Nagoya Grampus vs Shimizu S-pulse: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Nagoya Grampus welcome Shimizu S-pulse to Toyota Stadium for a J1 League fixture on Saturday 8 August (11:00 WAT). In the table, Nagoya Grampus are 3rd, among the top four, on 31 points after 18 matches; Shimizu S-pulse are 7th (lower half) with 24.
Current form
Nagoya Grampus, last 5: LLDLL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Consadole Sapporo, away. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 2.2 conceded per game.
Shimizu S-pulse, last 5: WWLDL Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Karlsruher SC, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 2 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Shimizu S-pulse, collecting 1.2 points per game to 0.7 for Nagoya Grampus.
Head to head
When they last met (25 Apr 2026) it ended Shimizu S-pulse 0–2 Nagoya Grampus.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Nagoya Grampus 1.6 xG, Shimizu S-pulse 1.1 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 51%, GG 58%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Nagoya Grampus 50%, draw 25%, Shimizu S-pulse 25%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (74%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Nagoya Grampus 1–1 Shimizu S-pulse. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Nagoya Grampus50%fair 2.00 · @2.10
Draw25%fair 4.00 · @3.40
Shimizu S-pulse25%fair 3.98 · @3.40
2.70Expected goals
1.63Nagoya Grampus xG
1.07Shimizu S-pulse xG
58%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–011%
2–110%
2–09%
0–17%
0–07%
From our goals model: Nagoya Grampus 1.6 – 1.1 Shimizu S-pulse expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Nagoya Grampus vs Shimizu S-pulse?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Nagoya Grampus vs Shimizu S-pulse?
On our numbers Nagoya Grampus have a 50% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Shimizu S-pulse 25%.
How many goals will there be in Nagoya Grampus vs Shimizu S-pulse?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Nagoya Grampus vs Shimizu S-pulse?
Our predicted score is Nagoya Grampus 1–1 Shimizu S-pulse, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Nagoya Grampus vs Shimizu S-pulse?
Nagoya Grampus vs Shimizu S-pulse (J1 League) kicks off on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 11:00 (West Africa Time) at Toyota Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.