Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Nagoya Prediction 28 June 2025
An exciting clash is on the horizon between Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Nagoya Grampus, promising to be a standout event in the J1 League. Both teams are showing consistent form and are determined to improve their standings. Sanfrecce Hiroshima are actively vying for top positions, while Nagoya Grampus are eager to climb out of the lower part of the table. This match will be a true test of tactical approaches and physical capabilities, with both attacking and defensive strategies taking center stage.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 20 April 2025 and ended with a score of 2-1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Nagoya Grampus were the home side):
- possession: 33% vs 67%;
- corner kicks: 0 vs 8;
- fouls: 18 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Nagoya Grampus:
- A total of 45 matches played;
- Home victories: 19, Away victories: 16, Draws: 10;
- Total goals scored: 65 for the hosts, 52 for the visitors;
- Average goals in the first half: 1.09, in the second half: 1.51;
- Average total goals per match: 2.6.
Head-to-head statistics Sanfrecce Hiroshima - Nagoya

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the J1 League (Yokohama hosted Sanfrecce Hiroshima). The match ended with a scoreline of 0-4.
Here are the game statistics (Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Yokohama):
- possession: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 6;
- fouls: 16 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 0.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima comfortably hold the third spot in the league standings, thanks to their impressive form-seven wins in their last ten matches. The "Purples" showcase a strong attack, averaging 1.8 goals per game recently, and boast a solid defense, conceding just 0.7 goals on average. Ball possession is their key strategy, allowing them to dominate the pitch and create numerous scoring opportunities. In their last encounter with Nagoya, they suffered a 2-1 defeat, which adds extra motivation for them to seek revenge on home turf.
Match Results: Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Nagoya Grampus Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the J1 League, where Nagoya Grampus hosted Shimizu S-Pulse. The game concluded with a 1-1 draw.
Here's the match statistics (Nagoya Grampus vs Shimizu S-Pulse):
- possession: 45% vs 55%;
- corners: 3 vs 6;
- fouls: 17 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 1.
Nagoya Grampus currently sit in 14th place in the league, but they are not ready to throw in the towel. Despite their challenging position on the table, the Grampus have shown resilience-winning 4 of their last 10 matches indicates they can spring surprises even against the favorites. They average 1.6 goals per game, coupled with a relatively solid defense, conceding just 0.8 goals per match. They often rely on counter-attacking play, which proved successful earlier this spring against Sanfrecce.
Match Results: Nagoya Grampus
Latest news
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Goalkeeper Keisuke Osako has been sidelined since March 1 due to a knee injury, while defender Yuta Nakajima is also recovering from a knee issue, prompting the coaching staff to adjust the starting lineup.
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head Matches:
- Total encounters - 45;
- First-half wins for the home team - 7; for the away team - 4; draws - 12;
- Average first-half total: 1.09;
- Today's home side averages 0.53 goals, visitors - 0.56.
First-half Stats: Sanfrecce Hiroshima (home) vs Nagoya Grampus (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 11;
- Wins: 1 (10%) vs 2 (18.18%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 4 (36.36%);
- Draws: 9 (90%) vs 5 (45.45%);
- Average goals scored: 0.3 vs 0.82;
- Average goals conceded: 0.1 vs 0.55.
Last 10 Matches (overall):
- Wins: 6 vs 1;
- Losses: 0 vs 1;
- Draws: 4 vs 8;
- Average first-half total: 1 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.1) vs 0.5 (scored - 0.2, conceded - 0.3).
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima have drawn the first half at home in 9 of their last 10 matches (J1 League).
- Nagoya Grampus have drawn the first half in 7 of their last 8 matches.
- Nagoya Grampus have drawn the first half in 6 of their last 7 matches (J1 League).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 45;
- Home wins - 19, Away wins - 16, Draws - 10.
Statistics: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Nagoya Grampus
- Matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 21;
- Wins: 11 vs 6;
- Win percentage: 55% vs 29%;
- Losses: 6 vs 9;
- Draws: 3 vs 6.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 7 vs 4;
- Losses: 2 vs 2;
- Draws: 1 vs 4.
- Nagoya Grampus win with a +1.5 handicap in 11 of the last 12 head-to-head meetings.
- Nagoya Grampus win with a +1.5 handicap in 20 of their last 21 matches.
- Nagoya Grampus win with a +1.5 handicap in 17 of their last 18 matches (J-League 1).
- Nagoya Grampus win with a +1.5 handicap away in 10 of their last 11 matches.
- Nagoya Grampus win with a +1.5 handicap away in 8 of their last 9 matches (J-League 1).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's home team average goals - 1.44, away team - 1.16;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.6;
- Both teams scored: overall - 26 times; at the home field - 12 times.
Statistics: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Nagoya Grampus
- Average total in the tournament: 2 vs 2.62;
- Average goals scored: 1.25 vs 1.24;
- Average total in the first half: 0.4 vs 0.33;
- Average total in the second half: 0.85 vs 0.9;
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima: average total at home in the tournament - 1.1;
- Nagoya Grampus: average total away in the tournament - 0.91;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.8 (home - 2) vs 1.6 (away - 1.5).
- Total over 1.5 goals hit in 17 of the last 19 head-to-head matches at the home field.
- Total over 1.5 goals hit in 12 of the last 14 head-to-head matches at the home field (J-League 1).
- Total over 1.5 goals hit in 7 of Sanfrecce Hiroshima's last 8 matches.
- Total over 1.5 goals hit in Sanfrecce Hiroshima's last 5 matches (J-League 1).
- Total over 1.5 goals hit in Nagoya Grampus' last 13 of 14 away matches.
- Total over 1.5 goals hit in Nagoya Grampus' last 11 of 12 away matches (J-League 1).
- Total over 1.5 goals hit in Nagoya Grampus' last 7 consecutive matches.
- Total over 1.5 goals hit in Nagoya Grampus' last 6 consecutive matches (J-League 1).
Corners Prediction
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Statistics
- Season average total in the tournament - 5.65; at home - 5.4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.3; at home - 5.75.
Nagoya Grampus: Statistics
- Season average total in the tournament - 4.05, away - 3.45;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.3; away - 3.25.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 1.52 (0.76 for home team and 0.76 for away team);
- Average total yellow cards at home field - 1.87 (0.87 for home team and 1 for away team).
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Statistics
- Season average total in the tournament - 1.1; at home - 1;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.2; at home - 0.75.
Nagoya Grampus: Statistics
- Season average total in the tournament - 1.29, away - 1.36;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1; away - 1.25.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 45;
- Both teams scored overall - 26 times;
- At the home field - 12 times.
Statistics: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Nagoya Grampus
- Total matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 21;
- Matches with both teams scoring this season (BTTS): Sanfrecce Hiroshima -9, Nagoya Grampus -14;
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima BTTS at home -5 (50%);
- Nagoya Grampus BTTS away -7 (64%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Matches with BTTS: Sanfrecce Hiroshima -5, Nagoya Grampus -6;
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima BTTS at home -4 (100%);
- Nagoya Grampus BTTS away -3 (75%).
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima score and concede in eight of their last nine head-to-head meetings.
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima score and concede in five consecutive head-to-head matches (J-League 1).
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima score and concede at home in five consecutive matches.