Shimizu S-Pulse vs Nagoya Grampus Live Stream, Predictions (May 03)

📊 Form Guide

Shimizu S-Pulse

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Shimizu S-Pulse will be looking for a repeat result of the 0-2 J1 League success vs FC Tokyo.

In that match, Shimizu S-Pulse had 45% possession and 4 attempts on goal with 2 on target. For Shimizu S-Pulse, the goals were scored by Koya Kitagawa (45') and Takashi Inui (79'). FC Tokyo had 12 attempts on goal with 5 of them on target.

It’s been a rare occasion in recent times that Shimizu S-Pulse haven’t conceded. In fact, Shimizu S-Pulse have been scored against in 5 of their previous 6 matches, letting in 8 goals in the process.

Coming into this clash, Shimizu S-Pulse are undefeated in their last 3 home league matches.

Nagoya Grampus

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Since a loss in their previous game against Kashiwa Reysol in J1 League competition, Nagoya Grampus and their travelling supporters will be hoping that they can get a better result in this one.

The stats tell the story, and Nagoya Grampus have been scored against in 6 of their last 6 matches, conceding 9 goals overall. At the back, Nagoya Grampus have not been doing too well. Regardless, time will tell if that trend will persist in this match.

A look at their previous results shows us that Nagoya Grampus:

• are undefeated by Shimizu S-Pulse when having played them away from home in the previous 3 matches in the league.
• haven’t won away from home in the past 7 league matches.

👥 Head to head

A look at their past head to head clashes dating back to 15/05/2021 shows us that Shimizu S-Pulse have won 1 of them and Nagoya Grampus 3, with the number of drawn matches being 2.

A combined sum of 11 goals were shared by the two clubs throughout the course of those matches, with 4 for Shimizu and 7 coming from N. Grampus. The average number of goals per game works out to 1.83.

The previous league game featuring these sides was J1 League match day 21 on 10/07/2022 when it finished Nagoya Grampus 0-2 Shimizu S-Pulse.

In that match, Nagoya Grampus managed 49% possession and 12 shots at goal with 4 of them on target.

On the other side, Shimizu S-Pulse had 11 shots on goal with 4 on target. Kenta Nishizawa (38') and Thiago Santana (95') scored.

The match was refereed by Tomohiro Inoue.

📰 Team News: Nagoya Grampus

Nagoya Grampus manager Kenta Hasegawa has to choose from a squad that has some fitness concerns. Daniel Schmidt (Meniscus injury), Kasper Junker (Calf strain) and Yuya Yamagishi (Knee medial ligament tear) can’t be considered.

🔮 Prediction

Our assessment here is that Nagoya Grampus will need to apply a lot of pressure to break down this Shimizu S-Pulse side who we think should score at least once to gain the upper hand.

We’re therefore anticipating a good battle with a 1-0 win for Shimizu S-Pulse when all is said and done.

Let’s see how this one goes.

💵 ⚽️ What are the best odds for this match?

In terms of the bookies’ odds on the full-time result market, victory for Shimizu S-Pulse is available for 2.35, betting on the draw is 3.1 and putting your money on the win for Nagoya Grampus gets you 3.3. Those are the best prices on offer at the moment.

Victor Martins, 18:16 29/04/2025