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Sanfrecce HiroshimaWLWLW
Nagoya GrampusWDDLLHead to head
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 · Draws 7 · Nagoya Grampus 14 (39 meetings, last 10 below)
Our prediction
Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win
@ 1.70Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
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
Odds (1X2)
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+.
Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.
J1 League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe |
18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 35 |
| 2 | Cerezo Osaka |
18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 31 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus |
18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 31 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima |
18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 30 |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka |
18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 28 |
| 6 | Fagiano Okayama |
18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | -3 | 26 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-pulse |
18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | -2 | 24 |
| 8 | Kyoto Sanga |
18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | -6 | 23 |
| 9 | V-varen Nagasaki |
18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | -8 | 21 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka |
18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | -10 | 21 |
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