Albirex Niigata vs Nagoya Prediction 23 September 2025
The upcoming clash between Albirex Niigata and Nagoya Grampus promises to be an intriguing encounter, given the contrasting form of the two sides. Albirex, rooted to the bottom of the table, are facing significant challenges, having managed just one draw and suffered nine defeats in their last 10 matches. Meanwhile, Nagoya have shown more consistency, securing two wins in their last five outings. Team line-ups are under close scrutiny from both managers as they aim to bolster their standings before the season's end. A key factor will be the home side's ability to enhance their scoring prowess against the visitors' solid defense.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 31 May 2025 and ended with a 3-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Nagoya Grampus were the home side):
- possession percentage: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 3;
- fouls: 10 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Albirex Niigata and Nagoya Grampus:
- 9 matches played;
- home team victories - 2, away team victories - 7, draws - 0;
- goals scored - 12 by Albirex, 20 by Nagoya;
- average total goals in the first half - 1, in the second half - 2.56;
- average total goals per match - 3.56.
Head-to-head statistics Albirex Niigata - Nagoya

Albirex Niigata Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the J1 League, featuring Yokohama as the home side against Albirex Niigata. The match ended with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Albirex Niigata vs Yokohama):
- possession: 68% vs 32%;
- corners: 10 vs 7;
- fouls: 6 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 4.
Albirex Niigata sit at the bottom of the league table, desperately needing points to avoid relegation. Their form has been disappointing, with four consecutive losses prior to their last draw, highlighting their inconsistency and defensive frailties. They concede an average of 1.67 goals per game while only scoring 0.9 goals per match. Their last 10 games have ended without a single victory, indicating a crisis within the team. They also suffered a 3-0 defeat against today's opponent in a recent encounter, which could add extra pressure on the players.
Match Results: Albirex Niigata

Nagoya Grampus Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the J1 League, with Nagoya Grampus hosting Shonan Bellmare. The match ended with a scoreline of 3-1.
Here are the match statistics (Nagoya Grampus vs Shonan Bellmare):
- possession: 37% vs 63%;
- corners: 2 vs 5;
- fouls: 12 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 4.
Nagoya Grampus currently sit in 15th place, striving to pull away from the relegation zone with their attacking play and disciplined defense. The team have won 2 of their last 5 matches, along with 1 draw, showing a decent run of form following a string of earlier setbacks this season. However, they face challenges on the road, rarely scoring more than one goal per away game-only once in their last 7 trips have they managed to exceed this mark. Nonetheless, their average scoring rate stands above that of their opponents (1.27 compared to 0.9), making them the favorites for this encounter.
Match Results: Nagoya Grampus
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 9;
- Home wins - 2, Away wins - 7, Draws - 0.
Statistics: Albirex Niigata vs Nagoya Grampus
- Matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- Wins: 4 vs 9;
- Win percentage: 13% vs 30%;
- Losses: 18 vs 13;
- Draws: 8 vs 8.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 0 vs 4;
- Losses: 9 vs 5;
- Draws: 1 vs 1.
- Albirex Niigata have not won in their last 12 matches.
- Albirex Niigata have not won in their last 11 matches (J1 League).
- Albirex Niigata have not won at home in their last 6 matches.
- Albirex Niigata have not won at home in their last 5 matches (J1 League).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's home team averages - 1.33 goals, away team - 2.22;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.56;
- Both teams scored: overall - 3 times; at the home team's ground - 1 time.
Statistics: Albirex Niigata vs Nagoya Grampus
- Average total in the tournament: 2.57 vs 2.7;
- Average goals scored: 0.9 vs 1.27;
- Average first-half total: 0.53 vs 0.47;
- Average second-half total: 0.37 vs 0.8;
- Albirex Niigata: average home total in the tournament - 1.07;
- Nagoya Grampus: average away total in the tournament - 0.93;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 0.5 (home - 0.5) vs 1.6 (away - 1).
- Nagoya Grampus have scored less than 1.5 goals away in 6 of their last 7 matches (J1 League).
Corners Prediction
Albirex Niigata: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.7; at home - 4.87;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.5; at home - 4.17.
Nagoya Grampus: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.07, away - 3.73;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.4; away - 5.
- Total over 9.5 corners has occurred in Albirex Niigata's last 6 matches (J1 League).
- Total over 9.5 corners has occurred in Nagoya Grampus's last 6 away matches.
- Total over 9.5 corners has occurred in Nagoya Grampus's last 5 away matches (J1 League).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 1.56 (0.78 for the home team and 0.78 for the away team);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 2.34 (0.67 for the home team and 1.67 for the away team).
Albirex Niigata: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1; at home - 1;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.4; at home - 1.33.
Nagoya Grampus: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.27, away - 1.47;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.2; away - 1.25.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 9;
- Both teams scored overall - 3 times;
- At the home ground - once.
Statistics: Albirex Niigata vs Nagoya Grampus
- Total matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): Albirex Niigata - 17, Nagoya Grampus - 20;
- Albirex Niigata BTTS at home - 9 (60%);
- Nagoya Grampus BTTS away - 9 (60%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: Albirex Niigata - 5, Nagoya Grampus - 8;
- Albirex Niigata BTTS at home - 3 (50%);
- Nagoya Grampus BTTS away - 2 (50%).
- Nagoya Grampus have both scored and conceded in 7 of their last 8 matches.