Nagoya Grampus vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction

J1 League · Wed 18 Mar 2026
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Nagoya GrampusWDDLL
2 - 1
Full time · HT 1 - 0
Sanfrecce HiroshimaWLWLW
Kick-offWed 18 Mar, 11:00
Our tip2 @ 2.20 ✗
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence60%

Full-time report

Our tip2 ✗
Double chance12 ✓
BTTSYes ✓
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✓

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
Nagoya GrampusWDDLL
31 Oct 26AVissel Kobe1 - 3J1 League
28 Oct 26HUrawa1 - 2J-League Cup
25 Oct 26HYokohama F. Marinos1 - 1J1 League
21 Oct 26HCerezo Osaka1 - 1J1 League
17 Oct 26AKashiwa Reysol3 - 1J1 League
Sanfrecce HiroshimaWLWLW
31 Oct 26AMito Hollyhock3 - 0J1 League
28 Oct 26AYokohama F. Marinos3 - 4J-League Cup
24 Oct 26HShimizu S-pulse4 - 0J1 League
21 Oct 26AV-varen Nagasaki0 - 4J1 League
17 Oct 26HKyoto Sanga3 - 0J1 League

Head to head

Nagoya Grampus 14 · Draws 7 · Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 (39 meetings, last 10 below)

02 Sep 26Sanfrecce Hiroshima3 - 0Nagoya GrampusJ1 League
23 May 26Sanfrecce Hiroshima4 - 2Nagoya GrampusJ1 League
18 Mar 26Nagoya Grampus2 - 1Sanfrecce HiroshimaJ1 League
27 Aug 25Nagoya Grampus2 - 4Sanfrecce HiroshimaEmperor Cup
28 Jun 25Sanfrecce Hiroshima1 - 2Nagoya GrampusJ1 League
20 Apr 25Nagoya Grampus2 - 1Sanfrecce HiroshimaJ1 League
08 Sep 24Sanfrecce Hiroshima1 - 2Nagoya GrampusJ-League Cup
04 Sep 24Nagoya Grampus0 - 1Sanfrecce HiroshimaJ-League Cup
17 Aug 24Nagoya Grampus1 - 2Sanfrecce HiroshimaJ1 League
06 May 24Sanfrecce Hiroshima2 - 3Nagoya GrampusJ1 League

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Our prediction

Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win

@ 2.20
Double chance
12  •  Nagoya Grampus or Sanfrecce Hiroshima
@ 1.25
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.77
Confidence
60%

Our record

Our tips on Sanfrecce Hiroshimalast 20 tipped matches
13/2065%
Our tips in J1 Leaguelast 30 days
24/5048%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
85%
Over 2.5: 58%Under 2.5: 42%
Expected goals
1.32Nagoya Grampus
3.00Total
1.68Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 11% @ 5.50
0 – 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima win 10% @ 6.25
1 – 0 Nagoya Grampus win 8% @ 7.50
1 – 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima win 8% @ 7.50 Our pick
0 – 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima win 7% @ 8.50

Final score: 2 – 1 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Nagoya Grampus33%
Draw17%
Sanfrecce Hiroshima50%

Odds (1X2)

13.10
X3.40
22.20

Nagoya Grampus vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima preview and result

Nagoya Grampus and Sanfrecce Hiroshima met in the J1 League on Wednesday 18 March 2026 at 11:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 2 - 1, 1 - 0 at half time.

Our model gives Nagoya Grampus a 33% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Sanfrecce Hiroshima 50%. Our pick was Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win with 60% confidence at odds of 2.20. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Nagoya Grampus or Sanfrecce Hiroshima) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.25.

Goals: we expect about 3.0 goals (1.3 for Nagoya Grampus, 1.7 for Sanfrecce Hiroshima). The chance of three or more goals is 58%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (85% confidence). 3 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

Nagoya Grampus have 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (W-D-D-L-L), scoring 7 and conceding 8. Sanfrecce Hiroshima have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (W-L-W-L-W), scoring 13 and conceding 8. In their last 10 meetings, Nagoya Grampus won 14, Sanfrecce Hiroshima won 18 and 7 ended level. In the table, Nagoya Grampus are 3rd with 31 points and Sanfrecce Hiroshima are 4th with 30 points.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Nagoya Grampus vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?

Our pre-match prediction is Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win (60% confidence) at odds of 2.20. Win chances: Nagoya Grampus 33%, draw 17%, Sanfrecce Hiroshima 50%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Nagoya Grampus vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?

We expect about 3.0 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 85% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 58%).

What time is Nagoya Grampus vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?

Nagoya Grampus vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima (J1 League) was played on Wednesday 18 March 2026 at 11:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Nagoya Grampus vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?

The double chance 12 (Nagoya Grampus or Sanfrecce Hiroshima) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.25. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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