Machida Zelvia v Nagoya Grampus: everything you need to know
Machida Zelvia meet Nagoya Grampus at Machida Gion Stadium, Sunday 7:00am (J1 League). Machida Zelvia have won 6 of the 7 meetings with Nagoya Grampus since 2024.
The big picture
Machida Zelvia come in 4th on the ladder with 29 points; Nagoya Grampus are 13th on 14. Machida Zelvia have the higher position to protect.
Machida Zelvia are 22–6–5 in J1 League 2026, averaging 1.7 goals for and 1 against.
Nagoya Grampus are 14–17–3 in J1 League 2026, averaging 1.4 goals for and 1.6 against.
Form
Machida Zelvia have won three of their last five and most recently drew with Gamba Osaka 0–0.
Nagoya Grampus have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Kyoto Sanga 0–2.
Head to head
These sides have met 7 times on our records since 2024: Machida Zelvia 6, Nagoya Grampus 0, 1 drawn.
Last time out (2026), Machida Zelvia won 3–1 at Toyota Stadium (Japan).
Biggest margin between these two: Machida Zelvia by 2 goals in 2026 (3–1).
Players to watch
For Machida Zelvia, watch Yuki Soma (7 goals, 7 assists in 2026) and Tete Yengi (6 goals, 2 assists in 2026).
For Nagoya Grampus, watch Yuya Yamagishi (13 goals in 2026) and Yudai Kimura (11 goals, 3 assists in 2026).
At Machida Gion Stadium
Machida Zelvia have won 11 of their last 14 at Machida Gion Stadium.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Machida Zelvia go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
