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18 March 2023 at 05:00

J1 League · Season 2023
Referee: J. Iida

Match Summary

Nagoya Grampus and FC Tokyo drew 0:0. The match was played in J1 League 2023. 4 yellow cards were shown. Nagoya Grampus had 39% possession while FC Tokyo held 61%. Nagoya Grampus had 7 shots (1 on target) compared to 7 (0 on target) for FC Tokyo. Nagoya Grampus made 4 substitutions, FC Tokyo made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Nagoya Grampus and FC Tokyo — 0 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Nagoya Grampus
FC Tokyo
Kick Off
Half Time
R. IzumiY. Maruyama
58′
59′
K. TsukagawaAdaílton
77′
T. NakagawaK. Tawaratsumida
K. NagaiK. Nagasawa
82′
K. JunkerN. Sakai
82′
MateusLeonardo
90+3′
90+3′
Diego OliveiraPerotti
Full Time

Match Statistics

Nagoya Grampus had 39% possession against FC Tokyo's 61%. Nagoya Grampus registered 7 shots (1 on target) while FC Tokyo managed 7 (0 on target). Corner kicks: 2–5. Fouls committed: 20–10.

1Shots on Goal0
5Shots off Goal4
7Total Shots7
1Blocked Shots3
7Shots insidebox3
0Shots outsidebox4
20Fouls10
2Corner Kicks5
3Offsides0
39%Ball Possession61%
1Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves1
369Total passes576
270Passes accurate469
73%Passes %81%
0expected_goals0

Lineups

Nagoya Grampus lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation under K. Hasegawa, while FC Tokyo deployed a 3-4-2-1 under Albert Puig.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Nagoya Grampus is 6.94, compared to 6.57 for FC Tokyo. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Nagoya Grampus's highest-rated starter is S. Inagaki (7.19), while FC Tokyo's best-rated player is K. Koizumi (6.79).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Nagoya Grampus have contributed 23 goals and 9 assists this season, led by S. Inagaki (11G). FC Tokyo's starters account for 3 goals and 2 assists, spearheaded by T. Nakagawa (2G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Nagoya Grampus deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against FC Tokyo's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Nagoya Grampus field 4 midfielders averaging 7.06, versus FC Tokyo's 4 rated 6.67. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Nagoya Grampus start 3 forward(s) averaging 6.86, compared to 3 for FC Tokyo averaging 6.46. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Discipline

Nagoya Grampus's starters have collected 14 yellow cards this season, compared to 9 for FC Tokyo. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Nagoya Grampus's starting XI is 32.8 (youngest: Mateus (31), oldest: K. Nagai (36)), while FC Tokyo average 32.3 (youngest: K. Koizumi (30), oldest: K. Higashi (35)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Nagoya Grampus's starters average 30 league appearances each, versus 20 for FC Tokyo. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Nagoya GrampusPosition StrengthFC Tokyo
6.94
Avg Rating
6.57
7.06 MID (4 v 4)6.67
15G 5A1G 2A
6.86 FWD (3 v 3)6.46
8G 4A2G 0A
Nagoya Grampus3-4-2-1
1🧤GKM. Langerak
2🛡DEFY. Nogami
4🛡DEFS. Nakatani
13🛡DEFH. Fujii
17MIDR. Morishita
15MIDS. Inagaki7.211G5A
6MIDT. Yonemoto
7MIDR. Izumi6.94G
10FWDMateus7.15G2A
18FWDK. Nagai6.92G2A
77FWDK. Junker6.61G
FC Tokyo3-4-2-1
27🧤GKJ. Słowik
4🛡DEFY. Kimoto
44🛡DEFHenrique Trevisan
3🛡DEFM. Morishige
5MIDY. Nagatomo
37MIDK. Koizumi6.81G2A
10MIDK. Higashi6.6
49MIDK. Bangnagande
39FWDT. Nakagawa6.72G
35FWDK. Tsukagawa6.2
9FWDDiego Oliveira

Substitutes

5(M)K. Nagasawa
9(F)N. Sakai
16(G)Y. Takeda

Substitutes

22(F)Perotti
17(D)S. Tokumoto

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Nagoya Grampus have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats. FC Tokyo show 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Nagoya Grampus

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FC Tokyo

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Head to Head

Nagoya Grampus and FC Tokyo have met 2 times — Nagoya Grampus won 0, FC Tokyo won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. FC Tokyo leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 6 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (2 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–1 in 2025.

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Nagoya Grampus

1

Drawn

1

FC Tokyo

Goals: 2Goals: 4

Recent Meetings (2)

31 Aug 2025Nagoya Grampus1 – 1FC Tokyo
26 Feb 2025FC Tokyo3 – 1Nagoya Grampus

API data: 15 Mar 2026

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