Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Nagoya Grampus Prediction

J1 League · Sat 23 May 2026
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Sanfrecce HiroshimaWLWLW
4 - 2
Full time · HT 2 - 1
Nagoya GrampusWDDLL
Kick-offSat 23 May, 06:00
Our tip1 @ 1.70 ✓
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence70%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✓
Double chance1X ✓
BTTSYes ✓
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✓

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
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
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

Head to head

Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 · Draws 7 · Nagoya Grampus 14 (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

@ 1.70
Double chance
1X  •  Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Draw
@ 1.18
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.65
Confidence
70%

Our record

Our tips on Nagoya Grampuslast 20 tipped matches
8/2040%
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: 60%Under 2.5: 40%
Expected goals
1.47Sanfrecce Hiroshima
3.12Total
1.65Nagoya Grampus

Possible correct scores

1 – 0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima win 10% @ 6.50
2 – 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima win 10% @ 6.50 Our pick
1 – 1 Draw 10% @ 6.50
2 – 0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima win 8% @ 7.50
3 – 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima win 6% @ 10.00

Final score: 4 – 2 – 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

Sanfrecce Hiroshima64%
Draw23%
Nagoya Grampus13%

Odds (1X2)

11.70
X3.85
24.50

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Nagoya Grampus preview and result

Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Nagoya Grampus met in the J1 League on Saturday 23 May 2026 at 06:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 4 - 2, 2 - 1 at half time.

Our model gives Sanfrecce Hiroshima a 64% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Nagoya Grampus 13%. Our pick was Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win with 70% confidence at odds of 1.70. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.18.

Goals: we expect about 3.1 goals (1.5 for Sanfrecce Hiroshima, 1.7 for Nagoya Grampus). The chance of three or more goals is 60%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (85% confidence). 6 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

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. 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. In their last 10 meetings, Sanfrecce Hiroshima won 18, Nagoya Grampus won 14 and 7 ended level. In the table, Sanfrecce Hiroshima are 4th with 30 points and Nagoya Grampus are 3rd with 31 points.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Nagoya Grampus?

Our pre-match prediction is Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win (70% confidence) at odds of 1.70. Win chances: Sanfrecce Hiroshima 64%, draw 23%, Nagoya Grampus 13%.

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

We expect about 3.1 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 85% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 60%).

What time is Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Nagoya Grampus?

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Nagoya Grampus (J1 League) was played on Saturday 23 May 2026 at 06:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

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

The double chance 1X (Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.18. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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