Yokohama F. Marinos vs Nagoya Grampus prediction and betting tips on October 9, 2024
Game Prediction
In the first leg of the Japan League Cup on October 9, 2024, Yokohama F. Marinos will face Nagoya Grampus. For both clubs, this tournament is their last chance to salvage an otherwise underwhelming season, and each team will be eager to establish a foundation for success in this encounter.
Yokohama F. Marinos vs Nagoya Grampus: Key Stats and Trends
- Yokohama F. Marinos have lost six of their last eight matches.
- Nagoya Grampus have won three of their last four games.
- The most common scoreline between the two clubs is 1-1 (10 times).
- Yokohama F. Marinos have conceded in each of their last 7 matches.
- Yokohama F. Marinos have scored at least once in their last 17 matches.
- Nagoya Grampus have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 matches.
- Nagoya Grampus have scored in each of their last 5 matches.
- Yokohama F. Marinos win the first half in 30% of their matches, while Nagoya Grampus do so in 35%.
Our Prediction for Yokohama F. Marinos vs Nagoya Grampus
The "Sailors" came close to defending their J-League title last year but ultimately finished as runners-up, seven points behind Vissel Kobe. Meanwhile, Nagoya Grampus earned 52 points but narrowly missed out on fifth place due to tiebreakers, finishing behind Kashima Antlers.
This season, it seems Yokohama F. Marinos have prioritized the AFC Champions League, sacrificing consistency elsewhere. After winning the first leg of the Champions League final 2-1 against Al-Ain, they were hammered 1-5 in the UAE. Since then, they've been unable to regain stability, mixing good performances with poor ones. They lost their opening match of the new Champions League campaign to Gwangju, but then bounced back by beating Ulsan Hyundai. However, they recently lost to Kashiwa Reysol in the J-League. Nagoya Grampus have also faced their share of challenges, but coach Hasegawa has improved their form, with the only recent loss coming against Avispa Fukuoka after three consecutive wins.
Yokohama plays an open style of football, averaging around 1.7 goals both scored and conceded per game. Nagoya, on the other hand, is more cautious, scoring an average of 1.25 goals while conceding 1.19.
Yokohama F. Marinos vs Nagoya Grampus: Predicted Lineups
Yokohama F. Marinos (probable lineup): Popp – Nagato, Dudu, Hatanaka, Matsubara – Watanabe, Kida, Elber, Yan – Anderson Lopes, Amano
Nagoya Grampus (probable lineup): Langerak – Kawazura, Mikuni, Uchida – Tokumoto, Izumi, Morishima, Shiihashi, Inagaki, Nogami – Nagai
Head-to-Head: Yokohama F. Marinos vs Nagoya Grampus
Last season, these teams played to two draws, with Nagoya winning their March encounter 2-1.
Free Prediction Today for Yokohama F. Marinos vs Nagoya Grampus
A tough battle is expected between these inconsistent teams. We recommend betting on "total over 2.5 goals" (odds of 1.63).