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Nagoya Grampus

NAG

日本語

Form: WWLLW

Squad Size 33

City Toyota

Stadium Toyota Stadium

Founded 1939

Nagoya Grampus occupy 3rd with 31 points, in good shape. Their WWLLW record across recent fixtures reflects a side still searching for consistency. Title challenges demand more than good numbers - they require mental fortitude when margins disappear. The squad features K. Nakayama (GOLD TRAY), Y. Kimura (GOLD BOOT), and Y. Yamagishi (SNIPER).

Match Coverage

Nagoya Grampus results, scores, and our take on recent matches

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113th-minute winner! Ten-man Nagoya Grampus scored first in ET, but Machida Zelvia roared back to steal the knockout tie 4-3 on aggregate. Absolute J1 League chaos! #J1League #Machida #Zelvia

Machida Zelvia Break Ten-Man Nagoya Grampus in Extra-Time Epic A gruelling 120-minute epic ultimately saw Machida Zelvia outlast a remarkably resilient Nagoya Grampus to advance 4-3 on aggregate. The Stand-Off Trailing from a pulsating 2-2 draw in the first leg, the palpable tension inside Machida Stadium was undeniable as both...

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Takamine’s 90th-minute strike salvaged a 2-2 draw for Nagoya Grampus against Machida Zelvia. The first leg ends in chaos, setting up a monumental decider next week. #J1League #Nagoya #Zelvia

A Stoppage-Time Lifeline at Nagoya Mizuho Athletics Stadium A breathless first leg delivered end-to-end action, leaving everything perfectly poised for the return fixture after a late equaliser saved the hosts. The Early Exchanges We anticipated a cautious opening typical of knockout football, but both sides discarded the script immediately to...

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Grampus dominated the ball, but Sanfrecce Hiroshima delivered a masterclass in ruthless efficiency. Four goals on five shots on target completely flips the script at the top of the table. The title race just blew wide open. #J1League #SanfrecceHiroshima #NagoyaGrampus

Clinical Hiroshima Shatter Grampus in Crucial Top-Table Clash In a massive title race six-pointer, the hosts proved that ruthless counter-attacking and sheer clinical edge will always trump sterile possession. Early Tension at Edion Peace Wing The stakes could not have been higher under the lights at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima,...

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A genuine J1 League shock! Cerezo Osaka tear apart title-chasing Nagoya Grampus 6-1 at Yodoko Sakura Stadium. Yokoyama and Sakuragawa bag braces in a ruthless counter-attacking masterclass. #J1League #CerezoOsaka #NagoyaGrampus

A Counter-Attacking Masterclass in Osaka Cerezo Osaka dismantled title-chasing Nagoya Grampus in a ruthless transition display that severely dents the visitors' championship aspirations. The Opening Salvo The atmosphere at Yodoko Sakura Stadium crackled from the first exchange, setting the stage for an extraordinary J1 League shock. Cerezo Osaka came into...

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A masterclass at Toyota Stadium! Nagoya Grampus surrender possession but deliver a ruthless 3-0 win over Kyoto Sanga, fueled by Y. Yamagishi's incredible hat-trick. #J1League #Nagoya #HatTrick

Ruthless Nagoya Extend Lead Behind Yamagishi Masterclass A tactical lesson in efficiency saw the league leaders ruthlessly punish their opponents' high possession with deadly finishing. The Early Blow It took just nine minutes for the league leaders to make their mark at Toyota Stadium, setting a relentless tempo from the...

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A vital 2-1 victory for Nagoya Grampus at Toyota Stadium! Early strikes from Inagaki and Kimura proved too much for Gamba Osaka in this crucial top-of-the-table clash. #J1 #NagoyaGrampus #GambaOsaka

Grampus Claim Summit Clash at Toyota Stadium This thrilling 2-1 victory hands Nagoya Grampus a massive psychological advantage in a crucial top-of-the-table clash where both sides entered level on points. Early Breakthrough The Stakes were exceptionally high as second and third place clashed at Toyota Stadium, with both teams locked...

