Kawasaki Frontale vs Nagoya Grampus Prediction: Grampus Eight Can Be A Tricky Opponent When Pushed Into The Corner!

Kawasaki Frontale will welcome Nagoya Grampus to the Todoroki Athletics Stadium in the 17th round of the J1 League. 

Let's have a look at the latest J1 League predictions between Kawasaki Frontale vs. Nagoya Grampus, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

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Gone are the glory days when Kawasaki Frontale won two consecutive J1 league titles in the years 2021 and 2022. Frontale finished in 8th place last season, and in the current season, they are battling with relegation. After 16 rounds, they occupy the 15th position in the table with 17 points and have maintained a three-point cushion over the relegation zone.

In the last round, Toru Oniki's men squandered a one-goal lead against Kashiwa Reysol, playing out a 1-1 draw at Todoroki Athletics Stadium. They managed to follow this with a convincing 4-1 victory over second-tier Fujieda MYFC in a friendly clash. Winless in their last three matches (L2, D1), they'll be hoping to return to winning ways, especially at home, where they've avoided defeat in their last four matches (W2, D2).

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Nagoya Grampus have been impressive in the top flight this season, as they have their sights set on a top-three finish. Currently, Grampus are in sixth place in the standings with 26 points and trail last year's champions, Vissel Kobe, in third place by three points.

Approaching this match, Kenta Hasegawa's men are riding a three-match unbeaten run, recording a pair of wins against FC Tokyo (3-1) and Sagan Tosu (0-2) and a solitary draw. In their previous round, they salvaged a point in a 1-1 draw against Kyoto Sanga, and this comes after thrashing second-tier Yokohama FC 3-1 on the road in the third round of the J.League YBC Levain Cup.

• Kawasaki Frontale have won one of their last five matches in the J1 League.
• Nagoya Grampus have opened the scoring in three of their last five matches in the J1 League.
• Kawasaki Frontale averages 1.75 goals per game when playing at home, and Nagoya Grampus averages 1.57 goals per game when playing away.

Over the last 42 meetings, Kawasaki Frontale have won 24 times, Nagoya Grampus have won 10 times, and there have been 8 draws, with the goal difference being 79-50 in favor of Kawasaki Frontale. 

Kawasaki Frontale are winless in their last three games in the league and will be aiming to return to winning ways in what has been a poor start to the season. Nagoya Grampus, on the other hand, are three points adrift of a top-three finish and come into this match boasting a three-match unbeaten run. 

Considering that this could turn out to be a tight contest, support both sides to get on the scoreboard, as this has been the case in three of their last six encounters.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.74
• Corners - Over 9 for 1.80
• X2 for 1.66