Shimizu vs Nagoya Prediction 25 April 2026
🔊 The clash between Shimizu and Nagoya Grampus is set to be a highlight of the 12th round in the J1 League. Both teams have shown inconsistent performances in recent matches, yet they maintain strong positions in the Western standings. Shimizu display formidable form at home, often avoiding defeats, but this doesn't necessarily make them the favorites.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 08 February 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 1:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Nagoya Grampus):
- ball possession percentage: 49% vs 51%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 5;
- fouls: 11 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Shimizu S Pulse and Nagoya Grampus:
- played 41 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 13, for the away team - 17, draws - 11;
- number of goals - 57 against 67;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.05, in the 2nd half - 1.98;
- average total goals in the match - 3.02.
Head-to-head statistics Shimizu - Nagoya

Shimizu S Pulse Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Sanfrecce Hiroshima, away team - Shimizu S Pulse). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here's the game statistics (Shimizu S Pulse vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima):
- ball possession: 42% vs 58%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 4;
- fouls: 7 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 6.
Shimizu are currently in fourth place, showcasing an impressive winning streak at home. In their last five matches, including away games, the team have secured three victories and suffered two losses. Their average goal tally at home stands at 1.18. With this momentum, Shimizu consistently maintain control over their matches.
Match Results: Shimizu S Pulse

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 - Avispa Fukuoka). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:2.
Here are the match stats (Nagoya Grampus vs Avispa Fukuoka):
- ball possession: 64% vs 36%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 5;
- fouls: 7 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 4 vs 6.
Nagoya Grampus hold the third spot in the standings, displaying a mixed bag of results with three wins and two losses in their last five matches. They are more prolific in attack, averaging 1.64 goals per game, but their defense remains a concern, conceding around 1.36 goals per match. Notably, Nagoya have lost their last two away games.
Match Results: Nagoya Grampus
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 41;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 4; for visitors away - 6; number of draws - 10;
- Average first-half total: 1.05;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.49, while the visitors net 0.56.
First-Half Stats: Shimizu S Pulse (home) vs Nagoya Grampus (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 5;
- wins: 1 (25%) vs 2 (40%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- draws: 3 (75%) vs 3 (60%);
- Average goals scored: 0.5 vs 1.2;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.2.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 2 vs 3;
- losses: 2 vs 2;
- draws: 6 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 0.8 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.3) vs 1 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.4).
- Shimizu S Pulse have lost the 1st half in 5 of last 6 home games against Nagoya Grampus.
- Shimizu S Pulse have lost the 1st half in last 4 home games against Nagoya Grampus (J1 League).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 41;
- home team wins - 13, away team wins - 17, draws - 11.
Statistics: Shimizu S Pulse vs Nagoya Grampus
- matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 11;
- wins: 5 vs 6;
- win percentage: 45% vs 55%;
- losses: 6 vs 5;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 5;
- losses: 5 vs 5;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.39, the guests - 1.63;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.02;
- both teams scored: overall - 26; at the home team's field - 9.
Statistics: Shimizu S Pulse vs Nagoya Grampus
- average total in the tournament: 2.09 vs 3;
- average total goals scored: 1.18 vs 1.64;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.45 vs 0.55;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.73 vs 1.09;
- Shimizu S Pulse: average total at home in the tournament - 1.5;
- Nagoya Grampus: average total away in the tournament - 1.8;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1.5) vs 1.7 (away - 1.8).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 Shimizu S Pulse home games against Nagoya Grampus (J1 League).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Shimizu S Pulse home games against Nagoya Grampus.
Prediction on corners
Shimizu S Pulse: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.91; at home field - 6.75;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.9; at home field - 6.75.
Nagoya Grampus: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.09, away - 3.4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.1; away - 3.4.
- Nagoya Grampus have taken under 5.5 corners in 6 of last 7 games against Shimizu S Pulse (J1 League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 41;
- both teams scored all-time - 26 times;
- on the home team’s field - 9 times.
Statistics: Shimizu S Pulse vs Nagoya Grampus
- number of matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 11;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 6 vs 7;
- number of BTTS matches for Shimizu S Pulse at home - 3 (75%);
- number of BTTS matches for Nagoya Grampus away - 4 (80%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Shimizu S Pulse at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Nagoya Grampus away - 4 (80%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (19/111, 17.1%);
- Shimizu S Pulse at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (2/4, 50%);
- Nagoya Grampus away most often play: 1:1 (2/5, 40%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 13.56% (odds 5.5)
0:1 - 9.92% (odds 7.5)
1:0 - 8.64% (odds 8)
⭐ Editor's Prediction
The trend suggests that matches between these teams often result in a high number of goals, with the over 2.5 goals market regularly hitting in head-to-head encounters at Shimizu's ground. Considering the attacking potential of both teams and their head-to-head statistics, a bet on over 2.5 goals appears to be a well-founded prediction.