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Kensuke Nagai stole the show at Peace Stadium! His clinical brace turned the game on its head after Thiago's opener. A massive comeback win for Grampus to keep up the pressure. #J1League #Nagoya

Nagai Masterclass Flips the Script at Peace Stadium Kensuke Nagai's lethal finishing turned a tricky away day into a vital three points for high-flying Nagoya Grampus. The Early Spark Desperation can be a powerful motivator. Sitting in tenth place and suffering through a miserable run of form, V-varen Nagasaki came...

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Fagiano Okayama pull off a stunning comeback at Nagoya Mizuho Athletics Stadium! An 89th-minute equalizer followed by penalty shootout glory! What a league finish! #J1League #FagianoOkayama #NagoyaGrampus

Okayama Steal the Points After Gruelling Penalty Shootout in Nagoya A late equaliser turned a seemingly routine home victory into a chaotic shootout spectacle that will define the visitors' season. The Opening Act The hosts stamped their authority early at Nagoya Mizuho Athletics Stadium, determined to solidify their place at...

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Nagoya Grampus deliver a masterclass in away efficiency! Two clinical strikes sink Shimizu S-pulse at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, cementing their top-three push. #J1League #NagoyaGrampus #ShimizuSpulse

Clinical Nagoya Punish Blunt Shimizu A masterclass in away-day efficiency saw Grampus expose their hosts' lack of cutting edge, securing a crucial three points in the upper-table mix. Opening Act Shimizu S-pulse edged possession in the early stages at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, attempting to dictate the tempo. Yet, their control...

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Two goals down, late equalizer, and penalty shootout drama! Nagoya Grampus refuse to yield ground in the standings, surviving an epic clash against Avispa Fukuoka. #J1League #NagoyaGrampus #Drama

Spot-Kick Salvation: Grampus Complete Thrilling Comeback A staggering display of resilience kept the title chasers on track as a two-goal deficit dissolved into penalty shootout ecstasy. The Early Shock Visitors Avispa Fukuoka stunned the Nagoya Mizuho Athletics Stadium with a first-half masterclass in transition football. Controlling just 36% of the...

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A relentless thriller at Noevir Stadium Kobe! Vissel Kobe claw back from the brink with two late goals to sink Nagoya Grampus 3-2. Muto's magic off the bench seals a classic! #VisselKobe #J1League #NagoyaGrampus

Substitutes Rescue Vissel Kobe in Five-Goal Classic An extraordinary display of resilience saw the hosts overturn a deficit to claim all three points in a mesmerizing back-and-forth encounter. Opening Act A barrage of 29 total shots turned Noevir Stadium Kobe into a frantic shooting gallery right from the outset. The...

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Nagoya Grampus goes nuclear! A devastating 15-minute blitz destroys Cerezo Osaka 3-0 at Toyota Stadium. Yuya Yamagishi’s clinical brace steals fifth place in style! #J1League #NagoyaGrampus #JLeague

The 15-Minute Demolition A ruthless second-half onslaught transformed a tense stalemate into a definitive statement victory for the hosts in the race for the top five. The Possession Illusion Cerezo Osaka arrived at Toyota Stadium aiming to dictate terms. They controlled possession with 59% of the ball, deliberately trying to...

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The scoreboard reads 1-1, but that doesn't capture the relentless 35-shot crossfire. A monumental shootout win that could redefine the entire title race. Serious mentality on display today. #J1League #KyotoSanga #MatchdayDrama

Shootout Drama Caps Off Top-Five Thriller This high-table clash transformed from a tactical stalemate into a wild shooting gallery, ultimately requiring a dramatic shootout to separate two title-chasing sides. Early Shocks The visitors edged possession early at Sanga Stadium by Kyocera, looking to impose their rhythm on a venue that...

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The scoreboard says Nagoya takes the points, but the real story is their lethal efficiency against a dominant Sanfrecce side. A vital home win. #J1League #NagoyaGrampus #SanfrecceHiroshima

Nagoya's Clinical Edge Sinks Sanfrecce Our verdict: Nagoya's ruthless finishing overpowered Sanfrecce's territorial control in a clash that defied the underlying metrics. Opening Act Nagoya Grampus didn't waste a single second at Toyota Stadium. Y. Yamagishi ripped up the pre-match script with a massive opener in the 4th minute. That...

