75;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.1; at home - 6.83.
Nagoya Grampus: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 3.96, away - 3.33;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.2; away - 3.
- Nagoya Grampus have taken fewer than 4.5 corners away in eight consecutive matches (J1 League).
- Nagoya Grampus have taken fewer than 4.5 corners away in six straight matches.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2.04 (1.02 for the home team and 1.02 for the away team);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 1.78 (0.72 for the home team and 1.06 for the away team).
Yokohama Marinos: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.35; at home - 1.42;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.4; at home - 1.33.
Nagoya Grampus: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.3, away - 1.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.4; away - 1.75.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 41;
- Both teams scored overall - 25 times;
- At the home team's ground - 11 times.
Statistics: Yokohama Marinos vs Nagoya Grampus
- Total matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- Total matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): 9 vs 15;
- BTTS for Yokohama Marinos at home - 5 (42%);
- BTTS for Nagoya Grampus away - 8 (67%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 3 vs 7;
- BTTS for Yokohama Marinos at home - 2 (33%);
- BTTS for Nagoya Grampus away - 4 (100%).