Kashiwa Reysol - Nagoya Grampus predictions and free betting tips [05/06/2024]

On Wednesday the 1/8 finals of the J.League Cup will see Kashiwa Reysol face off against Nagoya Grampus.

Kashiwa Reysol

Kashiwa Reysol defeated Avispa Fukuoka 2-1 in the 1/16 finals of the Japan Cup on 22 May. Currently, Kashiwa sits in 12th place in the J1 League standings with 22 points. The team has played 17 matches, winning 5, losing 7, and drawing 3. Their total goal balance stands at 17:23. In their last 5 rounds, the team's form has been 2 losses, 1 draw, and 2 victories.

Nagoya Grampus

Nagoya Grampus won 3-1 against Yokohama in the 1/16 finals of the Japan Cup on 22 May 2024. The match began well for Nagoya, with Nagai opening the scoring in the 5th minute. Just two minutes later, Nagoya doubled their lead thanks to a goal from Nogami. Yokohama responded in the 44th minute when Ozura scored, reducing the deficit to 1:2. In the second half, Nagoya Grampus increased the pressure, and Yoshida sealed the victory with a third goal in the 63rd minute, ending the match 3:1. Currently, in the J1 League, the team stands in 7th place in the table with 26 points, having secured 8 wins and suffered 7 losses in 16 matches. The team's recent form in the last 5 matches is as follows: 1 draw and 1 loss with 3 consecutive victories.

Match Prediction: Kashiwa Reysol vs Nagoya Grampus

Both teams are in the upper half of the table and could deliver a thrilling performance in this 1/8 finals match. I am betting on a total over 2 goals in the game.