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Nagoya Grampus vs Machida Zelvia prediction & analysis

63%
Footrivo pick

Both teams to score

Good pick · fair odds 1.58 · bookmaker 1.67 · Won ✓

6/10Rating
1.67Odds
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Value bet: Machida Zelvia to win @ 2.15 – our chance 51% vs 47% implied by the price (edge +9%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓

Quick tips for this match

ResultMachida Zelvia to win ✓51% · @2.15
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓63% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓84% · fair 1.19
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.62

Nagoya Grampus vs Machida Zelvia preview and prediction

The match

Nagoya Grampus host Machida Zelvia in the J1 League on Sunday 6 September, with kick-off at 10:00 (WAT) at Toyota Stadium. Nagoya Grampus are 3rd with 31 points from 18 games (in the top four), while Machida Zelvia sit 3rd on 37 points (in the top four).

Form guide

Nagoya Grampus's last 5: LWLWL Most recently they lost to Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0–3 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.2 scored and 1.8 conceded.

Machida Zelvia's last 5: WDWWW Most recently they beat Kawasaki Frontale 2–1 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 3.0 goals a game.

Machida Zelvia arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.7 points a game against 1.0.

Head to head

The last meeting, on 6 June 2026, finished Machida Zelvia 0–0 Nagoya Grampus.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 1.4 for Nagoya Grampus and 1.9 for Machida Zelvia. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score in 63% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.

Betting angles

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 63% chance at odds of 1.67, above our fair price of 1.58, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Nagoya Grampus 1–1 Machida Zelvia. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

Nagoya Grampus27%fair 3.66 · @3.10
Draw22%fair 4.58 · @3.25
Machida Zelvia51%fair 1.97 · @2.15
3.30Expected goals
1.37Nagoya Grampus xG
1.93Machida Zelvia xG
63%Both score
64%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

1–110%
1–29%
0–17%
0–27%
2–17%
2–26%

From our goals model: Nagoya Grampus 1.4 – 1.9 Machida Zelvia expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultMachida Zelvia to win ✓51%1.972.15 ▲
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78%1.281.30
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✓63%1.581.67 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓84%1.19–
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals ✓64%1.56–
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗58%1.72–
Half-time resultMachida Zelvia ahead at half-time ✓39%2.57–
Half-time / full-timeHT Machida Zelvia / FT Machida Zelvia ✓31%3.18–
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9%10.62–

Form

Nagoya Grampus – last 6

LWLWLL
2 Sep@ Sanfrecce Hiroshima0–3L
29 Augvs Fagiano Okayama2–1W
26 Augvs Gainare Tottori1–3L
22 Augvs Gamba Osaka3–1W
15 Aug@ Kashima1–2L
8 Augvs Shimizu S-pulse0–1L
1.2Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5

Machida Zelvia – last 6

WDWWWW
2 Sepvs Kawasaki Frontale2–1W
29 Aug@ Mito Hollyhock1–1D
26 Augvs Grulla Morioka3–0W
23 Augvs Urawa3–1W
15 Aug@ JEF United Chiba4–0W
8 Aug@ FC Tokyo5–1W
3.0Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5

Head to head

6 Jun 2026Machida Zelvia v Nagoya Grampus0–0
Nagoya Grampus vs Machida Zelvia head-to-head page →

J1 League table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Kashima181503+2045
2FC Tokyo181305+1437
3Machida Zelvia181305+637
4Kawasaki Frontale181008-228
5Tokyo Verdy181008-428
6Urawa187011+325
7Yokohama F. Marinos186012-320
8Kashiwa Reysol187011-220
9Mito Hollyhock186012-1618
10JEF United Chiba183015-1612

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Nagoya Grampus vs Machida Zelvia?

Our pick is Both teams to score with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.67.

Who will win Nagoya Grampus vs Machida Zelvia?

On our numbers Nagoya Grampus have a 27% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Machida Zelvia 51%.

How many goals will there be in Nagoya Grampus vs Machida Zelvia?

We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Nagoya Grampus vs Machida Zelvia?

Our predicted score is Nagoya Grampus 1–1 Machida Zelvia, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.

When is Nagoya Grampus vs Machida Zelvia?

Nagoya Grampus vs Machida Zelvia (J1 League) kicks off on Sunday 6 September 2026 at 10:00 (West Africa Time) at Toyota Stadium.

Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.