Kawasaki Frontale 1-2 Nagoya Grampus: result and AI prediction

Kawasaki Frontale – Nagoya Grampus, J1 League, Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 08:00 AM (GMT). Venue: Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu

Kawasaki Frontale is #8 in the table (13 pts) and Nagoya Grampus #16 (6 pts). 8 places separate the two teams in the table. Kawasaki Frontale is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Nagoya Grampus has not won any of its last 5 matches. Kawasaki Frontale averages 2 goals per match this season. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Kawasaki Frontale 3, draws 0, Nagoya Grampus 3.

AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 1-2Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Kawasaki arrive with the sharper attacking rhythm, home momentum and a strong recent record against Nagoya at this ground. Nagoya have plenty of the ball but are struggling to turn it into goals, especially away from home, and their advancing wing-backs risk exposing the exact spaces Kawasaki’s wide attackers attack best. Marcinho’s cutting runs and Wakizaka’s work between midfield and attack are the key home mechanisms. Nagoya’s route back into the contest is to survive the first press, make Takamine a reliable outlet, and be far more clinical from their limited clear openings.

Head-to-head analysis

This has been a productive recent fixture, and Kawasaki’s home record against Nagoya at Uvance Todoroki Stadium is notably strong. The latest meeting was also an open, high-scoring Kawasaki win, reinforcing the importance of transition defending.

Form (last 5)

Kawasaki FrontaleLeague position #8 · 13 ptsW W D
Nagoya GrampusLeague position #16 · 6 ptsL L L

Kawasaki Frontale vs Nagoya Grampus stats

Kawasaki FrontaleNagoya Grampus
Played88
Goals scored167
Goals conceded1214
Clean sheets10

Last meetings

  • 2025-08-23Nagoya Grampus 3-4 Kawasaki Frontale
  • 2025-02-15Kawasaki Frontale 4-0 Nagoya Grampus
  • 2024-09-22Nagoya Grampus 2-0 Kawasaki Frontale
  • 2024-06-02Kawasaki Frontale 2-1 Nagoya Grampus
  • 2023-07-01Nagoya Grampus 2-0 Kawasaki Frontale
  • 2023-04-15Kawasaki Frontale 1-2 Nagoya Grampus

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