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A masterclass in clinical finishing! Vissel Kobe tore through Nagoya Grampus with 21 shots, cementing their spot at the top of the J1 League. Nagato's late strike was the perfect finale. #J1League #VisselKobe #NagoyaGrampus

A Clinical Masterclass Keeps Vissel Kobe at the Summit A ruthless display of attacking efficiency exposed the tactical gap between the league leaders and the chasing pack on a difficult afternoon at Toyota Stadium. The Early Warning Sign Toyota Stadium was silenced almost before the home fans could settle into...

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Season Statistics

Full league record with goals, form, and recent streaks

J1 League 3rd Place

Form

WWLLWLWLWL

Record

P19

W10

Pts31

Win%53%

Goals

Scored35

Conceded33

Diff +2

Avg/G1.8

Conc/G1.7

Defense & Discipline

Clean Sheets5

Failed to Score1

Best Streaks

3 Win Streak

2 Loss Streak

League Standings

Full J1 League table with points, goal difference and recent form

Pos	Team	P	Pts	GF	GA	GD	Form
1	Kashima	18	45	31	11	+20	WKashima 2 - 0 Vissel Kobe (06-06-2026)LVissel Kobe 5 - 0 Kashima (30-05-2026)WKashima 1 - 0 FC Tokyo (23-05-2026)WJEF United Chiba 0 - 2 Kashima (17-05-2026)DYokohama F. Marinos 1 - 1 (PEN 4-5) Kashima (10-05-2026)
2	FC Tokyo	18	37	32	18	+14	LFC Tokyo 1 - 3 Cerezo Osaka (06-06-2026)DCerezo Osaka 2 - 2 FC Tokyo (30-05-2026)LKashima 1 - 0 FC Tokyo (23-05-2026)DUrawa 0 - 0 (PEN 9-10) FC Tokyo (16-05-2026)WFC Tokyo 2 - 1 Tokyo Verdy (10-05-2026)
3	Machida Zelvia	18	37	28	22	+6	WMachida Zelvia 2 - 1 (AET) Nagoya Grampus (06-06-2026)DNagoya Grampus 2 - 2 Machida Zelvia (30-05-2026)WMachida Zelvia 1 - 0 Urawa (22-05-2026)DKawasaki Frontale 1 - 1 (PEN 5-4) Machida Zelvia (17-05-2026)DMachida Zelvia 0 - 0 (PEN 4-2) Tokyo Verdy (13-05-2026)
4	Kawasaki Frontale	18	28	26	28	-2	LKawasaki Frontale 0 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (06-06-2026)LSanfrecce Hiroshima 2 - 1 Kawasaki Frontale (30-05-2026)WMito Hollyhock 1 - 3 Kawasaki Frontale (24-05-2026)DKawasaki Frontale 1 - 1 (PEN 5-4) Machida Zelvia (17-05-2026)LKashiwa Reysol 1 - 0 Kawasaki Frontale (10-05-2026)
5	Tokyo Verdy	18	28	22	26	-4	LTokyo Verdy 2 - 4 Gamba Osaka (06-06-2026)DGamba Osaka 1 - 1 Tokyo Verdy (30-05-2026)LTokyo Verdy 0 - 6 Yokohama F. Marinos (24-05-2026)WMito Hollyhock 0 - 1 Tokyo Verdy (16-05-2026)DMachida Zelvia 0 - 0 (PEN 4-2) Tokyo Verdy (13-05-2026)
6	Urawa	18	25	25	22	+3	LUrawa 0 - 2 Fagiano Okayama (06-06-2026)DFagiano Okayama 1 - 1 Urawa (31-05-2026)LMachida Zelvia 1 - 0 Urawa (22-05-2026)DUrawa 0 - 0 (PEN 9-10) FC Tokyo (16-05-2026)WMito Hollyhock 1 - 4 Urawa (09-05-2026)
7	Yokohama F. Marinos	18	20	28	31	-3	WYokohama F. Marinos 3 - 0 Shimizu S-pulse (06-06-2026)DShimizu S-pulse 1 - 1 Yokohama F. Marinos (31-05-2026)WTokyo Verdy 0 - 6 Yokohama F. Marinos (24-05-2026)LYokohama F. Marinos 0 - 1 Kashiwa Reysol (16-05-2026)DYokohama F. Marinos 1 - 1 (PEN 4-5) Kashima (10-05-2026)
8	Kashiwa Reysol	18	20	22	24	-2	LKashiwa Reysol 0 - 1 Kyoto Sanga (06-06-2026)WKyoto Sanga 2 - 6 Kashiwa Reysol (30-05-2026)WKashiwa Reysol 4 - 2 JEF United Chiba (23-05-2026)WYokohama F. Marinos 0 - 1 Kashiwa Reysol (16-05-2026)WKashiwa Reysol 1 - 0 Kawasaki Frontale (10-05-2026)
9	Mito Hollyhock	18	18	23	39	-16	LMito Hollyhock 0 - 1 V-varen Nagasaki (06-06-2026)LV-varen Nagasaki 1 - 0 Mito Hollyhock (30-05-2026)LMito Hollyhock 1 - 3 Kawasaki Frontale (24-05-2026)LMito Hollyhock 0 - 1 Tokyo Verdy (16-05-2026)LMito Hollyhock 1 - 4 Urawa (09-05-2026)
10	JEF United Chiba	18	12	18	34	-16	LJEF United Chiba 1 - 2 Avispa Fukuoka (06-06-2026)DAvispa Fukuoka 2 - 2 JEF United Chiba (30-05-2026)LKashiwa Reysol 4 - 2 JEF United Chiba (23-05-2026)LJEF United Chiba 0 - 2 Kashima (17-05-2026)LJEF United Chiba 0 - 2 Machida Zelvia (10-05-2026)

