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As the J1 League clash approaches on March 18, 2026, Nagoya Grampus will host Sanfrecce Hiroshima at their home ground. Both teams come into this fixture with contrasting recent performances.
Nagoya Grampus has managed to secure victory in only 2 of their last 5 outings, indicating some inconsistency in form. However, they will rely on their home advantage and tactical discipline to turn the tide in their favor. Their attacking strategies typically emphasize quick transitions and exploiting spaces, which could be pivotal against a resilient Sanfrecce side.
On the other hand, Sanfrecce Hiroshima enters the match with a stronger recent track record, having won 3 of their last 5 matches. Known for their structured play and solid defense, Sanfrecce is adept at controlling tempo and could leverage this ability to stifle Nagoya’s attacking threats.
The bookmakers reflect a slight preference for an away win, offering odds of 2.18 for Sanfrecce Hiroshima compared to 2.9 for Nagoya Grampus. According to model predictions, there’s a 32.7% chance for a home victory, a 24.1% draw, and a 43.3% probability for an away win. In this tightly contested matchup, both teams have avenues to exploit, leaving the outcome open to the uncertainties of the game.
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| Nagoya 31.5% |
Draw 25.3% |
Hiroshima 43.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Outrights of Japan J1 League Sanfrecce Hiroshima: 18.33% Nagoya Grampus: 1.56%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.05 | 3.94 | 2.21 | |
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3 | 3.5 | 2.15 | |
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2.94 | 3.74 | 2.18 | |
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2.9 | 3.6 | 2.15 | |
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2.89 | 3.98 | 2.17 |
Latest Results
| 14.03.26 Nagoya Grampus – Vissel Kobe – 0:3 07.03.26 Avispa Fukuoka – Nagoya Grampus – 1:5 01.03.26 Fagiano Okayama – Nagoya Grampus – 2:1 penalties 21.02.26 Nagoya Grampus – V-Varen Nagasaki – 1:3 15.02.26 Gamba Osaka – Nagoya Grampus – 0:1 penalties |
14.03.26 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Gamba Osaka – 2:0 11.03.26 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Johor Darul Takzim FC – 1:0 04.03.26 Johor Darul Takzim FC – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 3:1 27.02.26 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Kyoto Sanga – 1:2 22.02.26 Cerezo Osaka – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 27.08.25 Nagoya Grampus – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2:4 28.06.25 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Nagoya Grampus – 1:2 20.04.25 Nagoya Grampus – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2:1 08.09.24 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Nagoya Grampus – 1:3 penalties 04.09.24 Nagoya Grampus – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 0:1 |
Standings
2026
East
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Kashima Antlers | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10:4 | 16 |
| 2 | FC Tokyo | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11:6 | 12 |
| 3 | Machida | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:8 | 12 |
| 4 | Verdy | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11:9 | 11 |
| 5 | Urawa Reds | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9:6 | 10 |
| 6 | Kawasaki Frontale | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10:8 | 7 |
| 7 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7:11 | 6 |
| 8 | Mito | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8:14 | 5 |
| 9 | Chiba | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4:10 | 5 |
| 10 | Kashiwa Reysol | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7:12 | 3 |
West
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9:3 | 11 |
| 2 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10:5 | 11 |
| 3 | Gamba Osaka | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9:8 | 11 |
| 4 | Kyoto | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8:7 | 9 |
| 5 | Cerezo Osaka | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:5 | 9 |
| 6 | Nagoya Grampus | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9:9 | 9 |
| 7 | Okayama | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7:9 | 8 |
| 8 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6:8 | 8 |
| 9 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7:9 | 6 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4:12 | 2 |
Japan J1 League Outrights
1. Kashima Antlers: 3.25 (24.42%)
2. Sanfrecce Hiroshima: 4.33 (18.33%)
3. Vissel Kobe: 5.5 (14.43%)
4. Kyoto: 9 (8.82%)
5. Machida Zelvia: 11 (7.21%)
6. FC Tokyo: 15 (5.29%)
7. Kawasaki Frontale: 19 (4.18%)
8. Kashiwa Reysol: 19 (4.18%)
9. Gamba Osaka: 21 (3.78%)
10. Urawa Reds: 29 (2.74%)
11. Cerezo Osaka: 51 (1.56%)
12. Nagoya Grampus: 51 (1.56%)
13. Verdy: 67 (1.18%)
14. Okayama: 151 (0.53%)
15. Yokohama F. Marinos: 201 (0.39%)
16. Shimizu S-Pulse: 201 (0.39%)
17. V-Varen Nagasaki: 201 (0.39%)
18. Mito: 301 (0.26%)
19. Chiba: 401 (0.2%)
20. Avispa Fukuoka: 501 (0.16%)
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