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As Nagoya Grampus prepares to host Machida Zelvia on May 30, 2026, both teams come into the match with encouraging recent form. Nagoya Grampus has secured victories in 3 of their last 5 outings, showcasing a defensive resilience paired with a developing attacking fluidity. They will be looking to leverage their home advantage at the Toyota Stadium, where they traditionally perform well.
In contrast, Machida Zelvia arrives on the back of an impressive run, winning 4 of their last 5 matches. Their recent performances indicate a strong tactical setup that effectively utilizes quick transitions and pressing to disrupt opposing defenses. This approach has not only produced results but also instilled confidence in a squad that thrives under pressure.
The bookmakers have set the odds closely, reflecting the competitive nature of the encounter, with Nagoya at 2.83 and Machida at 2.73. Our model predicts a tight contest, with a 33.8% chance of a home win, a 32.4% chance of a draw, and a narrow 34.2% probability of an away victory. As both sides seek to solidify their standings in the J1 League, fans can expect a closely fought match that could go either way.
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| Nagoya 34.2% |
Draw 30.6% |
Machida Zelvia 35.2% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.78 | 3.17 | 2.68 | ||
| 2.77 | 3.04 | 2.72 |
Latest Results
| 23.05.26 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Nagoya Grampus – 4:2 17.05.26 Cerezo Osaka – Nagoya Grampus – 6:1 10.05.26 Nagoya Grampus – Kyoto Sanga – 3:0 06.05.26 Nagoya Grampus – Gamba Osaka – 2:1 03.05.26 V-Varen Nagasaki – Nagoya Grampus – 1:2 |
22.05.26 Machida Zelvia – Urawa Red Diamonds – 1:0 17.05.26 Kawasaki Frontale – Machida Zelvia – 2:1 penalties 13.05.26 Machida Zelvia – Tokyo Verdy – 1:0 penalties 10.05.26 JEF United Chiba – Machida Zelvia – 0:2 06.05.26 Machida Zelvia – Yokohama F. Marinos – 2:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 30.11.25 Machida Zelvia – Nagoya Grampus – 3:1 02.03.25 Nagoya Grampus – Machida Zelvia – 1:2 06.07.24 Machida Zelvia – Nagoya Grampus – 1:0 02.03.24 Nagoya Grampus – Machida Zelvia – 0:1 16.08.17 Machida Zelvia – Nagoya Grampus – 3:4 |
Standings
Main
East
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Kashima Antlers | 18 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 31:11 | 45 |
| 2 | FC Tokyo | 18 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 32:18 | 37 |
| 3 | Machida | 18 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 28:22 | 37 |
| 4 | Kawasaki Frontale | 18 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 26:28 | 28 |
| 5 | Verdy | 18 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 22:26 | 28 |
| 6 | Urawa Reds | 18 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 25:22 | 25 |
| 7 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 18 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 28:31 | 20 |
| 8 | Kashiwa Reysol | 18 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 22:24 | 20 |
| 9 | Mito | 18 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 23:39 | 18 |
| 10 | Chiba | 18 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 18:34 | 12 |
West
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 18 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 29:25 | 35 |
| 2 | Cerezo Osaka | 18 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 30:21 | 31 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus | 18 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 33:31 | 31 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 18 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 31:23 | 30 |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka | 18 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 31:25 | 28 |
| 6 | Okayama | 18 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 26:29 | 26 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 18 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 23:25 | 24 |
| 8 | Kyoto | 18 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 22:28 | 23 |
| 9 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 18 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 21:29 | 21 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 21:31 | 21 |
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