Shimizu S-Pulse vs Nagoya Grampus predictions, Apr 25, 2026

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The upcoming clash between Shimizu S-Pulse and Nagoya Grampus on April 25, 2026, promises to be an intriguing encounter in the Japan J1 League. Shimizu S-Pulse will have the home advantage as they welcome a competitive Nagoya Grampus side to their stadium.

In terms of recent form, both teams have demonstrated consistency, each winning three of their last five matches. Shimizu has shown resilience, capitalizing on home support, which may play a crucial role in their tactical approach, looking to dominate possession and utilize the flanks. Conversely, Nagoya Grampus, known for their counterattacking prowess, may leverage their speed on transition to exploit any defensive gaps left by Shimizu.

The bookmakers have Shimizu at odds of 2.85 for a home win, while Nagoya is slightly favored away at 2.46. Our model predicts a 33.6% chance for a Shimizu victory, a 29% probability for a draw, and a 37.8% likelihood of Nagoya taking all three points.

With both teams in relatively strong form, this match could go either way, and fans can expect a closely contested battle on the pitch.

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Shimizu 33.2%

Draw 28.8%

Nagoya 38%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.89	3.4	2.5
	2.78	3.2	2.45
	2.81	3.22	2.46
	2.8	3	2.45
	2.85	3.31	2.46

Latest Results

11.04.26 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2:1 penalties 05.04.26 V-Varen Nagasaki – Shimizu S-Pulse – 0:3 01.04.26 Vissel Kobe – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2:0 22.03.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 3:1 18.03.26 Avispa Fukuoka – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1:2 penalties

19.04.26 Nagoya Grampus – Avispa Fukuoka – 3:2 penalties 11.04.26 Vissel Kobe – Nagoya Grampus – 3:2 04.04.26 Nagoya Grampus – Cerezo Osaka – 3:0 22.03.26 Kyoto Sanga – Nagoya Grampus – 2:1 penalties 18.03.26 Nagoya Grampus – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 2:1

Facts

Watch a clash between a mid-table side and a current leader (ranked 6 in the zone Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 11th place) and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 5th place)).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Shimizu won 1.

The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.

Shimizu may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Recently, Shimizu has had a series of away games.

In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Shimizu won 5 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 23:33. (average 1.2:1.7).

Including home matches between the teams, Shimizu won 2 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 12:22. (average 1.1:2).

Latest Head To Head

08.02.26 Nagoya Grampus – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1:0 21.06.25 Nagoya Grampus – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1:1 03.05.25 Shimizu S-Pulse – Nagoya Grampus – 0:3 10.07.22 Nagoya Grampus – Shimizu S-Pulse – 0:2 21.05.22 Shimizu S-Pulse – Nagoya Grampus – 1:2

Standings

2026

East

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Kashima Antlers	11	9	0	2	0	19:7	29
2	FC Tokyo	11	5	3	2	1	19:10	23
3	Machida	11	5	3	1	2	17:16	22
4	Verdy	11	4	3	0	4	17:15	18
5	Kawasaki Frontale	11	4	2	1	4	18:20	17
6	Mito	11	2	3	3	3	15:19	15
7	Urawa Reds	11	3	0	3	5	14:16	12
8	Kashiwa Reysol	11	3	1	0	7	15:16	11
9	Yokohama F. Marinos	11	3	0	0	8	14:20	9
10	Chiba	11	2	0	3	6	10:19	9

West

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Vissel Kobe	11	7	1	2	1	23:12	25
2	Gamba Osaka	11	3	4	2	2	19:16	19
3	Nagoya Grampus	11	4	2	2	3	20:17	18
4	Kyoto	11	4	2	1	4	17:15	17
5	Cerezo Osaka	11	4	2	1	4	13:11	17
6	Shimizu S-Pulse	11	3	2	4	2	15:14	17
7	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	11	4	2	0	5	17:14	16
8	V-Varen Nagasaki	11	4	0	0	7	10:17	12
9	Avispa Fukuoka	11	2	2	2	5	12:20	12
10	Okayama	11	2	1	4	4	13:23	12

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