J1 League Gameweek 7
V-varen Nagasaki 2 - 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
36' Matheus Jesus
HT
57' Thiago Santana (Motoki Hasegawa)
↓ Ryuji Izumi ↑Yuki Nogami 61'
↓ Yuya Yamagishi ↑Tomoya Koyamatsu 61'
↓ Shuhei Tokumoto ↑Taichi Kikuchi 61'
62' Thiago Santana
↓ Katsuhiro Nakayama ↑Tsukasa Morishima 68'
80' ↓ Thiago Santana ↑Tenmu Matsumoto
↓ Hidemasa Koda ↑Shungo Sugiura 83'
86' ↓ Riku Yamada ↑Diego Pituca
86' ↓ Matheus Jesus ↑Ryogo Yamasaki
89' ↓ Hijiri Onaga ↑Takashi Sawada
89' ↓ Motoki Hasegawa ↑Kanta Doi
Haruya Fujii 90'+6
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
V-varen Nagasaki
Goalkeepers
Masaaki Goto 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ryosuke Shindo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ikki Arai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yusei Egawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Shunya Yoneda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hotaru Yamaguchi 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Riku Yamada 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Hijiri Onaga 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
18%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Matheus Jesus
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
Motoki Hasegawa
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Thiago Santana 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
7
Shots
7.8
Rating
BENCH
Go Hatano 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kanta Doi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tenmu Matsumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keita Nakamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takashi Sawada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Pituca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryogo Yamasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Norman Campbell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuto Iwasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nagoya Grampus
Goalkeepers
Daniel Schmidt 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Hidemasa Koda 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Haruya Fujii 
MAGNET
123
Activity
123
Activity
111
Passes
12
Duels
Teruki Hara 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Katsuhiro Nakayama
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Sho Inagaki
MAGNET
109
Activity
109
Activity
97
Passes
12
Duels
Yudai Kimura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shuhei Tokumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Tomoki Takamine
MAGNET
97
Activity
97
Activity
90
Passes
7
Duels
Forwards
Ryuji Izumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Yuya Yamagishi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
Alexandre Pisano
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yuki Nogami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomoya Koyamatsu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tsukasa Morishima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Masahito Ono
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taichi Kikuchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shungo Sugiura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
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
V-varen Nagasaki Win
Nagoya Grampus Win
Draw
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: 7 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
V-varen Nagasaki
Nagoya Grampus
V-varen Nagasaki
Nagoya Grampus
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Nagasaki's Counter-Punch Stuns Nagoya
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 31/100. A masterclass in transitional football saw the underdogs punish sterile possession to claim a desperately needed victory.
Early Patterns
The tactical picture at Peace Stadium emerged immediately as Nagoya Grampus camped in the hosts' half. The visitors commanded a massive 68% of the ball, dictating the tempo but struggling to find any genuine penetration. Despite their territorial dominance, Nagoya managed just two shots on target throughout the entire contest. V-varen Nagasaki absorbed the pressure perfectly, sitting deep and waiting for their moments to spring forward. A high Intensity rating reflects a busy match that saw 28 total shots, though the away side's efforts were largely restricted to harmless areas well outside the penalty box.
The Turning Point
The breakthrough arrived against the run of play but was fully merited by the hosts' attacking efficiency. In the 36th minute, Matheus Jesus stepped up to convert a crucial penalty, completely altering the match's complexion. This goal triggered a massive Upset Factor, forcing Nagoya to push even higher up the pitch. Their defensive high line was subsequently shredded just after the break. A pinpoint pass from Motoki Hasegawa sliced through the retreating defenders, allowing Thiago Santana to confidently dispatch the second goal in the 57th minute and double the advantage.
Final Whistle
The 2-0 scoreline held firm as Nagasaki's defensive unit repelled late crosses with ease. This result carries immense Stakes for the home side, who snap a dismal run of form in the early relegation battle. Earning just their second win of the campaign provides a massive morale boost and proves they can execute a defensive game plan against possession-heavy opponents. For Nagoya, the failure to translate nearly 600 accurate passes into meaningful chances will leave their manager with serious questions to answer as they slip further down the mid-table standings.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals for V-varen Nagasaki?
Matheus Jesus opened the scoring with a penalty, and Thiago Santana doubled the lead in the second half.
What was the possession split in the match?
Nagoya Grampus dominated with 68% possession, while V-varen Nagasaki secured the win with just 32% of the ball.
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 Scramble Under the Lights
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. While the season is young, this clash between two exceptionally porous defenses offers an early and unforgiving glimpse into the looming relegation battle.
The Setup
On September 12, 2026, Peace Stadium plays host to a J1 League fixture layered with early anxiety and sheer desperation. V-varen Nagasaki currently sit 18th in the table, completely crippled by a dire Form rating after conceding an alarming two goals per game on average. They welcome a Nagoya Grampus side hovering only slightly above them in 14th place. However, the visitors bring an even leakier backline to the pitch, shipping 2.5 goals per match in recent outings. The overall Stakes metric remains understandably modest during Gameweek 7, primarily because the league standings have yet to firmly take shape. Nevertheless, an exceptionally high Balance rating ensures this will be a tightly contested, nervous struggle between two unpredictable sides desperate to pull themselves out of the early-season mire.
Key Battle
Forget individual flair or moments of sheer attacking brilliance; this particular match will ultimately be decided by which fragmented defensive unit collapses first under pressure. With a glaringly low Stars rating across both starting lineups, the contest hinges entirely on a grueling tactical battle of attrition. The away side's midfield combinations will relentlessly attempt to exploit the massive structural gaps consistently left by Nagasaki's notoriously unorganized defensive line. Although Matheus Jesus provides a glimmer of hope in the middle for the hosts, defensive discipline, rather than his creative ingenuity, will serve as the ultimate deciding factor in what promises to be a remarkably gritty affair.
Our Prediction
We expect the visiting side to hold a very slight edge in pure opportunism, allowing them to capitalize on the ensuing defensive chaos. Nagoya Grampus will likely scrape together a frantic 1-2 victory on the road by mercilessly punishing Nagasaki's inevitable defensive errors during crucial transitions.