Our Nagoya Grampus vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction: 1-2
Nagoya Grampus vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 10:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday March 18, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.
This Nagoya Grampus vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Nagoya Grampus's Last Match – Avispa Fukuoka vs Nagoya Grampus
Nagoya Grampus will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 5-1 Japan J-League victory over Avispa Fukuoka on March 7. In that match, Nagoya Grampus saw 60% of the ball and created 17 goal attempts, with 9 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Avispa Fukuoka | 40% | 9 (4) | 1.23 | 40 |
 Nagoya Grampus | 60% | 17 (9) | 2.14 | 59 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Last Match – Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Johor Darul Takzim
Sanfrecce Hiroshima will look to carry forward their winning form after a 1-0 AFC Champions League Elite success over Johor Darul Takzim on March 11. In that match, Sanfrecce Hiroshima recorded 64% possession, firing 9 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 64% | 9 (2) | 1.99 | 63 |
 Johor Darul Takzim | 36% | 3 (3) | 0.18 | 17 |
Nagoya Grampus vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Stats
Key Stats
| Nagoya Grampus | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.94 | Attacking Strength | 1.37 |
| 1.54 | Defence Strength | 0.58 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Nagoya Grampus are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima average 1.6 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.