J1 League

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Nagoya Grampus

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 - 11:00 (UK Time)

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Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Nagoya Grampus Prediction & Stats - J1 League 2026/27

Predictions

Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Nagoya Grampus carries real history into this round of the J1 League.

The two sides meet on 02/09 (Wednesday) at , 11:00 (UK time).

Read the Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Nagoya Grampus prediction below before backing anything.

Our verdict on Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Nagoya Grampus

A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Nagoya Grampus call we are most confident in:

Eagle Predict Prediction

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Win

Last updated on 01-09-2026.

Who do the bookmakers favour?

The market makes Sanfrecce Hiroshima the side to beat, with roughly 63% of the implied odds in their favour.

For the wider picture, compare all J1 League odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Preview

Sanfrecce Hiroshima reach this fixture 4 match into their J1 League. Here is where Sanfrecce Hiroshima stand:

In this competition

2 won, 2 drawn, 0 lost
2 points per game
8 scored, at 2 a game
2 conceded, at 0.5 a game

Sanfrecce Hiroshima, season-wide

2 won, 2 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Akito Suzuki, 3 goals
Most assists: Hayao Kawabe, 1 assists

Recent results — Sanfrecce Hiroshima

02/09/2026 06:00

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

3 - 0

Nagoya Grampus

29/08/2026 05:00

Gamba Osaka

0 - 0

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

22/08/2026 06:15

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

1 - 1

Kawasaki Frontale

15/08/2026 06:00

Urawa Reds

1 - 4

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

08/08/2026 06:15

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

3 - 0

JEF United

Nagoya Grampus: how they are travelling

Nagoya Grampus come in 4 matches into their J1 League.

Here is what Nagoya Grampus have produced:

In this competition

2 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost
1.5 points per game
6 scored, at 1.5 a game
5 conceded, at 1.25 a game

Nagoya Grampus, season-wide

2 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Sho Inagaki, 1 goals
Most assists: Ryuji Izumi, 1 assists

Recent results — Nagoya Grampus

02/09/2026 06:00

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

3 - 0

Nagoya Grampus

29/08/2026 06:00

Nagoya Grampus

2 - 1

Fagiano Okayama

22/08/2026 06:00

Nagoya Grampus

3 - 1

Gamba Osaka

15/08/2026 05:00

Kashima Antlers

2 - 1

Nagoya Grampus

08/08/2026 06:00

Nagoya Grampus

0 - 1

Shimizu S-Pulse

The head-to-head favours Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Recent meetings have tended to go Sanfrecce Hiroshima's way against Nagoya Grampus.

From 38 match(es):

Sanfrecce Hiroshima: 17 win(s)
Nagoya Grampus: 14 win(s)
Drawn: 7

It is a pattern worth weighing in the Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Nagoya Grampus prediction.

Form comparison Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Nagoya Grampus

A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:

Home Team

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Japan - J1 League

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	L D D W W	2
Home	L D W	2
Away	D W	2

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	50%	50%	50%
Goals	2.5	2.5	2.5
Scored	2	2	2
Conceded	0.5	0.5	0.5
Both Teams to Score	50%	50%	50%
Without Conceding	50%	50%	50%
Failed To Score	25%	0%	50%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	2.2	2.15	2.25
xGA	1.06	1.35	0.78

Away Team

Nagoya Grampus

Japan - J1 League

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	L W W L L	1.5
Home	W W L	2
Away	L L	0

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	50%	67%	0%
Goals	2.75	2.67	3
Scored	1.5	1.67	1
Conceded	1.25	1	2
Both Teams to Score	75%	67%	100%
Without Conceding	0%	0%	0%
Failed To Score	25%	33%	0%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	1.88	2.08	1.28
xGA	1.49	1.39	1.79

Further markets to consider

Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:

Fixture information - Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Nagoya Grampus

Match: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Nagoya Grampus
Competition: J1 League
Date: Wednesday, 02/09/2026
Kick-off: 11:00 (UK time)
Venue:

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Stats

The statistics for Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Nagoya Grampus that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.

