Nagoya Grampus 1-1 Cerezo Osaka: result and AI prediction

Nagoya Grampus – Cerezo Osaka, J1 League, Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM (GMT). Venue: Toyota Stadium

Nagoya Grampus is #12 in the table (12 pts) and Cerezo Osaka #13 (12 pts). Cerezo Osaka has not won any of its last 5 matches. Cerezo Osaka has kept 4 clean sheets in 10 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Nagoya Grampus 3, draws 1, Cerezo Osaka 2. Their last meeting, on May 17, 2026, ended Cerezo Osaka 6-1 Nagoya Grampus.

Nagoya Grampus

Final score1 - 1

Cerezo Osaka

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

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Nagoya have genuine momentum after beating Kashiwa and now return to Toyota Stadium with a chance to turn a promising spell into a sustained recovery. Cerezo arrive level on points but without a league win in several rounds, and their away attack has been a major concern. The hosts’ pressing intensity and Uchida’s new influence in advanced areas are the clearest reasons for optimism. Cerezo retain dangerous dribbling and transition quality, so Nagoya cannot allow the game to become open after turnovers.

Head-to-head analysis

This pairing has produced frequent goals and alternating momentum. Cerezo’s emphatic win in the reverse league fixture is a clear warning for Nagoya, but Nagoya had won the preceding home meeting and have generally been stronger at Toyota Stadium in this matchup.

Form (last 5)

Nagoya GrampusLeague position #12 · 12 ptsL W W

Cerezo OsakaLeague position #13 · 12 ptsD D L

Nagoya Grampus vs Cerezo Osaka stats

	Nagoya Grampus	Cerezo Osaka
Played	10	10
Goals scored	12	9
Goals conceded	16	16
Clean sheets	0	4

Last meetings

2026-05-17Cerezo Osaka 6-1 Nagoya Grampus
2026-04-04Nagoya Grampus 3-0 Cerezo Osaka
2025-10-04Nagoya Grampus 2-1 Cerezo Osaka
2025-03-08Cerezo Osaka 1-1 Nagoya Grampus
2024-06-30Cerezo Osaka 2-1 Nagoya Grampus
2024-04-21Nagoya Grampus 2-1 Cerezo Osaka