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Nagoya Grampus vs Shimizu S Pulse prediction

J1 League · Sat · 10:00 — our model's pick, the best available price and how the market is priced.

Odds and data refreshed Aug 5, 2026 · how we work

Our prediction

J1 League 🕒 Sat · 10:00
Model lean
Over 2.5 goals
Odds
1.90
ⓘ Model lean, not an official pick — this fixture didn't clear our value threshold, so it isn't counted in the record
ConfidenceValue · 51%
AI Value edge -3.52% · best price at 1xBet
Bet at 1xBet

Key factors behind our tip

01

Nagoya Grampus are favourites at 2.1 (about 48% implied), a moderate rather than commanding edge over the field.

02

Shimizu S Pulse at 3.5 (roughly 29%) and the draw at 3.65 (around 27%) are priced closely, suggesting the market sees real uncertainty behind the favourite.

03

The Over 2.5 goals pick at 1.9 sits at roughly 51% implied confidence, essentially a coin-flip on the totals line.

04

The recommended bet shows a value edge of -3.52%, so it screens as slightly overpriced rather than an edge play.

Best odds across bookmakers

OutcomeBest priceBookmakerImplied
Nagoya Grampus 2.10 1xBet 47.6%
Shimizu S Pulse 3.50 Coolbet 28.6%
Draw 3.65 Pinnacle 27.4%

Nagoya Grampus vs Shimizu S Pulse: match preview

Nagoya Grampus host Shimizu S Pulse in this J1 League fixture, and the market leaves little doubt about which side it prefers. Nagoya are priced at 2.1 to win, which translates to an implied probability of roughly 48%, marking them as the clear favourite on home soil. Shimizu S Pulse are the outsiders at 3.5, or around 29% in implied terms, while the draw sits at 3.65, close to a 27% chance. Those figures paint a picture of a match the bookmakers expect Nagoya to shade without treating it as a formality. Our model, however, looks past the result market and toward goals: the recommended angle is Over 2.5 goals at 1.9, priced at about 51% implied confidence. Notably, this pick carries a negative value edge of -3.52%, meaning the price offers no measurable advantage over the market's own assessment on our numbers.

Verdict:

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Match FAQ

What is the prediction for Nagoya Grampus vs Shimizu S Pulse?+

Our tip is Over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.90, with a 51% confidence rating.

When does the match kick off?+

Nagoya Grampus vs Shimizu S Pulse takes place Sat · 10:00 in the J1 League.