Goal Average

2.75

League: 3.05

Both Teams to Score

75%

League: 60%

Over 1.5+

100%

League: 75%

Over 2.5+

75%

League: 60%

Cards

2.5

League: 2.65

Corners

League: 9.1

Home Team

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Japan - J1 League

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	L D D W W	2
Home	L D W	2
Away	D W	2

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	50%	50%	50%
Goals	2.5	2.5	2.5
Scored	2	2	2
Conceded	0.5	0.5	0.5
Both Teams to Score	50%	50%	50%
Without Conceding	50%	50%	50%
Failed To Score	25%	0%	50%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	2.2	2.15	2.25
xGA	1.06	1.35	0.78

Away Team

Nagoya Grampus

Japan - J1 League

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	L W W L L	1.5
Home	W W L	2
Away	L L	0

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	50%	67%	0%
Goals	2.75	2.67	3
Scored	1.5	1.67	1
Conceded	1.25	1	2
Both Teams to Score	75%	67%	100%
Without Conceding	0%	0%	0%
Failed To Score	25%	33%	0%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	1.88	2.08	1.28
xGA	1.49	1.39	1.79

Corners

8.25 / Match

+48% Corners / Match

Nagoya Grampus received +48% more corners than Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J1 League

12.25 / Match

Nagoya Grampus

(2)

Gamba Osaka

(7)

Kawasaki Frontale

(3)

Urawa Reds

(11)

JEF United

(3)

(1)

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

(6)

Fagiano Okayama

(4)

Gamba Osaka

(4)

Kashima Antlers

(13)

Shimizu S-Pulse

Cards

1.5 / Match

+50% Cards / Match

Sanfrecce Hiroshima received +50% more cards than Nagoya Grampus in the J1 League

1 / Match

Nagoya Grampus

(1)

Gamba Osaka

(2)

Kawasaki Frontale

(2)

Urawa Reds

(1)

JEF United

(1)

(2)

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

(2)

Fagiano Okayama

(1)

Gamba Osaka

(1)

Kashima Antlers

(0)

Shimizu S-Pulse

Goals Scored

2 / Match

+33%

Sanfrecce Hiroshima is +33% better in terms of goals scored

1.5 / Match

Nagoya Grampus

(3)

Gamba Osaka

(0)

Kawasaki Frontale

(1)

Urawa Reds

(4)

JEF United

(3)

(0)

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

(2)

Fagiano Okayama

(3)

Gamba Osaka

(1)

Kashima Antlers

(0)

Shimizu S-Pulse

Goals Conceded

0.5 / Match

+60%

Nagoya Grampus condeded +60% more goals than Sanfrecce Hiroshima

1.25 / Match

Nagoya Grampus

(0)

Gamba Osaka

(0)

Kawasaki Frontale

(1)

Urawa Reds

(1)

JEF United

(0)

(3)

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

(1)

Fagiano Okayama

(1)

Gamba Osaka

(2)

Kashima Antlers

(1)

Shimizu S-Pulse

J1 League Standings

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	Kashiwa Reysol	4	4	0	0	10	4	6	12	3
2	Kashima Antlers	4	4	0	0	11	6	5	12	3
3	Machida Zelvia	4	3	1	0	13	3	10	10	2.5
4	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	4	2	2	0	8	2	6	8	2
5	Vissel Kobe	4	2	1	1	4	3	1	7	1.75
6	Tokyo	4	2	1	1	8	7	1	7	1.75
7	Kawasaki Frontale	4	1	3	0	8	6	2	6	1.5
8	Nagoya Grampus	4	2	0	2	6	5	1	6	1.5
9	Yokohama F. Marinos	4	2	0	2	7	7	0	6	1.5
10	Cerezo Osaka	4	2	0	2	3	5	-2	6	1.5
11	Mito Hollyhock	4	1	2	1	6	5	1	5	1.25
12	Gamba Osaka	4	1	2	1	6	7	-1	5	1.25
13	Fagiano Okayama	4	1	1	2	3	4	-1	4	1
14	Kyoto Sanga	4	1	1	2	6	8	-2	4	1
15	Avispa Fukuoka	4	1	0	3	6	6	0	3	0.75
16	Shimizu S-Pulse	4	1	0	3	1	3	-2	3	0.75
17	V-Varen Nagasaki	4	1	0	3	4	9	-5	3	0.75
18	Urawa Reds	4	1	0	3	8	13	-5	3	0.75
19	Tokyo Verdy	4	0	2	2	2	6	-4	2	0.5
20	JEF United	4	0	0	4	2	13	-11	0	0

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