Nagoya Grampus VS Shimizu S-Pulse

This J1 League match will be played on February 8, 2026 at 13:00 (Beijing time), with Nagoya Whales hosting Shimizu Heartbeat. The analysis will focus on the winning prospects of the home team Nagoya Whales in the Besthandicap (home win odds 2.01).

Nagoya Whales' recent form assessment: It is necessary to examine the pre-game home performance, offensive and defensive data and league ranking trends. Shimizu Heartbeat's recent form assessment: It is necessary to pay attention to its away combat ability, goals scored and conceded and key player status. The recent overall trend comparison of the two teams will directly affect the balance of victory and defeat in this game.

Review of the historical record of Nagoya Whales and Shimizu Heartbeat, analyze whether the home advantage is obvious, and the tactical style restraint reflected in recent encounters, so as to provide a historical reference for the home team's performance in this game.

The current odds of the winning market given by the agency are: Nagoya Whale wins 2.01, draws 3.30, and Shimizu Heartbeat wins 3.73. The odds of home wins are advantageous but not absolutely low, and the odds of draws and away wins are significantly higher than those of home wins, indicating that institutions have some support for the home team but are relatively cautious to prevent draws and upsets.

Based on recent form, historical head-to-head and odds tendencies, Nagoya Whales are the more optimistic side to watch in this game with their home advantage and historical psychological advantage. However, the odds of winning the home are not low to the absolute confidence zone, and we need to be wary of the stubborn resistance of Shimizu's heartbeat or the possibility of a draw. Prediction direction: Nagoya Whales are undefeated, and the probability of home victory is relatively higher.

This analysis is for match research purposes only and does not constitute any betting advice. Please look at sports events rationally and abide by relevant laws and regulations.