Match

Shimizu S-pulse vs Nagoya Grampus: prediction and stats

J1 LeagueRegular Season - 30Kick-off on April 17, 2027 at 10:00 AM (UTC)IAI Stadium Nihondaira, Shizuoka

Shimizu S-pulseNagoya Grampus

The Footlab model makes Shimizu S-pulse the favourite at 37%, against 26% for a draw and 37% for Nagoya Grampus. 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 Shimizu S-pulse vs Nagoya Grampus?

A very open match: only 53 Elo points separate Shimizu S-pulse (1,901) and Nagoya Grampus (1,953).

Shimizu S-pulse win37 %
Draw26 %
Nagoya Grampus win37 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Shimizu S-pulse have 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 defeats; Nagoya Grampus have 5, 2 and 8.

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

Shimizu S-pulse
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 26, 2026Osaka(home)2-1Emperor Cup
Aug 22, 2026Cerezo Osaka(away)0-1J1 League
Aug 15, 2026Yokohama F. Marinos(home)0-1J1 League
Aug 8, 2026Nagoya Grampus(away)1-0J1 League
Jul 18, 2026Karlsruher SC(away)3-1Friendlies Clubs
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

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Shimizu S-pulse win(s), 2 draw(s), 3 Nagoya Grampus win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Aug 8, 2026Nagoya Grampus 0-1 Shimizu S-pulseJ1 League
Apr 25, 2026Shimizu S-pulse 0-2 Nagoya GrampusJ1 League
Feb 8, 2026Nagoya Grampus 1-0 Shimizu S-pulseJ1 League
Jun 21, 2025Nagoya Grampus 1-1 Shimizu S-pulseJ1 League
May 3, 2025Shimizu S-pulse 0-3 Nagoya GrampusJ1 League
Mar 3, 2024Nagoya Grampus 1-1 Shimizu S-pulseFriendlies Clubs

Last archived meeting: Nagoya Grampus vs Shimizu S-pulse on Aug 8, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Shimizu S-pulse score 0.9 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Nagoya Grampus score 1.5 and concede 1.8. The model gives a 55% probability of over 2.5 goals and 59% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Shimizu S-pulse0.91.319/156/15
Nagoya Grampus1.51.8211/1511/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Shimizu S-pulse sit 15th in J1 League (3 points from 3 matches) and Nagoya Grampus sit 13th (3 points from 3 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
13Nagoya Grampus3102443
15Shimizu S-pulse3102123

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 Shimizu S-pulse vs Nagoya Grampus?
The Footlab model makes Shimizu S-pulse the favourite at 37%, against 26% for a draw and 37% for Nagoya Grampus.
Where and when is Shimizu S-pulse vs Nagoya Grampus played?
Shimizu S-pulse vs Nagoya Grampus is played on April 17, 2027 at 10:00 AM (UTC) at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, in the J1 League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 55% 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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