Nagoya Grampus vs V-Varen Nagasaki predictions, Feb 21, 2026

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As Nagoya Grampus prepares to host V-Varen Nagasaki on February 21, 2026, both teams enter this Japan J1 League matchup with contrasting recent performances. Nagoya Grampus is riding high with two consecutive victories, showcasing a strong attacking presence and solid defensive organization. Their ability to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities has been a hallmark of their recent games, making them a formidable opponent at home.

On the other hand, V-Varen Nagasaki has struggled to find form, failing to secure a win in their last two matches. This downturn could be linked to difficulties in both offensive efficiency and defensive stability, leaving them vulnerable against a confident Nagoya side.

With bookmakers favoring the home team at odds of 1.87 compared to V-Varen’s 4.09, the expectations are clear. Fans can anticipate a match where Nagoya Grampus will likely aim to control the tempo and exploit any defensive lapses from Nagasaki. However, as with any sporting event, the outcome remains uncertain and dependent on the teams’ performances on the day.

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Nagoya 49.4%

Draw 27.2%

V-Varen Nagasaki 23.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

Outrights of Japan J1 League Nagoya Grampus: 0.84% V-Varen Nagasaki: 0.34%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.91	3.6	4.17
	1.9	3.35	3.9
	1.88	3.5	4.03
	1.85	3.3	4
	1.87	3.61	4.08
	1.9	3.4	4

Latest Results

15.02.26 Gamba Osaka – Nagoya Grampus – 0:1 penalties 08.02.26 Nagoya Grampus – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1:0 06.12.25 Nagoya Grampus – Avispa Fukuoka – 1:0 30.11.25 Machida Zelvia – Nagoya Grampus – 3:1 08.11.25 Kashiwa Reysol – Nagoya Grampus – 1:0

13.02.26 Vissel Kobe – V-Varen Nagasaki – 2:0 06.02.26 V-Varen Nagasaki – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1:3 29.11.25 Tokushima Vortis – V-Varen Nagasaki – 1:1 22.11.25 V-Varen Nagasaki – Mito HollyHock – 2:1 08.11.25 Ehime FC – V-Varen Nagasaki – 0:4

Facts

V-Varen Nagasaki may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, Nagoya is seen as the favorite.

In the last 4 head-to-head matches, Nagoya won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 6:8. (average 1.5:2).

Including home matches between the teams, Nagoya won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 5:4. (average 2.5:2).

Latest Head To Head

15.09.18 Nagoya Grampus – V-Varen Nagasaki – 3:4 12.05.18 V-Varen Nagasaki – Nagoya Grampus – 3:0 21.10.17 V-Varen Nagasaki – Nagoya Grampus – 1:1 25.06.17 Nagoya Grampus – V-Varen Nagasaki – 2:0

Standings

2026

East

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Verdy	2	2	0	0	0	5:2	6
2	Kawasaki Frontale	2	1	1	0	0	6:3	5
3	Machida	2	1	1	0	0	6:4	5
4	FC Tokyo	2	0	2	0	0	4:2	4
5	Urawa Reds	2	1	0	1	0	3:2	4
6	Kashima Antlers	2	1	0	1	0	2:2	4
7	Mito	2	0	0	1	1	3:6	1
8	Chiba	2	0	0	1	1	0:3	1
9	Yokohama F. Marinos	2	0	0	0	2	2:4	0
10	Kashiwa Reysol	2	0	0	0	2	4:7	0

West

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	2	1	1	0	0	5:2	5
2	Vissel Kobe	2	1	1	0	0	4:1	5
3	Nagoya Grampus	2	1	1	0	0	2:0	5
4	Cerezo Osaka	2	1	0	1	0	2:1	4
5	Kyoto	2	0	1	1	0	3:3	3
6	Gamba Osaka	2	0	1	1	0	1:1	3
7	Avispa Fukuoka	2	0	1	0	1	2:3	2
8	Okayama	2	0	0	2	0	2:4	2
9	Shimizu S-Pulse	2	0	0	1	1	1:3	1
10	V-Varen Nagasaki	2	0	0	0	2	1:5	0

Japan J1 League Outrights

1. Kashima Antlers: 5 (16.92%)

2. Sanfrecce Hiroshima: 6 (14.1%)

3. Vissel Kobe: 7 (12.08%)

4. Kashiwa Reysol: 7 (12.08%)

5. Kyoto: 8 (10.57%)

6. Machida Zelvia: 10 (8.46%)

7. Kawasaki Frontale: 12 (7.05%)

8. Urawa Reds: 23 (3.68%)

9. Cerezo Osaka: 26 (3.25%)

10. FC Tokyo: 26 (3.25%)

11. Gamba Osaka: 29 (2.92%)

12. Yokohama F. Marinos: 51 (1.66%)

13. Verdy: 81 (1.04%)

14. Nagoya Grampus: 101 (0.84%)

15. Avispa Fukuoka: 201 (0.42%)

16. Okayama: 251 (0.34%)

17. Mito: 251 (0.34%)

18. Chiba: 251 (0.34%)

19. Shimizu S-Pulse: 251 (0.34%)

20. V-Varen Nagasaki: 251 (0.34%)

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