Nagoya Grampus Eight desperately need points on Saturday, Apr 17 at 12:00 PM in the J1 League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Shimizu S-Pulse come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 1D 2L). Nagoya Grampus Eight travel struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Shimizu S-Pulse won their last outing, while Nagoya Grampus Eight suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

Despite playing at home, Shimizu S-Pulse face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Nagoya Grampus Eight have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in Nagoya Grampus Eight won 0–1.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Shimizu S-Pulse a slight edge, but Nagoya Grampus Eight are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.