J1 League Gameweek 4
Nagoya Grampus 2 - 1 FT Fagiano Okayama
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Yoshitake Suzuki (Lucas Marcos Meireles) 38'
40' Ryuji Izumi
43' Sho Inagaki
HT
Na Sang-Ho 60'
↓ Na Sang-Ho ↑Léo Gaúcho 62'
66' Yuya Asano
67' Yuya Yamagishi
Léo Gaúcho 70'
70' ↓ Yuki Nogami ↑Yota Sato
↓ Ataru Esaka ↑Kamiya Yuta 76'
↓ Lucas Marcos Meireles ↑Kota Kawano 76'
83' ↓ Ryuji Izumi ↑Kensuke Nagai
↓ Towa Yamane ↑Noah Kenshin Browne 83'
83' ↓ Yuya Yamagishi ↑Hidemasa Koda
↓ Yoshitake Suzuki ↑Ikedo Shu 83'
Eiji Miyamoto 86'
90'+1 Katsuhiro Nakayama
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Nagoya Grampus
Goalkeepers
Alexandre Pisano 
MAGNET
63
Activity
63
Activity
62
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
Yuki Nogami 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Haruya Fujii 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
Shuhei Tokumoto 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
42%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Yuya Asano 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Sho Inagaki 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Tomoki Takamine
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
63
Passes
8
Duels
Katsuhiro Nakayama 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.5
Rating
Ryuji Izumi 
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Yudai Kimura
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Yuya Yamagishi
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
BENCH
Yohei Takeda 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Harumu Kubo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yota Sato
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
Taichi Kikuchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hidemasa Koda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomoya Koyamatsu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Masahito Ono
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kensuke Nagai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shungo Sugiura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fagiano Okayama
Goalkeepers
Lennart Moser
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Hiroshi Omori
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
53%
Duel Win %
Yugo Tatsuta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yoshitake Suzuki 
TRANSFORMER
1
Goals
1
Goals
8
Aerials Won
1
Tackles
Midfielders
Kosuke Shirai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eiji Miyamoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oberdan 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
6
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Towa Yamane
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Na Sang-ho
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
6%
Pass Acc
Ataru Esaka
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Forwards
Lucão 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
BENCH
Shun Matsuda
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daichi Tagami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haruka Motoyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Shu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuta Kamiya
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Ibuki Fujita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Kenshin Browne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Léo Gaúcho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kota Kawano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2026 | Nagoya Grampus | 1 - 1 (PEN 4-5) | Fagiano Okayama | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 03/01/2026 | Fagiano Okayama | 1 - 1 (PEN 5-4) | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | City Light Stadium |
| 09/13/2025 | Fagiano Okayama | 0 - 1 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | City Light Stadium |
| 05/06/2025 | Nagoya Grampus | 0 - 0 | Fagiano Okayama | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 08/02/2021 | Nagoya Grampus | 1 - 0 | Fagiano Okayama | Emperor Cup | Minato Soccer Stadium |
| 11/05/2017 | Fagiano Okayama | 0 - 1 | Nagoya Grampus | J2 League | City Light Stadium (Okayama) |
| 02/26/2017 | Nagoya Grampus | 2 - 0 | Fagiano Okayama | J2 League | Nagoya Mizuho Athletic Stadium (Nagoya) |
| 10/10/2012 | Fagiano Okayama | 2 - 3 | Nagoya Grampus | Emperor Cup | Toyama Athletic Recreation Park Stadium |
04/29/2026
03/01/2026
09/13/2025
05/06/2025
08/02/2021
11/05/2017
02/26/2017
10/10/2012
Nagoya Grampus Win
Fagiano Okayama Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +10
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -6
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Nakayama's 90th-Minute Heroics Seal Thrilling Comeback for Nagoya
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 76/100. A breathless final-minute winner capped off a match that proved possession means nothing without the heart to fight back.
