Nagoya Grampus vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction: Could This Be a Home Win?

Nagoya Grampus vs Shimizu S-Pulse: Prediction for the Match on June 21, 2025

Prediction for the J1 League game between Nagoya Grampus and Shimizu S-Pulse ahead of Round 20 of the prestigious tournament. 

This mid-table game, which will be held at the prestigious Toyota Stadium, will kick off in the later hours of the morning due to a shift in the time determining variant.

A preview of the game team statistics, emerging lineup, and several betting options are available below.

Nagoya Grampus: Form and Statistics

Last Five Matches: DDWWL

Against Vissel Kobe last week, Nagoya Grampus were quickly jolted back to a losing 2-1 consciousness after the dreamy 3-0 victory in the Emperor Cup game against third-level Veroskronos Tsuno. The defeat rendered them stuck in the fifteenth league spot, right above Shonan Bellmare who have been tipped as strong relegation candidates this season. 

It is safe to say that Nagoya has had one of the most unpredictable campaigns so far, playing the game as a contestant without silverware ambitions. They have had quite the experience against their Shizuoka opponents from Shimizu and as such a cloud of overconfidence brims above them despite their obvious league table mismatch.  

Despite all these, their recent home form is a force to be reckoned against, having played four games to accrue two wins, one loss and one stalemate. 

Nagoya Grampus: Lineup

Team: On the surface, Nagoya has a solid midfield. Their defensive problems however spawn from quick counter attacks, which has seen them scored against on numerous occasions.

Players: Top player against Vissel Kobe, Teruki Hara received recognition ahead of this game, his tactical precision would be considered necessary against a highly oppressive squad like Nagoya whose weaknesses all lie in the space behind their midfielders. Yuya Asano who was absent in the first half period last week will be expected to resume with his teammates.

Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Pisano, Sato-Mikini-Hara, Nakayama-Shiihashi-Inagaki-Uchida, Kikuchi, Yamagishi-Izumi

Head Coach: Kenta Hasegawa

Out: Nil

Shimizu S-Pulse: Form and Statistics

Last Five Matches: DLWLD

The Shizuoka Pulses were unable to get past Gamba Osaka last week in a goalless encounter that provided thrills and disappointments for both critics and pundits. The team continues to bite dust, with only three wins in the last ten matches, which has been laced with four wins and two stalemates.

Shimizu S Pulse cannot be depended on for home victory, having lost three of the last four home games, winning only one. 

As it stands, unless they play to defy the odds, they are projected to come out second best in this game, unless they play their hearts out to conserve their stay in the middle table spot. 

Shimizu S-Pulse: Lineup

Team: Shimizu’s manager has never beaten Jenta Hasegawa, Coach to Nagoya Grampus, the best he has gotten is a stalemate . A lot of tactical mentality must be revisited if positivity is to be breathed from this encounter.

Players: The players are a bunch of dust kickers, playing the ball quite alright but failing to coordinate a move worthy of goal. 

Predicted Lineup(3-4-2-1): Oki, Sumiyoshi-Takahashi-Hasukawa, Yamahara-Uno-Bueno-Capixaba, Nakahara-Inui, Kitagawa.

Head Coach: Tadahiro Akiba

Out: No injury problems

Nagoya Grampus vs Shimizu S-Pulse Head-to-Head Statistics (2020 to date)

Nagoya Grampus has seven wins in the last ten direct clashes with two wins for Shimizu S Pulse and one stalemate between the sides.

Nagoya Grampus vs Shimizu S-Pulse Betting Trends

• The Home/Away option has thrived through the last three meetings. Bet on this choice at 1.327 odds from 1xbet;
• The BTTS - No option has played out in the most recent two games. Consider this alternative at 1.80 odds from Bet365;
• Nagoya Grampus has won two of three recent matches. Bet on the Home/Draw option at 1.28 odds from Bet365;
• The Over 1.5 goal option has been the most accurate scoreline on both sides in recent times. You can pick this choice at 1.37 odds from Betway;

Nagoya Grampus vs Shimizu S-Pulse Match Prediction 21 JUNE 2025

Despite what looks like a favorable league position for the Shizuoka visitors, Nagoya has a big preference for victory. I will stick to the devil I know, not the hype provided by the bookmakers.

Below are my best predictions:

- My prediction is for a home win at 2.13 odds from Betway;

- Our betting tip will be the BTTS -NO option at a coefficient of 1.82 odds from 1xbet;

- Lastly, I will pick the Over 2.5 option as my final choice at the coefficient of 2.25 odds from the Bet365 bookmaker.