Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Nagoya Grampus Prediction: Put Your Money On The Strength of Hiroshima’s Last Lines.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Nagoya Grampus: Prediction for the Match on June 28, 2025

Prediction for the J1 League game between Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Nagoya Grampus ahead of Round 22 of the prestigious J League 1 tournament. The J League 1 league stays different from the others because of the frequency of odds defilement we keep witnessing from time to time. There is no champion, and there is no vanquished. Till the fat lady sings on Matchweek 38, all are worthy contestants. Regardless of all these, victory for the hosts could give them a decent chance at the top shot, depending on how fate dictates for the table-toppers and the second-place chasers.

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

Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Form and Statistics

Last Five Matches: WWLDW

“Hurricane” Hiroshima looks ready to hit the Toyota-based visitors Nagoya Grampus after what seems to be a good prepping from the last two games. The hiccup 2-1 defeat against Kawasaki Frontale was quickly rectified on their visit to the Kashima Soccer Stadium where they settled for spoils in the 1-1 full time brawl. They moved to a complete 4-0 domination against the Yokohama Fulies despite playing away from home. 

Sanfrecce plays from the third league spot, having a 11-3-6 tag, with a healthy goal scoring received of 25-15; scoring an average of one goal in every game. 

It is with this knowledge that we know that the visitors who have had a rough patch this season may not obtain a fair game here, as what seems to be an exciting challenge for the hosts may turn to be a sour encounter for the underhanded visitors.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Lineup

Team: Hiroshima as a squad take pride in their last lines, which by the way is statistically supreme this season. So far this season, the three-man makeup have the least goal-against tag, with fifteen conceded goals which implies the hostility of the last line that always turn up in assisting their team, whenever goals seem scarce. 

Players: Kosuke Kinoshita is a man worthy of his onions, scoring a brace against Yokohama FC last week. Arai, who has always shown brilliance also registered a goal. Apart from German who was a bit out of sorts, the whole team played to a resounding success, indicating Michael Skibbe’s efforts towards squad improvement.

Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1): Osako-Sasaki-Araki-Nakano, Nakamura-Kawabe-Higashi-Arai, German-Kato-Kinoshita

Head Coach: Michael Skibbe

Out: Nil

Nagoya Grampus: Form and Statistics

Last Five Matches: DWWLD

The Red Whales of Nagoya who have been plain Jane this season, will consider this another chance to conquer their bottom placement. It is quite shocking that Nagoya, who has beaten Urawa Reds this season, cannot occupy a decent spot above mid-table. 

The last five league exhibitions appear to be a journey of refinement, with two wins, two stalemates and one loss in five recent games - a streak they may not appear to be able to bolster, unless they switch to aggression against the conservativeness of the current opponents. Sanfrecce Hiroshima.

An interesting fact about this team is that they have scored in the last eight of nine recent league games. Still, they struggle to win every time

Nagoya Grampus: Lineup

Team: Despite putting up better performance against Shimizu S Pulse last week, they only settled for spoils. The Nagoya Whales have an impressive mentality - Score in every game. Victory however, seems to elude them - especially in the final moments when fatigue takes over. 

Players: Matheus Castro, most valuable player last week failed to score despite numerous close shaves. However he provided the assist that produced their bragging rights, which was nullified in the late stages.

Predicted Lineup(3-4-1-2): Pisano, Hara- Mikuni-Sato, Izumi- Inagaki- Shiihashi- Tokumoto, Morishima, Castro-Nagai

Head Coach: Kenya Hasegawa

Out: No injury problems

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Nagoya Grampus Head-to-Head Statistics (2020 to date)

Nagoya has six wins against Sanfrecce Hiroshima, who have only taken three. Meanwhile the last twelve meetings between both managers produced a 6-1-5 tag in favour of Hasegawa.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Nagoya Grampus Betting Trends

• The Home/Away option has thrived through the last three meetings. Bet on this choice at 1.311 odds from 1xbet;
• The BTTS - yes (Acca boost) option has played out in the most recent two games. Consider this alternative at 2.05 odds from Bet365;
• Sanfrecce Hiroshima has won two of three recent matches. Bet on the Home/Draw option at 1.18 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 1.40 odds from Betway;

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Nagoya Grampus Match Prediction 28 JUNE 2025

Two prominent managers will meet face to face, but speak on the pitch, while we think Michael Skibbe has a louder voice, Kenta Hasegawa may have done some shadow training. The two sides square off with three defenders each - there will be (numerous) goals in this game.

Below are my best predictions:

- My prediction is for the O2.5 goals at 2.23 odds from Betway;

- Our betting tip will be the BTTS - Yes option at a coefficient of 2.04 odds from 1xbet;

- Lastly, I will pick the Asian Handicap Nagoya +O.5 option as my final choice at the coefficient of 1.95 odds from the Bet365 bookmaker.