The Opening Act
Nagoya Grampus dominated possession from the early exchanges, holding a commanding 65% of the ball, but it was Fagiano Okayama who struck a shocking first blow at Toyota Stadium. Against the run of play, Yoshitake Suzuki found the back of the net in the 38th minute, silencing the home crowd after latching onto a pass from Lucas Marcos Meireles. Despite seeing little of the ball, the visitors proved lethal in transition. The Balance of the match shifted completely as the hosts scrambled to respond. Dictating the tempo is one thing, but converting that into tangible results is another, and Okayama exposed a momentary lapse in concentration to take a surprise lead. They soaked up the pressure and capitalised on their chances, proving that efficiency often trumps pure possession.
The Pivot
The response from Nagoya was absolute lightning. Just two minutes after falling behind, drama erupted as VAR confirmed a penalty for a crucial foul involving Ryuji Izumi. Stepping up to the spot, Sho Inagaki showed nerves of steel to bury the penalty in the 43rd minute, restoring parity before the halftime whistle. From that moment, the Intensity of the contest skyrocketed. A combined 30 shots rained down on both goals, with 15 corners keeping the penalty areas under constant siege. The pitch turned into a chaotic battlefield, with neither side willing to settle for a single point as the tackles flew in and the tempo reached a fever pitch. It was a breathtaking phase of the match that showcased the sheer attacking intent of both J1 League sides.
Resolution
As the clock ticked towards full time, it felt like the match might end in a grueling stalemate, but Katsuhiro Nakayama had other plans. In the 90th minute, Nakayama latched onto a loose ball to smash home a spectacular late winner, sending the home faithful into absolute delirium. This was a classic comeback that will undoubtedly boost morale for Nagoya as they look to climb away from the lower half of the table. For Okayama, it is a bitter pill to swallow after defending valiantly for so long. The sheer grit required to flip a deficit into a dramatic triumph speaks volumes about the hosts' mental resilience this season. This victory gives them a crucial three points, altering the trajectory of their early campaign and reminding everyone of their fighting spirit.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by K. Nakayama?
Nakayama's 90th-minute strike broke a tense deadlock, completely shifting the match narrative and sealing a sensational comeback victory right at the death.
How did Nagoya Grampus complete the comeback from behind?
After Suzuki's opener, Nagoya quickly equalized via Inagaki's penalty before sustaining heavy pressure, eventually finding Nakayama's injury-time winner to snatch the points.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Early Relegation Fears Surface at Toyota Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 31/100. With both sides desperate to avoid an early-season crisis, this clash promises more tension than technical brilliance.
The Setup
On August 29, 2026, Toyota Stadium hosts a clash that already carries the heavy scent of a relegation battle. Nagoya Grampus find themselves languishing in 18th place after a disastrous start, desperate to claw their way to safety. Meanwhile, Fagiano Okayama sit neatly in 10th, aiming to consolidate their mid-table comfort. The data tells a compelling story: a remarkably high Balance rating highlights how little separates these two squads on the pitch, despite the gap in the standings. However, the hosts' dismal Form—two consecutive defeats—hangs like a dark cloud over the venue. While the overarching Stakes might appear modest this early in the campaign, dropping further points here could plunge Nagoya into a full-blown crisis. They will desperately need their few Stars to step up and drag them out of the mire.
Key Battle
With individual standouts scarce, this matchup will be defined by a grueling tactical war of attrition. Nagoya Grampus's midfield unit faces a rigorous test against a highly disciplined Fagiano Okayama defensive block. The visitors will likely sit deep, daring the struggling hosts to break them down. With absolutely no margin for error, Nagoya must find a way to orchestrate fluid passing sequences and crack a stubborn away backline. Expect a physical, congested battle in the middle of the park where every loose ball could determine the outcome.
Our Prediction
A cagey, nerve-shredding 1-1 draw. Given their fragile confidence, Nagoya Grampus will likely dominate the early possession but lack the cutting edge to put the game to bed. Fagiano Okayama are perfectly equipped to absorb that pressure and strike on the counter. Ultimately, fear of losing will override the desire to win, resulting in a tense stalemate that does little to ease the home side's anxieties.