Nagoya vs Yokohama Marinos: Match Prediction for the Japanese League Cup
In the return leg of the Japanese League Cup semifinal, Nagoya faces Yokohama Marinos. The first match ended with Nagoya winning 3-1. Who will advance to the final on October 13? Find out in our preview.

Command Analysis

Nagoya Grampus

Current Form
Nagoya is currently in ninth place in J1 League, just two points shy of the sixth position. The team enjoyed a streak of three consecutive wins against Albirex Niigata (3-0), Kawasaki (2-0), and Iwata (2-0) before succumbing to Fukuoka (0-1). They quickly rebounded with a victory over Yokohama Marinos (3-1) in the first leg of the league cup semifinals. In the previous round, they advanced past Hiroshima in a penalty shootout.
Injuries and Suspensions
The hosts have no issues with their lineup.
Interesting Betting Trends
- No draw has occurred in the hosts' last six matches
- The team has secured three consecutive home victories

Yokohama F.Marinos

Current Form
Yokohama Marinos are struggling this season in the J-League, sitting at 12th place in the standings. However, they have found some success in other competitions, reaching the semifinals of the Emperor's Cup after a dominant 5-1 win over Renofa Yamaguchi. Their Champions League campaign also started well, following a heavy defeat to Gwangju (3-7) with a convincing victory against Ulsan (4-0).
Injuries and Suspensions
The visiting team has no issues with player availability.
Interesting Betting Trends
- The team has secured only one win in their last four matches.
- None of the last 18 matches for the visitors have ended in a draw.
Trends
Bet Exact Score 0:1
The home team suffered their last defeat by this score
11.00Bet At least one team won’t score
This bet has succeeded in four of the last five home matches
2.30Bet Number 1 in the final score
This trend has occurred in four of the last five matches for the visitors
1.65Tip and bets
The hosts performed exceptionally in the first match, securing a two-goal lead ahead of the return fixture. In the second encounter, the team will likely focus on a solid defensive strategy. Nagoya has not conceded a single goal in their last three home games, suggesting they can effectively withstand their opponent's attacks. It's probable that the teams will score no more than two goals combined.
Our prediction is under 2.5 total goals at 2.15
Match Outcome Bet
The visitors have no championship aspirations left but are determined to succeed in the cup competitions. The team will undoubtedly strive to overcome a two-goal deficit. The Yokohama club will be highly motivated and we believe they will avoid defeat in the return match.
Our prediction is "Yokohama Marinos" will not lose at odds of 1.57
Corners Bet
As mentioned earlier, the game is unlikely to be an open affair. It’s highly probable that both teams will play cautiously, and they won’t offer a plethora of corner kicks.
Our prediction is a total of under 10.5 corners at odds of 1.96