Gamba Osaka vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction 11 April 2026
🔊 Japanese football fans can look forward to the Osaka derby this Saturday! The clash between Gamba Osaka and Cerezo Osaka is set for the 10th round of the J-League. The teams are showing different form in their recent games, adding intrigue to their head-to-head encounter. The hosts sit second in the Western Conference standings, showcasing impressive scoring ability, while the visitors are in ninth place, struggling to secure points.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 07 February 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 0:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Cerezo Osaka):
- ball possession percentage: 23% vs 77%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 16 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 4.
📊Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Gamba Osaka and Cerezo Osaka:
- played 49 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 21, for the away team - 17, draws - 11;
- number of goals (home/away) - 78 against 65;
- average total goals in the match - 2.92.
Head-to-head statistics Gamba Osaka - Cerezo Osaka

Gamba Osaka Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the AFC Champions League Two tournament (home team - Gamba Osaka, away team - Bangkok United). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.
Here's the game statistics (Gamba Osaka vs Bangkok United):
- ball possession: 72% vs 28%;
- corner kicks: 18 vs 1;
- fouls: 5 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 2.
Gamba Osaka currently sit second in the Western standings, showcasing impressive form with six wins out of their last nine matches. They display confidence in attack, averaging 1.44 goals per game. However, in their last five outings, they've secured two victories alongside three losses, indicating a slight dip in consistency. Notably, on home turf, Gamba often achieve results thanks to their aggressive style of play and high conversion rate of chances.
Match Results: Gamba Osaka

Cerezo Osaka Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Nagoya Grampus, away - Cerezo Osaka). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:0.
Here are the match stats (Cerezo Osaka vs Nagoya Grampus):
- ball possession: 59% vs 41%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 7;
- fouls: 11 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
Cerezo Osaka struggle with consistency, having secured four wins but suffered five losses in their last nine matches, highlighting the team's current issues. They average just 0.8 goals per match, raising questions about their attacking efficiency. However, their defense remains fairly organized, conceding an average of 1.1 goals per game. Interestingly, Gamba Osaka, who are in second place, have conceded more.
Match Results: Cerezo Osaka
Prediction for the 1st half
First Half Statistics: Gamba Osaka (Home) vs Cerezo Osaka (Away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 4;
- Number of wins: 2 (50%) vs 1 (25%);
- Number of losses: 1 (25%) vs 1 (25%);
- Number of draws: 1 (25%) vs 2 (50%);
- Average total goals scored: 1.5 vs 0.75;
- Average total goals conceded: 0.5 vs 0.25.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 4 vs 2;
- Number of losses: 4 vs 2;
- Number of draws: 2 vs 6;
- Average first half total: 1.7 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.8) vs 0.9 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.4).
- Gamba Osaka scored in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games (J1 League).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 49;
- home team wins - 21, away team wins - 17, draws - 11.
Statistics: Gamba Osaka vs Cerezo Osaka
- matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 9;
- wins: 6 vs 4;
- win percentage: 67% vs 44%;
- losses: 3 vs 5;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 6 vs 4;
- losses: 3 vs 6;
- draws: 1 vs 0.
- Gamba Osaka have not lost in 10 of last 11 home games (J1 League).
- Gamba Osaka have not lost in 9 of last 10 games (J1 League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.59, the guests - 1.33;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.92;
- both teams scored: overall - 30; at the home team's field - 16.
Statistics: Gamba Osaka vs Cerezo Osaka
- average total in the tournament: 2.67 vs 1.89;
- average total goals scored: 1.44 vs 0.78;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.89 vs 0.44;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.56 vs 0.33;
- Gamba Osaka: average total at home in the tournament - 1.75;
- Cerezo Osaka: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.6 (home - 1.6) vs 0.8 (away - 1).
- Cerezo Osaka have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games (J1 League).
Prediction on corners
Gamba Osaka: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.22; at home field - 6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7.3; at home field - 10.2.
Cerezo Osaka: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.11, away - 6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.1; away - 6.
- Over 9.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Cerezo Osaka away games (J1 League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 49;
- both teams scored all-time - 30 times;
- on the home team’s field - 16 times.
Statistics: Gamba Osaka vs Cerezo Osaka
- number of matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 9;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 5 vs 4;
- number of BTTS matches for Gamba Osaka at home - 2 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Cerezo Osaka away - 1 (25%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Gamba Osaka at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Cerezo Osaka away - 1 (25%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (16/92, 17.4%);
- Gamba Osaka at home most often finish matches: 0:0 , 2:0 , 2:2 , 3:2 (1/4, 25%);
- Cerezo Osaka away most often play: 0:2 , 1:0 , 1:2 , 3:0 (1/4, 25%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 13.09% (odds 6.3)
1:0 - 9.79% (odds 9.4)
0:1 - 8.72% (odds 11.25)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the trends and current form, the most reasonable bet is on Gamba Osaka's individual total over 1.5 goals: the team has scored more than one goal in 6 out of their last 7 J1 League matches. Meanwhile, Cerezo conceded three unanswered goals in their latest away game, so there are certainly concerns about the visitors' defense.