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Nagoya Grampus vs Kyoto Sanga: prediction and stats

J1 LeagueRegular Season - 14Kick-off on November 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM (UTC)Toyota Stadium, Toyota

Nagoya GrampusKyoto Sanga

The Footlab model makes Nagoya Grampus the favourite at 48%, against 23% for a draw and 28% for Kyoto Sanga. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Nagoya Grampus vs Kyoto Sanga?

A very open match: only 46 Elo points separate Nagoya Grampus (1,953) and Kyoto Sanga (1,907).

Nagoya Grampus win48 %
Draw23 %
Kyoto Sanga win28 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Nagoya Grampus have 5 wins, 2 draws and 8 defeats; Kyoto Sanga have 3, 3 and 9.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Nagoya Grampus
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 26, 2026Gainare Tottori(home)1-3Emperor Cup
Aug 22, 2026Gamba Osaka(home)3-1J1 League
Aug 15, 2026Kashima(away)1-2J1 League
Aug 8, 2026Shimizu S-pulse(home)0-1J1 League
Jul 25, 2026Consadole Sapporo(away)0-1Friendlies Clubs
Kyoto Sanga
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 26, 2026Maruyasu Okazaki(home)1-0Emperor Cup
Aug 22, 2026Mito Hollyhock(home)1-3J1 League
Aug 15, 2026Kawasaki Frontale(away)2-2J1 League
Aug 9, 2026V-varen Nagasaki(away)1-2J1 League
Jul 17, 2026Shonan Bellmare(home)1-4Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Nagoya Grampus win(s), 3 draw(s), 2 Kyoto Sanga win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
May 10, 2026Nagoya Grampus 3-0 Kyoto SangaJ1 League
Mar 22, 2026Kyoto Sanga 1-1 Nagoya GrampusJ1 League
Aug 10, 2025Nagoya Grampus 1-2 Kyoto SangaJ1 League
May 11, 2025Kyoto Sanga 1-1 Nagoya GrampusJ1 League
Aug 7, 2024Kyoto Sanga 3-2 Nagoya GrampusJ1 League
May 26, 2024Nagoya Grampus 1-1 Kyoto SangaJ1 League

Last archived meeting: Nagoya Grampus vs Kyoto Sanga on May 10, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Nagoya Grampus score 1.5 and concede 1.8 goals per match over their last 15; Kyoto Sanga score 0.9 and concede 2.1. The model gives a 65% probability of over 2.5 goals and 65% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Nagoya Grampus1.51.8211/1511/15
Kyoto Sanga0.92.138/159/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Nagoya Grampus sit 13th in J1 League (3 points from 3 matches) and Kyoto Sanga sit 18th (1 points from 3 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
13Nagoya Grampus3102443
18Kyoto Sanga3012471

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Nagoya Grampus vs Kyoto Sanga?
The Footlab model makes Nagoya Grampus the favourite at 48%, against 23% for a draw and 28% for Kyoto Sanga.
Where and when is Nagoya Grampus vs Kyoto Sanga played?
Nagoya Grampus vs Kyoto Sanga is played on November 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM (UTC) at Toyota Stadium, in the J1 League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 65% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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