Nagoya Grampus vs Shonan Bellmare - J-League
Fixture Preview - 20 September 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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As Nagoya Grampus prepares to host Shonan Bellmare at the Nagoya Mizuho Athletic Stadium, both teams are in search of a much-needed boost after disappointing recent performances. Nagoya's form has been particularly troubling, with four losses in their last five matches, while Shonan has managed just one point from their last five outings. This clash presents an opportunity for Nagoya to leverage their home advantage, where they have historically performed well against Shonan, winning five of their last ten encounters. One significant angle to consider is the tendency for high-scoring matches in their head-to-head history, with five of the last ten meetings featuring over 2.5 goals. Both teams have shown vulnerabilities in defence, which could lead to chances for both sides. With the pressure mounting, expect an open game as both teams look to break their poor runs, potentially leading to an entertaining encounter with goals likely on the cards.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 |  Shimizu S-Pulse | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 32 |
| 14 |  Tokyo Verdy | 27 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 31 |
| 15 |  FC Tokyo | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 30 |
| 16 |  Nagoya Grampus | 27 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 28 |
| 17 |  Yokohama F. Marinos | 27 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 25 |
| 18 |  Shonan Bellmare | 27 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 25 |
| 19 |  Yokohama | 27 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 22 |
| 20 |  Albirex Niigata | 27 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 20 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2025 | Shonan Bellmare | 2–1 | Nagoya Grampus | J-League |
| August 24, 2024 | Shonan Bellmare | 0–1 | Nagoya Grampus | J-League |
| June 16, 2024 | Nagoya Grampus | 1–1 | Shonan Bellmare | J-League |
| November 11, 2023 | Shonan Bellmare | 2–1 | Nagoya Grampus | J-League |
| April 23, 2023 | Nagoya Grampus | 2–2 | Shonan Bellmare | J-League |
| July 2, 2022 | Shonan Bellmare | 0–0 | Nagoya Grampus | J-League |
| April 6, 2022 | Nagoya Grampus | 2–1 | Shonan Bellmare | J-League |
| August 15, 2021 | Nagoya Grampus | 1–0 | Shonan Bellmare | J-League |
| April 7, 2021 | Shonan Bellmare | 0–0 | Nagoya Grampus | J-League |
| November 21, 2020 | Nagoya Grampus | 3–1 | Shonan Bellmare | J-League |