J1 League Gameweek 5
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 3 - 0 FT Nagoya Grampus
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Futmetrix Verdict
93
Plzen
vs
Union St. Gilloise
Thu, Sep 17 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
4
⚖️ Balance
100
🏆 Stakes
100
⭐ Stars
45
A gritty start to European nights.
Futmetrix Verdict
56
OFI
vs
1899 Hoffenheim
Thu, Sep 17 • 16:45 UTC
⚡ Form
7
⚖️ Balance
54
🏆 Stakes
100
⭐ Stars
45
Hoffenheim huge favorites in Crete trip.
Futmetrix Verdict
59
Real Betis
vs
Getafe
Thu, Sep 17 • 17:00 UTC
⚡ Form
43
⚖️ Balance
67
🏆 Stakes
33
⭐ Stars
70
Getafe's survival instincts face Betis test.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Sho Inagaki 17'
45' ↓ Takumu Kawamura ↑Sébastien Haller
HT
71' Mutsuki Kato
73' ↓ Mutsuki Kato ↑Shun Ayukawa
73' ↓ Hayao Kawabe ↑Yotaro Nakajima
↓ Ryuji Izumi ↑Tomoya Koyamatsu 74'
↓ Yuya Asano ↑Hidemasa Koda 74'
↓ Yuki Nogami ↑Yota Sato 74'
80' Akito Suzuki (Sébastien Haller)
↓ Yuya Yamagishi ↑Kensuke Nagai 82'
85' ↓ Shunki Higashi ↑Takaaki Shichi
87' Taishi Matsumoto
90' ↓ Akito Suzuki ↑Sota Koshimichi
90'+1 Sébastien Haller (Shun Ayukawa)
Yota Sato 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Goalkeepers
Issei Ouchi 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Shuto Nakano 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Hayato Araki 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sho Sasaki 
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
89
Passes
1
Duels
Midfielders
Naoto Arai
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
56
Passes
17
Duels
Hayao Kawabe 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Taishi Matsumoto
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Shunki Higashi
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Mutsuki Kato 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Takumu Kawamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
45
Entry
Forwards
Akito Suzuki 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Keisuke Osako 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Takaaki Shichi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Ju-sung
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daiki Suga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sota Koshimichi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yotaro Nakajima 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
R. Noguchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shun Ayukawa 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Sébastien Haller 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
Nagoya Grampus
Goalkeepers
Alexandre Pisano
MAGNET
59
Activity
59
Activity
59
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Yuki Nogami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Haruya Fujii 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Shuhei Tokumoto
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Yuya Asano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Sho Inagaki
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
64
Passes
5
Duels
Tomoki Takamine
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
65
Passes
7
Duels
Katsuhiro Nakayama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryuji Izumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Yudai Kimura
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Yuya Yamagishi
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
BENCH
Yohei Takeda
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yota Sato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomoya Koyamatsu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
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
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shungo Sugiura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23/2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 4 - 2 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima |
| 03/18/2026 | Nagoya Grampus | 2 - 1 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 08/27/2025 | Nagoya Grampus | 2 - 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | Emperor Cup | Toyota Stadium |
| 06/28/2025 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 1 - 2 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | Hiroshima Big Arch |
| 04/20/2025 | Nagoya Grampus | 2 - 1 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 09/08/2024 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 1 - 2 (AET) | Nagoya Grampus | J-League Cup | Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima |
| 09/04/2024 | Nagoya Grampus | 0 - 1 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J-League Cup | Toyota Stadium |
| 08/17/2024 | Nagoya Grampus | 1 - 2 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 05/06/2024 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 2 - 3 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima |
| 09/30/2023 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 3 - 1 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | EDION Stadium |
05/23/2026
03/18/2026
08/27/2025
06/28/2025
04/20/2025
09/08/2024
09/04/2024
08/17/2024
05/06/2024
09/30/2023
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Win
Nagoya Grampus Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 5 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: +2
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -4
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: 7 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Nagoya Grampus
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Nagoya Grampus
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Late Barrage Breaks Grampus Resistance
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. A devastating final twenty minutes at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima turned a frustrating stalemate into a resounding statement of intent for the hosts.
The Opening Stanza
Nagoya Grampus actually edged possession at 51%, but the statistics mask a brutally one-sided affair in the first half. Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima quickly turned into a shooting gallery as Sanfrecce Hiroshima launched a staggering 16 shots compared to a paltry three from the visitors. A high Intensity rating reflects a relentless home side pressing high and pinning their opponents deep into their own half, yet somehow struggling to find that crucial final touch before the break. Nagoya’s backline absorbed wave after wave of attacking pressure, putting bodies on the line to keep the score level. Our verdict on this early phase is simple: it was a deceptive narrative where the visitors believed they might escape the siege.
Breaking the Deadlock
The delicate Balance of the contest finally shattered in the 71st minute. After patiently probing and moving the ball side to side, Mutsuki Kato breached the Nagoya defence, finishing with precision to open the floodgates. This was the exact turning point the hosts desperately needed. With the visitors suddenly forced to abandon their low block and step out in search of an equaliser, glaring spaces appeared across the pitch. Sanfrecce ruthlessly exploited these gaps. Just nine minutes later, Akito Suzuki emphatically doubled the advantage. He fired home a brilliant strike after linking up perfectly with Sébastien Haller, turning what had previously been a tense tactical battle into a celebratory atmosphere.
The Final Flourish
The closing stages were entirely defined by tactical masterstrokes from the home dugout. Haller capped off a physically dominant cameo by finding the back of the net in stoppage time, courtesy of an incisive assist from fellow substitute Shun Ayukawa. The sheer Stakes of remaining unbeaten clearly motivated the hosts, who now sit comfortably in fourth position with a formidable +9 goal difference. For Nagoya Grampus, registering a solitary shot on target across 90 minutes highlights a completely toothless attacking display. While the home fans celebrate a massive victory and a continuing run of excellent form, the visitors must quickly find answers to reverse their slide.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Sanfrecce Hiroshima's season?
This dominant victory extends their unbeaten run, cementing their top-four status and proving their deep bench can sustain a serious title challenge.
How did substitute M. Kato change the game?
Though Kato actually started the match, his crucial 71st-minute goal finally broke a stubborn Nagoya defence, completely shifting momentum in Hiroshima's favour.
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 Survival Fears Clash with Title Ambitions
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. A flying home outfit threatens to deepen the visitors' early-season misery as lower-table desperation meets top-of-the-table momentum.
The Setup
Our reading of the Balance shows a clear mismatch this September 02, 2026. Sanfrecce Hiroshima have exploded out of the blocks, boasting a formidable Form rating backed by two wins and a draw. Over at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima, the hosts look absolutely ruthless. Meanwhile, Nagoya Grampus are already glancing nervously over their shoulders. Sitting down in 13th with back-to-back defeats, the Stakes for the visitors are undeniably tied to survival anxieties, even this early in the campaign. A modest Stars rating across both squads means tactical discipline and structural integrity will dictate proceedings, rather than moments of individual magic.
Key Battle
The midfield engine room will define this clash. Akito Suzuki is the home side's undisputed talisman right now, dictating the tempo and terrorising defensive lines. Tasked with stopping him is Sho Inagaki. If the visiting enforcer cannot disrupt Suzuki's rhythm, his side will be completely overrun through the center of the park.
Our Prediction
We expect a routine 2-0 home victory. The hosts' attacking fluidity will overwhelm a fragile visiting backline, allowing them to control possession and strike decisively in both halves.