Prediction Nagoya Grampus - Shimizu S-Pulse today 17:00 08/08/2026.

Japanese J1 League
Nagoya Grampus

Nagoya Grampus

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Shimizu S-Pulse

Shimizu S-Pulse

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Pre-match

Nagoya GrampusNagoya Grampus
Positive40%
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Nagoya Grampus demonstrated impressive recovery after a two-game losing streak, with three consecutive wins (a 3-0 victory over Kyoto Sanga, a 2-1 win against Gamba Osaka, a 2-1 win against V-Varen Nagasaki), showing timely tactical adjustments
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Nagoya Grampus has a stable goal-scoring performance, averaging 1.6 goals per game, with 4 games featuring 3 or more goals (accounting for 40% of their total games), demonstrating their notable attacking strength.
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Goalkeeper Daniel Schmidt and forward Yuya Yamagishi are stable pillars of the team, having played in 9 out of 10 recent matches, creating cohesion in the lineup.
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The 3-4-2-1 formation has remained stable in the last 10 matches, demonstrating consistency and effectiveness in the ball control playing style.
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The reserve team has good rotation potential, with players like Takuya Uchida, Kensuke Nagai, and Shungo Sugiura capable of taking on important roles when needed to adjust the game's tempo.
Neutral30%
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Nagoya Grampus's overall performance in their last 10 matches has been relatively balanced, with 4 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses, indicating instability but still maintaining the ability to compete.
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The high rate (70%) of matches featuring three or more goals reflects the frequent occurrence of open play; however, this also implies that defensive control is not strictly maintained.
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The 3-4-2-1 formation has been consistently applied, demonstrating tactical stability but also posing risks when the opponent adapts flexibly.
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Nagoya Grampus has not shown a clear sign of decline in their draws, despite some matches ending with unexpected scores (drew 2-2 with Machida Zelvia, drew 1-1 with Fagiano Okayama)
Negative30%
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Nagoya Grampus' defensive capabilities have many weaknesses, especially when facing strong teams, with an average of 3.4 goals per game in 3 losses (losing 6-1 to Cerezo Osaka, 4-2 to Sanfrecce Hiroshima)
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The inconsistency in performance has prevented Nagoya Grampus from maintaining stable results, with a mixed record of decisive victories and heavy defeats.
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Sho Inagaki's injury (absent for the last 3 matches) has created a gap in the midfield, despite having replacement options, it still affects the team's ability to control the game.
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The loss rate in the last 10 matches is 30%, along with conceding 17 goals (an average of 1.7 goals per game), highlighting a disparity between attack and defense performance.
Shimizu S-PulseShimizu S-Pulse
Positive30%
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Shimizu S-Pulse had two consecutive wins in tense matches, including a comeback victory over Kyoto Sanga 2-1 and a 1-1 draw with Cerezo Osaka, demonstrating their fighting spirit and ability to recover in difficult situations
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A stable starting lineup featuring experienced players such as goalkeeper Togo Umeda, defender Yutaka Yoshida, and forward Oh Se-hun helps maintain consistency in both playing style and match outcomes
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Shimizu S-Pulse's personnel strength is evenly distributed across positions, with flexibility in using the 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, and 3-4-2-1 formations, demonstrating tactical adaptability against different opponents
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The average number of corners at 4.6 per game reflects stable ball control, although not sufficient to convert into goals
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Shimizu S-Pulse has not kept a clean sheet in any of their last 10 matches, revealing a serious defensive weakness and poor ability to withstand the opponent's attacks
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Shimizu S-Pulse received 11 yellow cards (an average of 1.1 per game), reflecting a lack of discipline in play and a tendency to make mistakes in duels, particularly in heavy defeats such as the 0-3 loss to Yokohama F. Marinos.
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Unstable performance with a win rate of only 30%, a two-game losing streak, and inconsistency in playing style indicate difficulty in maintaining positive results.
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The match between Nagoya Grampus and Shimizu S-Pulse is expected to be an open game, with both teams aiming for proactive attacking play, exploiting spaces, and creating opportunities from quick counterattacks. Nagoya Grampus demonstrates superior ball control and stable scoring efficiency, while Shimizu S-Pulse stands out with flexibility in transitioning from defense to attack, particularly through wide breaks and quick responses from the forwards. Both teams have defenses that are not overly solid, creating conditions for a tense game, many dangerous situations, and the possibility of many goals. However, the tactical balance and defensive organization of each side will determine the level of explosiveness in the match, with an overall trend toward a tense game, numerous challenges, and continuous opportunities.
Prediction for the match between Nagoya Grampus and Shimizu S-Pulse is 2-1.
Expert Prediction:
Nagoya Grampus-0.25 @1.80
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