Nagoya Grampus vs FC Tokyo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Aug 2025

J1 League Betting Preview: Nagoya Grampus vs FC Tokyo

Nagoya Grampus host FC Tokyo in this Japanese J1 league fixture at Toyota Stadium, with kick-off set for 18:00 on Sunday 31 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Grampus Look Great Value

If you agree with our verdict that Nagoya Grampus are going to beat Tokyo, consider backing them at 1.66 on the Asian Handicap 0.0. There’s money back if the game finishes level.

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Teams’ Previous H2H Saw 3-1 Tokyo Victory

Nagoya Grampus have lost on their last four outings. In a recent home game at Toyota Stadium, they were beaten 4-3 by Kawasaki Frontale. The Red Whales had just 36% possession and recorded six shots on target, while Soichiro Mori, Teruki Hara and Ryuji Izumi got among the goals.

FC Tokyo were defeated in their previous game, being turned over 4-0 at home to Kyoto Sanga at Ajinomoto Stadium. Rikizo Matsuhashi's team dominated possession with 71% of the ball and recorded nine shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Tokyo have claimed consecutive wins over Grampus and both were home victories at Ajinomoto Stadium, featuring 3-1 and 4-1 scorelines. In the past 10 H2H meetings, we have seen four draws and three wins each.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
15	FC Tokyo	28	8	7	13	30	42	-12	30:42	31
16	Nagoya Grampus	28	7	8	13	34	42	-8	34:42	29

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3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts. Grampus have had 46.9% possession and 4.7 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.6 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 8.3 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.2 corners.

Top goalscorer Teruki Hara has found the net 3 times, with Ryuji Izumi, Mateus and Yuya Yamagishi scoring 2 each. Sho Inagaki, Tsukasa Morishima and Taichi Kikuchi are the leading assists makers with 2.

Tokyo have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.2 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts. Rikizo Matsuhashi's men have averaged 53.2% possession, 6.5 corners taken and 4.1 corners against, while conceding 1.8 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts.

Motoki Nagakura and Marcelo Ryan have top scored with 3 goals, while Alexander Scholz is next on 1. Henrique, Yuto Nagatomo and Kento Hashimoto have been the top assists providers with 1 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Nagoya Grampus confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Alexandre Pisano (GK), Takuya Uchida, Haruya Fujii, Yota Sato, Soichiro Mori, Sho Inagaki, Tsukasa Morishima, Katsuhiro Nakayama, Ryuji Izumi, Yuya Yamagishi, Kensuke Nagai.

FC Tokyo confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Seung-Gyu Kim (GK), Soma Anzai, Alexander Scholz, Masato Morishige, Kashifu Bangunagande, Leon Nozawa, Keigo Higashi, Kyota Tokiwa, Kota Tawaratsumida, Motoki Nagakura, Keita Yamashita.

Nagoya Grampus vs FC Tokyo Prediction & Betting Tips

Make the most of Nagoya Grampus vs FC Tokyo with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, corners advice and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

Nagoya Grampus at 0.0 could be the best way forward. The Asian Handicap odds of 1.66 makes plenty of appeal, with our selection looking like the stand out bet for this J1 League game.

Our football picks always stem from lots of research and it begins by looking at the latest J1 League team news and current form. When we have a strong view of what might happen, we match up the latest numbers.

Key Nagoya Grampus vs FC Tokyo league stats:

• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Tokyo in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Tokyo in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Tokyo in 7 of their last 10 games against Grampus.

Grampus 0.0 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 60.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Grampus 2 - 1 Tokyo

There could be merit in backing Grampus to win 2-1. Odds of 6.10 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Corners Prediction

Tokyo To Have Most Corners

In seven consecutive games, Tokyo have won the Corner Match Bet. Tokyo should be capable of winning this Corner Match Bet and the odds of 2.02 look value.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Grampus

Total

9.90 4.70 5.20

Home

9.60 5.00 4.60

Away

8.70 3.40 5.30

Tokyo

Total

10.60 6.50 4.10

Home

10.50 5.20 5.30

Away

9.70 4.90 4.80

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Nagoya Grampus vs FC Tokyo Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Game Could Go Right to the Wire According to the Bookies

Nagoya Grampus are the shortest price to win this J1 League clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 46% probability due to their 2.18 betting odds. If you want to back the outsider, Tokyo are available at 2.90.

It sometimes pays to go down the Half-Time Result route and the draw is available at 2.15. Alternatively, Grampus can be backed at 2.95 and Tokyo are on offer at 3.55.

The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. Both Teams to Score is a two-way market and, when it comes to latest odds, there’s not much to separate Yes and No.

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Grampus Aiming to Get Back to Winning Ways at Home

Nagoya Grampus haven’t triumphed in four straight games at Toyota Stadium. Kenta Hasegawa's team have recorded four victories, three draws and three defeats in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Tokyo have collected five losses, three draws and two victories in the past 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

Grampus won 3-1 when they last played Tokyo at Toyota Stadium. There have been two draws in the past 4 H2H meetings at Toyota Stadium along with two Grampus wins.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Nagoya Grampus Home Stats		4-3-3	2.60	1.50	1.10	6	4	6	4
FC Tokyo Away Stats		2-3-5	3.00	1.30	1.70	6	4	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Nagoya Grampus vs FC Tokyo Lineups & Team News

Be smart with your bets — check the Grampus vs Tokyo team news beforehand. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the J1 League along with up-to-date injury news.

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