Verdy vs Nagoya Grampus Prediction, Lineups & Where to Watch

It’s a clash of titans in Japan’s prestigious Emperor’s Cup as Tokyo Verdy gets ready to battle Nagoya Grampus on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Both teams are desperate for a cup run to bring some cheer to their season, making this a must-watch encounter for all football fans.

The match is set for a 17:00 kick-off (Japan Standard Time), which is 3:30 PM IST for fans in India. Both teams are struggling in the J1 League, so they’ll be giving their all to advance to the next round of the cup.

Verdy vs Nagoya Grampus Prediction

This is a tough one to call! Both Verdy and Nagoya are not having the best of times in the league, with Verdy sitting in 14th place and Nagoya just behind in 16th. Their recent form is also very similar, though Verdy might have a slight psychological edge.

Given that both teams are so evenly matched, we expect a very tight and cautious game. Don’t be surprised if this ends in a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes, pushing the match into extra time or even penalties to decide the winner. It’s going to be a nail-biter! We also predict a feisty affair with at least four yellow cards being shown.

Verdy vs Nagoya Grampus Head to Head (H2H) Record

History shows us that there’s nothing to separate these two clubs. In their last five meetings, both Verdy and Nagoya have won two matches each, with one game ending in a draw. This head-to-head record perfectly reflects how evenly matched they are, setting the stage for another classic encounter.

Verdy vs Nagoya Grampus Lineups

The good news for both managers is that there are no major injury worries. We can expect to see full-strength squads battling it out on the pitch.

Predicted Verdy XI: Vidotto, Miyahara, Yamada, Ota, Fukazawa, Inami, Saito, Miki, Someno, Kimura, Yamami.

Predicted Nagoya Grampus XI: Takeda, Mikuni, Inoue, Yoshida, Nakayama, Shiihashi, Kubo, Nagai, Paula, Morishima, Patric.

Live Streaming/ Where to Watch Verdy vs Nagoya Grampus

Unfortunately for football fans in India, there is no official broadcaster or streaming service scheduled to show the Verdy vs Nagoya Grampus Emperor’s Cup match live. Japanese domestic league and cup matches are rarely broadcast in the Indian subcontinent.