J1 League· Regular Season - 18· Saitama Stadium
Urawa
Nagoya Grampus5 Dec
Urawa vs Nagoya Grampus Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 5 December 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
1-0
Fair odds
1.80
Expected goals
1.9 - 1.0
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More Urawa vs Nagoya Grampus tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Urawa +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 92% | 1.08 | - |
| 1XUrawa or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Nagoya Grampus +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 68% | 1.48 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 67% | 1.49 | - |
| X2Nagoya Grampus or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 55% | 1.83 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 45% | 2.21 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 45% | 2.24 | - |
| 1Urawa to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 33% | 3.03 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Urawa -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 32% | 3.08 | - |
| 2Nagoya Grampus to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Nagoya Grampus -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 8% | 13.10 | - |
Urawa vs Nagoya Grampus preview & analysis
Match preview
Urawa host Nagoya Grampus in the J1 League (Regular Season - 18) at Saitama Stadium on Saturday, 5 December 2026, with kick-off at 05:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Urawa arrive in superb form, with 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 13 and conceding 8. Most recently they beat Yokohama FC 4-0 away. They're 11th in the table with 12 points from 9 games. Nagoya Grampus arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 8 and conceding 8. Most recently they drew with Fagiano Okayama 3-3 at home. They're 15th in the table with 9 points from 9 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Urawa have won 4, Nagoya Grampus have won 2 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 2.3 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Urawa narrow favourites: Urawa 44%, draw 38%, Nagoya Grampus 18%. We expect around 2.9 goals (1.9 - 1.0 in expected goals), with 55% for over 2.5 and 55% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both teams' recent games have been open, and our goals model expects this one to follow suit. Our pick is Over 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 55% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Urawa 1-0 Nagoya Grampus.
Recent form
Urawa- 14 OctAYokohama FC4-0
- 10 OctAFC Tokyo0-3
- 7 OctHOmiya Ardija3-2
- 29 SeptAKataller Toyama3-2
- 19 SeptHTokyo Verdy3-1
Nagoya Grampus- 14 OctHFagiano Okayama3-3
- 11 OctAKawasaki Frontale2-1
- 29 SeptAKitakyushu3-1
- 19 SeptAFC Tokyo0-1
- 12 SeptAV-varen Nagasaki0-2
Head to head
J1 League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kashiwa Reysol | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | +7 | 21 |
| 2 |  Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +16 | 20 |
| 3 |  Machida Zelvia | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +12 | 20 |
| 4 |  FC Tokyo | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +9 | 20 |
| 5 |  Vissel Kobe | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | +5 | 19 |
| 6 |  Kashima | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +3 | 16 |
| 7 |  Yokohama F. Marinos | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +4 | 15 |
| 8 |  Kawasaki Frontale | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | +3 | 13 |
| 9 |  Fagiano Okayama | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 13 |
| 10 |  Shimizu S-pulse | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | -1 | 13 |
| 11 | Urawa | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 12 |
| 12 |  Cerezo Osaka | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -5 | 12 |
| 13 |  Mito Hollyhock | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 9 |
| 14 |  V-varen Nagasaki | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 9 |
| 15 | Nagoya Grampus | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -6 | 9 |
| 16 |  Kyoto Sanga | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -5 | 8 |
| 17 |  Avispa Fukuoka | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -2 | 7 |
| 18 |  Gamba Osaka | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -8 | 6 |
| 19 |  JEF United Chiba | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -11 | 5 |
| 20 |  Tokyo Verdy | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | -10 | 4 |
Urawa vs Nagoya Grampus: FAQ
What is the Urawa vs Nagoya Grampus prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Urawa 1-0 Nagoya Grampus.
Who is the favourite to win Urawa vs Nagoya Grampus?
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Urawa are favourites. Our model gives Urawa a 44% chance of winning, Nagoya Grampus 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Urawa vs Nagoya Grampus?
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We rate both teams to score at 55%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Urawa vs Nagoya Grampus kick off?
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Urawa vs Nagoya Grampus kicks off at 05:00 UTC on Saturday, 5 December 2026 at Saitama Stadium, Saitama.
