Yokohama FC
- The hosts are battling for their survival under new boss Fumitake Miura, who took over in July 2025, while the visitors are looking to build on their Levain Cup success as they chase their own targets. Looking at the Yokohama FC vs Nagoya Grampus Eight prediction, both teams have everything to play for.
- In the middle of the J League 2025 table, Nagoya Grampus are 15th with 39 points from 33 games while Yokohama are 18th with 31 points from 33 games.
- The home team’s struggles have been particularly evident of late with just one win in their last five and three defeats. When considering Yokohama FC vs Nagoya Grampus Eight betting tips, their recent form is a key factor.
Nagoya Grampus Eight
- Nagoya Grampus are the more in-form of the two with three wins, one draw and just one defeat in their last five.
- Kenta Hasegawa has done a superb job since taking over in February 2022 and the team’s victory in the Levain Cup was well deserved, although they have been inconsistent on the road in the J League 2025 with only three wins, four draws and nine defeats from 16.
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Recent form:
- Nagoya Grampus Eight are coming into it with a little more momentum, however, having won their last game at home against Cerezo Osaka 2-1 and then drawn 0-0 away to Albirex Niigata.
Head-to-Head
- Yokohama FC are winless in their last two home games against Nagoya Grampus Eight in the J League.
- Nagoya Grampus Eight have won the last three meetings between the clubs in the J League, beating Yokohama 2-1 on home soil six months ago.
Key Players
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Players to watch:
- Lukian leads the attack for Yokohama with just four goals in 31 J League 2025 appearances, often the point of the spear for their high-intensity attacks.
- Sho Inagaki is more of a creator from midfield with eight in 33. Additionally, our Yokohama FC vs Nagoya Grampus Eight betting tips suggest he could be influential if the match turns into a midfield battle.
- Nagoya have the individual quality in the wings to unlock the defences on either side and the ability to defend well enough for this game to remain tight.
Betting Insights
- Backing under 2.5 goals at 1.52 looks a likely outcome, however, as Miura has to improve the production from up front without jeopardising the structure of his team’s defensive approach.
- The stats suggest Nagoya Grampus Eight have struggled on the road this season, averaging 1.56 goals against per game away from home.
- They have also won the last three head-to-head meetings between the teams, which is why we are taking the Grampus Eight as favorites here at 2.74, rather than the long-priced 2.77 on Yokohama FC.
Prediction
It is Nagoya’s superior form, head-to-head record and extra attacking edge that could see them edge this one.
