J1 League
⚽ J1 League
Japan • 5th place
Sat, 06 Jun 2026
Machida Zelvia

Machida Zelvia

2 - 1
Match Finished
Nagoya Grampus

Nagoya Grampus

Machida GION Stadium Machida

Team News & Facts

Machida Zelvia Machida Zelvia

  • Current form: WWLWWLWWLWWWLWWWLWDW
  • Played 10 home matches this season
  • Averaging 1.4 goals per home game
  • Kept 4 clean sheets at home

Nagoya Grampus Nagoya Grampus

  • Current form: WWLLWLWLWLWWLWWWLLDL
  • Played 10 away matches this season
  • Averaging 1.8 goals per away game
  • Kept 2 clean sheets away
Machida Zelvia

Machida Zelvia

3-4-2-1
Coach: Go Kuroda

Starting XI

1
K. Tani
G
3
G. Shoji
D
50
D. Okamura
D
19
Y. Nakayama
D
88
H. Nakamura
M
23
R. Shirasaki
M
16
H. Mae
M
26
K. Hayashi
M
27
Erik
F
7
Y. Soma
F
9
S. Fujio
F

Substitutes

13 T. Morita G
18 H. Shimoda M
11 A. Masuyama M
8 K. Sento M
10 Na Sang-Ho F
39 B. Vasquez M
49 K. Kuwayama F
5 I. Dresevic D
6 H. Mochizuki D
Nagoya Grampus

Nagoya Grampus

3-4-2-1
Coach: Mihailo Petrovic

Starting XI

1
D. Schmidt
G
2
Y. Nogami
D
13
H. Fujii
D
3
Y. Sato
D
9
Y. Asano
M
14
T. Morishima
M
31
T. Takamine
M
27
K. Nakayama
M
7
R. Izumi
F
22
Y. Kimura
F
11
Y. Yamagishi
F

Substitutes

16 Y. Takeda G
18 K. Nagai F
17 T. Uchida M
41 M. Ono M
20 K. Mikuni D
33 T. Kikuchi M
19 H. Koda M
30 S. Sugiura F
32 H. Suzuki M

Machida Zelvia vs Nagoya Grampus — Match Preview Overview

This preview compiles the key context for Machida Zelvia vs Nagoya Grampus in the J1 League: recent form, head-to-head, xG trends, injury news, probable lineups, and venue factors. Use it as a fast, structured read before kickoff on Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:00.

How to Read This Preview

  • Form & Fixture Difficulty: Results are weighed by opponent strength and home/away split.
  • Head-to-Head: We emphasize meetings with similar coaches and tactical continuity.
  • xG Trends: Rolling indicators for chance creation and chance prevention.
  • Lineups & Roles: Role changes and absences can shift pressing/build-up patterns.
  • Venue Context: Travel, schedule congestion, rest days and pitch profile.

Key Angles for Machida Zelvia vs Nagoya Grampus

Watch for tactical asymmetries, set-piece matchups, and transition spaces. Late team news can meaningfully alter expected chance quality; revisit close to kickoff if uncertainty is flagged in the Lineups or Injuries tabs.

Smart Research Habits

  • Cross-check 3/5/10 game samples to avoid small-sample noise.
  • Don’t double-count correlated signals (e.g., form and xG saying the same thing).
  • Track closing line movement for broad market sentiment.