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League Standings

Full J1 League table with points, goal difference and recent form

Pos	Team	P	Pts	GF	GA	GD	Form
1	Vissel Kobe	18	35	29	25	+4	LKashima 2 - 0 Vissel Kobe (06-06-2026)WVissel Kobe 5 - 0 Kashima (30-05-2026)WAvispa Fukuoka 0 - 1 Vissel Kobe (23-05-2026)DV-varen Nagasaki 2 - 2 (PEN 3-2) Vissel Kobe (17-05-2026)WVissel Kobe 1 - 0 Kyoto Sanga (13-05-2026)
2	Cerezo Osaka	18	31	30	21	+9	WFC Tokyo 1 - 3 Cerezo Osaka (06-06-2026)DCerezo Osaka 2 - 2 FC Tokyo (30-05-2026)WFagiano Okayama 2 - 3 Cerezo Osaka (24-05-2026)WCerezo Osaka 6 - 1 Nagoya Grampus (17-05-2026)WCerezo Osaka 3 - 2 V-varen Nagasaki (09-05-2026)
3	Nagoya Grampus	18	31	33	31	+2	LMachida Zelvia 2 - 1 (AET) Nagoya Grampus (06-06-2026)DNagoya Grampus 2 - 2 Machida Zelvia (30-05-2026)LSanfrecce Hiroshima 4 - 2 Nagoya Grampus (23-05-2026)LCerezo Osaka 6 - 1 Nagoya Grampus (17-05-2026)WNagoya Grampus 3 - 0 Kyoto Sanga (10-05-2026)
4	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	18	30	31	23	+8	WKawasaki Frontale 0 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (06-06-2026)WSanfrecce Hiroshima 2 - 1 Kawasaki Frontale (30-05-2026)WSanfrecce Hiroshima 4 - 2 Nagoya Grampus (23-05-2026)WKyoto Sanga 0 - 4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (17-05-2026)WGamba Osaka 0 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (10-05-2026)
5	Gamba Osaka	18	28	31	25	+6	WTokyo Verdy 2 - 4 Gamba Osaka (06-06-2026)DGamba Osaka 1 - 1 Tokyo Verdy (30-05-2026)WShimizu S-pulse 1 - 2 Gamba Osaka (24-05-2026)LGamba Osaka 0 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (10-05-2026)LNagoya Grampus 2 - 1 Gamba Osaka (06-05-2026)
6	Fagiano Okayama	18	26	26	29	-3	WUrawa 0 - 2 Fagiano Okayama (06-06-2026)DFagiano Okayama 1 - 1 Urawa (31-05-2026)LFagiano Okayama 2 - 3 Cerezo Osaka (24-05-2026)WFagiano Okayama 2 - 0 Shimizu S-pulse (17-05-2026)WVissel Kobe 0 - 3 Fagiano Okayama (10-05-2026)
7	Shimizu S-pulse	18	24	23	25	-2	LYokohama F. Marinos 3 - 0 Shimizu S-pulse (06-06-2026)DShimizu S-pulse 1 - 1 Yokohama F. Marinos (31-05-2026)LShimizu S-pulse 1 - 2 Gamba Osaka (24-05-2026)LFagiano Okayama 2 - 0 Shimizu S-pulse (17-05-2026)DShimizu S-pulse 1 - 1 (PEN 4-3) Avispa Fukuoka (10-05-2026)
8	Kyoto Sanga	18	23	22	28	-6	WKashiwa Reysol 0 - 1 Kyoto Sanga (06-06-2026)LKyoto Sanga 2 - 6 Kashiwa Reysol (30-05-2026)WKyoto Sanga 1 - 0 V-varen Nagasaki (23-05-2026)LKyoto Sanga 0 - 4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (17-05-2026)LVissel Kobe 1 - 0 Kyoto Sanga (13-05-2026)
9	V-varen Nagasaki	18	21	21	29	-8	WMito Hollyhock 0 - 1 V-varen Nagasaki (06-06-2026)WV-varen Nagasaki 1 - 0 Mito Hollyhock (30-05-2026)LKyoto Sanga 1 - 0 V-varen Nagasaki (23-05-2026)DV-varen Nagasaki 2 - 2 (PEN 3-2) Vissel Kobe (17-05-2026)LCerezo Osaka 3 - 2 V-varen Nagasaki (09-05-2026)
10	Avispa Fukuoka	18	21	21	31	-10	WJEF United Chiba 1 - 2 Avispa Fukuoka (06-06-2026)DAvispa Fukuoka 2 - 2 JEF United Chiba (30-05-2026)LAvispa Fukuoka 0 - 1 Vissel Kobe (23-05-2026)DShimizu S-pulse 1 - 1 (PEN 4-3) Avispa Fukuoka (10-05-2026)DAvispa Fukuoka 1 - 1 (PEN 5-4) Kyoto Sanga (06-05-2026)

