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Cerezo Osaka and Nagoya Grampus battle for three points in a J1 League round 21 fixture on Sunday (June 30). The hosts will look to build on their 1-0 victory over Sagan Tosu at the same venue on Wednesday.
Kohei Tezuka's eighth-minute strike proved to be the difference between the two sides. Grampus, meanwhile, suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Urawa Red Diamonds. Ryoma Watanabe broke the deadlock in the seventh minute, and Urawa held on to leave with all three points.
The loss left Nagoya in 10th spot in the table, having garnered 27 points from 20 games, while Cerezo are seventh with 32 points.
Cerezo Osaka vs Nagoya Grampus Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Nagoya have 33 wins from their last 72 head-to-head games, with Cerezo, who have 29 wins.
- Their most recent clash in April 2024 saw Nagoya claim a 2-1 home win in the reverse fixture.
- Four of their last five head-to-head games have produced over 2.5 goals and also witnessed goals at both ends.
- Five of their last seven head-to-head games have been decided by one-goal margins.
- Seven of Nagoya's last eight competitive games, including the last six, have produced less than three goals.
- Cerezo's victory over Sagan Tosu ended their run of seven games with goals at both ends.
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Cerezo Osaka vs Nagoya Grampus Prediction
Cerezo enter this game as slight favourites and will look to build on their five-game unbeaten run across competitions, winning three. Their games tend to be entertaining, with both sides typically scoring.
Grampus, meanwhile, have won one of their last eight games across competitions, losing four. Furthermore, they are winless in seven league games but have won four of their last six head-to-head games, losing two.
Cerezo have won their last three home games, and the Cherry Blossoms should claim maximum points with a comfortable win with goals at both ends.
Prediction: Cerezo 3-1 Nagoya
Cerezo Osaka vs Nagoya Grampus Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Cerezo to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Cerezo to score over 1.5 goals
