Prediction for match Nagoya Grampus — Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Odds and Probability of Match Outcome

In the J1 League on March 18, 2026, Nagoya Grampus will face Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Bookmakers have Sanfrecce Hiroshima as the favorite: their win is priced at 2.22, Nagoya Grampus's victory is at 2.97, and a draw is at 3.58. The probabilities are as follows: Nagoya Grampus at 31.57%, draw at 26.19%, and Sanfrecce Hiroshima at 42.24%. This setup reflects confidence in Sanfrecce Hiroshima's strength, although Nagoya Grampus is not seen as a clear underdog. For goal totals, the over 2.5 goals bet stands at 1.99, and both teams to score: yes is at 1.77.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Nagoya Grampus played as follows: March 14, 2026 - Nagoya Grampus vs Vissel Kobe - 0-3, March 7, 2026 - Avispa Fukuoka vs Nagoya Grampus - 1-5, March 1, 2026 - Fagiano Okayama vs Nagoya Grampus - 6-5. Sanfrecce Hiroshima's recent results are: March 14, 2026 - Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Gamba Osaka - 2-0, March 11, 2026 - Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Johor Darul Ta'zim - 1-0, March 4, 2026 - Johor Darul Ta'zim vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima - 3-1. In their head-to-head on August 27, 2025, Nagoya Grampus lost to Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-4. Over the last five matches, Nagoya Grampus has an average possession of 56.2%, receives 1 yellow card, commits 11.2 fouls, and 2 offsides per game. Sanfrecce Hiroshima averages 47.2% possession, 1.2 yellow cards, 11.6 fouls, and 2.6 offsides per game.

How Many Goals Will be in the Nagoya Grampus vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Match

In the last five matches, both teams have seen over 2.5 goals three times and under 2.5 twice. Nagoya Grampus averages 3 goals per game, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima averages 2.6. Both teams score 1.4 goals per match, with Nagoya Grampus conceding 1.6 and Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1.2. For Nagoya Grampus, four out of five matches had over 1.5 goals in the second half, while only once in the first half was over 1.5 achieved. For Sanfrecce Hiroshima, three out of five games had two or more goals in the second half, and all five first halves saw under 1.5. The most frequent goal interval for Nagoya Grampus is the 76-90 minute (100%), for Sanfrecce Hiroshima this period accounts for 38% of their goals scored and 80% of goals conceded. This trend suggests a high likelihood of a productive second half, supporting the over 2.5 goals bet at 1.99.

Analysis of Corner Totals

Nagoya Grampus averages 4.6 corners per match, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima averages 7.6. In the last five games, Nagoya Grampus surpassed the 9.5 corner total three times, and Sanfrecce Hiroshima did so four times. Among the available corner totals, there is a line for over 9.5 at 1.87 and under 9.5 also at 1.87. Sanfrecce Hiroshima is favored to win the corner count with odds of 1.62. Given that both teams frequently surpass high corner totals, betting on over 9.5 corners seems logical for this match.