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Match History

Recent results and upcoming fixtures with scores and standings

Date	Opponent	Result	Competition	FutMetrix	H/A
Jun 06, 2026	Machida Zelvia	L 1-2 (AET)	J1 League	100	A
May 30, 2026	Machida Zelvia	D 2-2	J1 League	90	H
May 23, 2026	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	L 2-4	J1 League	89	A
May 17, 2026	Cerezo Osaka	L 1-6	J1 League	93	A
May 10, 2026	Kyoto Sanga	W 3-0	J1 League	43	H
May 06, 2026	Gamba Osaka	W 2-1	J1 League	41	H
May 03, 2026	V-varen Nagasaki	W 2-1	J1 League	55	A
Apr 29, 2026	Fagiano Okayama	D 1-1 (PEN 4-5)	J1 League	73	H
Apr 25, 2026	Shimizu S-pulse	W 2-0	J1 League	24	A
Apr 19, 2026	Avispa Fukuoka	D 2-2 (PEN 5-4)	J1 League	100	H
Apr 11, 2026	Vissel Kobe	L 2-3	J1 League	97	A
Apr 04, 2026	Cerezo Osaka	W 3-0	J1 League	38	H
Mar 22, 2026	Kyoto Sanga	D 1-1 (PEN 4-5)	J1 League	33	A
Mar 18, 2026	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	W 2-1	J1 League	50	H
Mar 14, 2026	Vissel Kobe	L 0-3	J1 League	29	H
Mar 07, 2026	Avispa Fukuoka	W 5-1	J1 League	80	A
Mar 01, 2026	Fagiano Okayama	D 1-1 (PEN 4-5)	J1 League	32	A
Feb 21, 2026	V-varen Nagasaki	L 1-3	J1 League	71	H
Feb 15, 2026	Gamba Osaka	D 0-0 (PEN 3-2)	J1 League	19	A
Feb 08, 2026	Shimizu S-pulse	W 1-0	J1 League	28	H