Nagoya vs Albirex Niigata Prediction 31 May 2025
In the upcoming J-League 1 clash between Nagoya Grampus and Albirex Niigata, we have two teams desperate for points. The hosts, currently sitting in 16th place, are eager to improve their form after a string of inconsistent performances. Playing at home, they could leverage this advantage to solidify their standing. Meanwhile, the visitors are at the bottom of the table and will aim to adopt a more aggressive style to avoid relegation. Both teams' lineups are expected to feature their main players, with a focus on attacking play.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 02 November 2024 and ended in a 3-3 draw. Here's a comparative stat from that encounter (home team - Nagoya Grampus):
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Nagoya Grampus and Albirex Niigata:
- 8 matches played;
- home team victories - 6, away team wins - 2, draws - 0;
- goals scored - 17 for Nagoya, 12 for Albirex;
- average total in the first half - 1.13, second half - 2.5;
- average total goals per match - 3.63.
Head-to-head statistics Nagoya - Albirex Niigata
Nagoya Grampus Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the J1 League, featuring Nagoya Grampus as the hosts and Urawa Red Diamonds as the visitors. The match concluded with a 2-1 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Nagoya Grampus vs Urawa Red Diamonds):
- possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corners: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 9 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 8 vs 2.
Nagoya Grampus find themselves in a challenging situation, sitting 16th in the league table. Their recent form is far from ideal, with only three wins in their last ten matches, alongside four defeats and three draws. The team attempts to play defensively but often struggles with consistency at the back, conceding more than one goal per game. Nevertheless, their ability to find the net remains reasonable, averaging over one goal per match. Their last encounter with Albirex Niigata ended in a high-scoring 3-3 draw.
Match Results: Nagoya Grampus
Albirex Niigata Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the J-League 1, with Albirex Niigata hosting Shonan Bellmare. The game ended in a 2-1 victory.
Here are the match statistics (Albirex Niigata vs Shonan Bellmare):
- possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corners: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 6 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
Albirex Niigata are also struggling, sitting at the bottom of the J1 League standings. The club has managed just three wins out of seventeen matches this season, with seven losses and an equal number of draws. Despite their position, the team shows decent attacking prowess even on the road, having scored in each of their last seven matches. However, their defense remains a significant issue-the Swans frequently concede crucial goals due to defensive errors.
Match Results: Albirex Niigata
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 8;
- First-half wins at home - 3; away - 1; draws - 0;
- Average first-half total: 1.13;
- Today's hosts average 0.88 goals, while the visitors score 0.25.
First-Half Statistics: Nagoya Grampus (home) vs Albirex Niigata (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- Wins: 2 (25%) vs 2 (25%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 2 (25%);
- Draws: 6 (75%) vs 4 (50%);
- Average goals scored: 0.75 vs 1.25;
- Average goals conceded: 0.25 vs 0.63.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 2 vs 2;
- Losses: 0 vs 2;
- Draws: 8 vs 6;
- Average first-half total: 0.4 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.1) vs 1.1 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.6).
- Nagoya Grampus have drawn the first half in 6 of their last 7 matches (J1 League).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- total encounters - 8;
- home wins - 6, away wins - 2, draws - 0.
Statistics: Nagoya Grampus vs Albirex Niigata
- matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 17;
- wins: 5 vs 3;
- win percentage: 28% vs 18%;
- losses: 8 vs 7;
- draws: 5 vs 7.
Last 10 Matches:
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- losses: 4 vs 4;
- draws: 3 vs 3.
- Albirex Niigata cover a +1.5 handicap in 17 of their last 18 matches.
- Albirex Niigata cover a +1.5 handicap in 15 consecutive matches (J-League 1).
- Albirex Niigata cover a +1.5 handicap away in 13 of their last 14 matches.
- Albirex Niigata cover a +1.5 handicap away in 10 of their last 11 matches (J-League 1).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- current home side average goals - 2.13, away side - 1.5;
- average total goals in head-to-heads - 3.63;
- both teams scored: overall - 3 times; at home team's ground - once.
Statistics: Nagoya Grampus vs Albirex Niigata
- average total in the tournament: 2.61 vs 2.53;
- average goals scored: 1.17 vs 1.12;
- average first-half total: 0.39 vs 0.59;
- average second-half total: 0.78 vs 0.53;
- Nagoya Grampus: average home total in the tournament - 1.5;
- Albirex Niigata: average away total in the tournament - 0.75;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 1.25) vs 1.1 (away - 1.25).
- Total over 1.5 goals has occurred in 20 of Nagoya Grampus's last 22 matches.
- Total over 1.5 goals has occurred in 18 of Nagoya Grampus's last 20 matches (J-League 1).
- Total over 1.5 goals has occurred in 13 of Nagoya Grampus's last 14 home matches (J-League 1).
- Total over 1.5 goals has occurred in 6 of Albirex Niigata's last 7 matches (J-League 1).
- Total over 1.5 goals has occurred in Albirex Niigata's last 5 matches consecutively.
Corners Prediction
Nagoya Grampus: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 3.94; at home - 4.5;
- last 10 matches: average total - 3.8; at home - 4.75.
Albirex Niigata: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 4.06, away - 3.38;
- last 10 matches: average total - 3.9; away - 3.5.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- average total yellow cards in head-to-heads - 1.5 (0.75 for home side and 0.75 for away side);
- average total yellow cards at home ground - 1.25 (0.25 for home side and 1 for away side).
Nagoya Grampus: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 1.11; at home - 0.88;
- last 10 matches: average total - 0.8; at home - 0.5.
Albirex Niigata: Statistics
- season: average total in the tournament - 0.76, away - 0.75;
- last 10 matches: average total - 0.8; away - 0.75.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- total encounters - 8;
- both teams scored overall - three times;
- at home team's ground - once.
Statistics: Nagoya Grampus vs Albirex Niigata
- matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 17;
- matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): Nagoya Grampus -12, Albirex Niigata -11;
- Nagoya Grampus BTTS at home - six times (75%);
- Albirex Niigata BTTS away - four times (50%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: six each;
- Nagoya Grampus BTTS at home - three times (75%);
- Albirex Niigata BTTS away - twice (50%).
- Albirex Niigata score and concede in six of their last seven matches (J-League 1).
Editor's Prediction
Both teams are under pressure to secure points to improve their standings in the league table, promising an open game with plenty of attacking play from both sides of the pitch. Despite their lackluster results, statistics indicate a trend towards both teams finding the net-especially given their recent encounters and the overall season trends for the visitors from Niigata (6 of their last 7 matches have seen both teams score). Considering these factors and the available betting odds, a wager on both teams to score appears to be the most logical choice.No comments
Betting Tips: Nagoya Grampus - Albirex Niigata
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