J1 League Gameweek 3
Nagoya Grampus 1 - 3 FT V-varen Nagasaki
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⚖️ Balance
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🏆 Stakes
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⭐ Stars
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vs
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⚖️ Balance
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🏆 Stakes
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⭐ Stars
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
21' Yudai Kimura
Motoki Hasegawa 26'
HT
46' ↓ H. Koda ↑Y. Nogami
Thiago (Matheus Jesus) 58'
67' ↓ S. Tokumoto ↑R. Yamanaka
↓ Thiago ↑N. Campbell 68'
↓ R. Yamada ↑Diego Pituca 76'
N. Campbell (S. Yoneda) 79'
80' ↓ K. Nakayama ↑Y. Asano
80' ↓ T. Hara ↑K. Mikuni
80' ↓ Y. Yamagishi ↑S. Mori
↓ Y. Egawa ↑K. Kushibiki 84'
↓ M. Hasegawa ↑R. Yamasaki 84'
90' Y. Asano
N. Campbell (Matheus Jesus) 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Nagoya Grampus
Goalkeepers
Daniel Schmidt 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Teruki Hara
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Haruya Fujii 
SWEEPER
7
Cleanups
7
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Shuhei Tokumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Midfielders
Marcus Vinicius
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Katsuhiro Nakayama
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Sho Inagaki 
MAGNET
93
Activity
93
Activity
82
Passes
11
Duels
Tomoki Takamine
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
80
Passes
9
Duels
Hidemasa Koda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Yudai Kimura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuya Yamagishi
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
BENCH
Alexandre Pisano 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yuki Nogami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kennedy Egbus Mikuni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Soichiro Mori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuya Asano 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Takuya Uchida
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
Ryosuke Yamanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kensuke Nagai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V-varen Nagasaki
Goalkeepers
Masaaki Goto 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Ryosuke Shindo 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
89%
Duel Win %
Hayato Teruyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yusei Egawa
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Midfielders
Hijiri Onaga
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Hotaru Yamaguchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riku Yamada
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
S. Yoneda 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Forwards
Matheus Jesus 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Motoki Hasegawa
MAGNET
54
Activity
54
Activity
48
Passes
6
Duels
Thiago Santana 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.3
Rating
BENCH
Go Hatano
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kazuki Kushibiki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takashi Sawada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Pituca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tsubasa Kasayanagi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Matsumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Norman Campbell
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.6
Rating
Yuto Iwasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryogo Yamasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/03/2026 | V-varen Nagasaki | 1 - 2 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | Peace Stadium |
| 02/21/2026 | Nagoya Grampus | 1 - 3 | V-varen Nagasaki | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 09/15/2018 | Nagoya Grampus | 3 - 4 | V-varen Nagasaki | J1 League | Nagoya Mizuho Athletics Stadium |
| 05/12/2018 | V-varen Nagasaki | 3 - 0 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | Nagasaki Prefectural Stadium |
| 10/21/2017 | V-varen Nagasaki | 1 - 1 | Nagoya Grampus | J2 League | transcosmos Stadium Nagasaki (Isahaya) |
| 06/25/2017 | Nagoya Grampus | 2 - 0 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | Nagoya Mizuho Athletic Stadium (Nagoya) |
05/03/2026
02/21/2026
09/15/2018
05/12/2018
10/21/2017
06/25/2017
Nagoya Grampus Win
V-varen Nagasaki Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Nagoya Grampus
V-varen Nagasaki
Nagoya Grampus
V-varen Nagasaki
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Campbell’s Late Show Silences Toyota Stadium
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 71/100. A masterclass in counter-attacking efficiency saw the underdogs absorb immense pressure before striking with lethal precision to secure all three points.
The Opening Siege
The hosts set up camp in the opposition half almost instantly at Toyota Stadium. Nagoya Grampus dominated possession, holding 60% of the ball and orchestrating an unrelenting wave of attacks. Yuya Yamagishi pulled the strings in the final third, dictating a frantic tempo that kept the visitors firmly pinned back. The sheer volume of chances told the story of the half, with a staggering 30 shots attempted throughout the contest. A barrage of corners tested the visitors' resolve, pushing the match's Intensity to its absolute limits. Yet, despite the sustained pressure and territorial advantage, V-varen Nagasaki stood remarkably firm. Marshalled brilliantly by Yusei Egawa, their defensive block refused to buckle, frustrating the home faithful and setting the stage for a tactical heist.
The Tactical Pivot
Against the run of play, the match fractured in the 58th minute. The visitors launched a devastating counter-attack, culminating in Matheus Jesus slipping a precise pass to Thiago, who buried the opening goal. This sucker punch completely altered the tactical landscape. The hosts pushed even higher up the pitch, leaving vast expanses of grass in behind. Recognising the vulnerability, the visitors deployed N. Campbell from the bench in the 68th minute. His introduction proved utterly catastrophic for the home defence. Stretching the backline with his direct running, Campbell found his moment in the 79th minute. Latching onto a perfectly weighted ball from S. Yoneda, the substitute doubled the advantage, executing the underdog script to perfection.
Chaos at the Death
The dying moments delivered absolute pandemonium. With the hosts desperate to salvage something, the match's Balance completely unravelled in a blistering 11-minute goal flurry. Substitute Y. Asano finally breached the stubborn defence right on the 90-minute mark, threatening a miraculous comeback for the home side. However, the hope was extinguished as quickly as it arrived. Straight from the restart, Matheus Jesus again played creator, unleashing Campbell who calmly slotted home his second of the afternoon. This clinical brace sealed a remarkable smash-and-grab victory. The monumental Upset Factor reflects a contest where possession meant little against ruthless efficiency, as the travelling supporters erupted in sheer jubilation at the final whistle.
Key Questions
What made Norman Campbell the Man of the Match?
He delivered a breathtaking cameo off the bench, scoring twice late on to secure a massive upset victory for his side.
How did substitute Norman Campbell change the game?
His introduction terrorised the high defensive line, providing devastating pace on the counter to turn a narrow lead into a comprehensive win.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Top-Four Race Heats Up at Toyota Stadium
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. This crucial clash on February 21, 2026, will definitively test whether Nagoya's Champions League ambitions are genuine or purely theoretical.
The Setup
The lines are drawn as Nagoya Grampus welcome V-varen Nagasaki to Toyota Stadium. While a modest Stakes rating might suggest a routine fixture, the reality of the league table dictates otherwise. Sitting fifth with 16 points, Nagoya are knocking loudly on the top-four door, while the visitors trail in eighth with 12 points, desperate to remain relevant in the qualification hunt. Both sides carry a wildly erratic Form rating into this encounter. Nagoya's bizarre pattern of trading wins and losses over their last five matches proves they can beat anyone on their day, yet remain intensely vulnerable. The data highlights a high expected goal output for this fixture, meaning we can anticipate an aggressive, front-foot approach from the opening whistle. High-caliber Stars on both sides will be eager to exploit any structural weaknesses.
Key Battle
A solid Balance rating points to an even battle in the middle of the park, but this game will be won and lost in the penalty areas. Nagoya's defensive solidity relies heavily on the heroics of Daniel Schmidt, whose spectacular shot-stopping has masked occasional structural flaws. He faces a stiff test against a Nagasaki attacking unit featuring Matheus Jesus and M. Hasegawa. If the visitors fail to overwhelm the home goalkeeper early, their confidence will erode.
Our Prediction
Home advantage gives Nagoya the decisive edge. We expect them to absorb Nagasaki's initial bursts before establishing dominance through clinical transitional play. Our take is a tightly contested 2-1 victory for the hosts, securing three vital points and deepening Nagasaki's away woes.