Nagoya vs Gamba Osaka Prediction 22 August 2026
🔊 From the very start of the season, Nagoya Grampus have found themselves in trouble: they sit joint-bottom and are already in the relegation zone. Gamba Osaka, by contrast, are up in the top half of the table and among the contenders for an AFC Champions League place. The gap in form is clear - the hosts have lost both of their opening matches, while the visitors are yet to be beaten. At this early stage of the campaign, the result already carries real weight for Nagoya given their position in the danger zone.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 06 May 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 2:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Nagoya Grampus):
- ball possession percentage: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 4;
- fouls: 8 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 6.
📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Nagoya Grampus and Gamba Osaka:
- played 44 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 18, for the away team - 18, draws - 8;
- number of goals - 72 against 86;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.73, in the 2nd half - 1.86;
- average total goals in the match - 3.59.
Head-to-head statistics Nagoya - Gamba Osaka
Nagoya Grampus Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Kashima Antlers, away team - Nagoya Grampus). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here's the game statistics (Nagoya Grampus vs Kashima Antlers):
- ball possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 14 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 1 vs 6.
Nagoya Grampus have had a difficult start to the season, with two consecutive defeats reflecting a deep slump in form. Across their last ten matches - spanning the end of last season and the current campaign - they have won just three times and lost six, pointing to persistent inconsistency and defensive vulnerability, with an average of 2 goals conceded per game. The attacking picture is similarly bleak: they averaged 1.5 goals scored over that ten-match stretch, but that figure has dropped to just 0.5 per game in the current season. The league position makes every point critical - Nagoya sit just one point above the relegation places, so the pressure to pick up results is very real.
Match Results: Nagoya Grampus
Gamba Osaka Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Mito Hollyhock, away - Gamba Osaka). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (Gamba Osaka vs Mito Hollyhock):
- ball possession: 68% vs 32%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 9;
- fouls: 9 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
Gamba Osaka have made a solid start to the season, picking up a win and a draw from their opening two matches to sit comfortably in the top five. Their last ten games also inspire confidence - six wins and two defeats point to consistent results and an effective attack: they regularly score around two goals per game, while their average of 1.1 goals conceded holds up well despite an active approach away from home (2.5 goals scored and 2.5 conceded per match on the road). The motivation is clear: the club want to consolidate their place among the leaders and stay in contention for a top finish.
Match Results: Gamba Osaka
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.64, the guests - 1.95;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 3.59;
- both teams scored: overall - 33; at the home team's field - 15.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 8 of last 9 Nagoya Grampus games against Gamba Osaka (J1 League).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 6 Nagoya Grampus home games against Gamba Osaka (J1 League).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 8 of last 9 Gamba Osaka away games.
Prediction on corners
Nagoya Grampus: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 8.5; at home field - 13;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.6; at home field - 6.4.
Gamba Osaka: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 7, away - 9;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.9; away - 3.33.
- Gamba Osaka have taken under 4.5 corners in 8 of last 9 away games against Nagoya Grampus (J1 League).
- Gamba Osaka have taken under 4.5 corners in 6 of last 7 away games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 44;
- both teams scored all-time - 33 times;
- on the home team’s field - 15 times.
Statistics: Nagoya Grampus vs Gamba Osaka
- number of matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 2;
- number of BTTS matches for Nagoya Grampus at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTTS matches for Gamba Osaka away - 1 (100%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 8 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Nagoya Grampus at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Gamba Osaka away - 4 (67%).
- Gamba Osaka have scored and conceded in last 8 away games (J1 League).
- Gamba Osaka have scored and conceded in last 5 games (J1 League).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 2:1 (4/20, 20%);
- Nagoya Grampus at home most often finish matches: 0:1 (1/1, 100%);
- Gamba Osaka away most often play: 1:1 (1/1, 100%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.59% (odds 6.5)
0:1 - 10.37% (odds 9.5)
1:0 - 9.87% (odds 8.5)
⭐ Editor's Pick
The key factors in this match are the attacking potential of both sides and the defensive vulnerabilities of the hosts. The case for both teams to score is supported by several indicators: Nagoya Grampus have been highly productive in front of goal over their last ten matches, but their defensive record has been inconsistent, leading to a significant number of goals conceded. Gamba Osaka score regularly and tend to give up chances at the other end, particularly away from home - a pattern reflected in their run of scoring games on the road. Even with Nagoya Grampus highly motivated to climb out of the relegation zone, their defensive issues remain, and the attacking momentum of their opponents only increases the likelihood of an open game. The main prediction is Both Teams to Score (Yes).
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