Gamba Osaka vs Shimizu Prediction
The upcoming clash between Gamba Osaka and Shimizu S-Pulse promises to be intense, given the current form of both teams. Gamba Osaka sit in third place in the Eastern Division and have been delivering consistent performances, winning four of their last five matches. Meanwhile, Shimizu S-Pulse, positioned in seventh, are struggling with their form, having suffered a string of defeats. Defensive plays will be crucial for both sides.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 15 June 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Shimizu S Pulse):
- ball possession percentage: 40% vs 60%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 7;
- fouls: 11 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 8 vs 6.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Gamba Osaka and Shimizu S Pulse:
- played 42 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 23, for the away team - 10, draws - 9;
- number of goals - 73 against 49;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.19, in the 2nd half - 1.71;
- average total goals in the match - 2.9.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Gamba Osaka Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Fagiano Okayama, away team - Gamba Osaka). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here's the game statistics (Gamba Osaka vs Fagiano Okayama):
- ball possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 10;
- fouls: 12 vs 23;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 7 vs 8.
Gamba Osaka are in excellent form, having secured victories in 4 of their last 5 matches, underscoring their high level of play and confidence on the pitch. Over their last 10 games, they average 1.7 goals per match while conceding a mere 0.6 goals per game. At home, Gamba Osaka tend to play more cautiously; in 9 out of 10 head-to-head encounters against Shimizu, they have scored fewer than 1.5 goals.
Match Results: Gamba Osaka
Shimizu S Pulse Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Shimizu S Pulse, away - Vissel Kobe). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here are the match stats (Shimizu S Pulse vs Vissel Kobe):
- ball possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 5;
- fouls: 11 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 1.
Shimizu S-Pulse are struggling with their form, having lost 4 of their last 5 matches and currently sitting in 7th place in the division. The team averages just 1 goal per game while conceding a significant 1.7 goals over their last ten matches. In recent outings, they have failed to solidify their defense or create threatening chances in front of the opponent's goal.
Match Results: Shimizu S Pulse
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 42;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 8; for visitors away - 2; number of draws - 9;
- Average first-half total: 1.19;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.79, while the visitors net 0.4.
First-Half Stats: Gamba Osaka (home) vs Shimizu S Pulse (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- wins: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- draws: 1 (100%) vs 1 (100%);
- Average goals scored: 0 vs 0;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- losses: 0 vs 3;
- draws: 7 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 0.9 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.1) vs 1.2 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.8).
- Gamba Osaka have drawn in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games against Shimizu S Pulse (J1 League).
- Gamba Osaka have drawn in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games (J1 League).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 42;
- home team wins - 23, away team wins - 10, draws - 9.
Statistics: Gamba Osaka vs Shimizu S Pulse
- matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- wins: 2 vs 1;
- win percentage: 67% vs 33%;
- losses: 1 vs 2;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 6 vs 2;
- losses: 2 vs 7;
- draws: 2 vs 1.
- Gamba Osaka have not lost in 12 of last 13 games.
- Gamba Osaka have not lost in 11 of last 12 home games.
- Gamba Osaka have not lost in 7 of last 8 home games (J1 League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.74, the guests - 1.17;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2.9;
- both teams scored: overall - 24; at the home team's field - 9.
- Gamba Osaka have scored under 1.5 goals in 9 of last 10 home games against Shimizu S Pulse.
- Gamba Osaka have scored under 1.5 goals in last 8 home games against Shimizu S Pulse (J1 League).
- Gamba Osaka have scored under 1.5 goals in last 7 games against Shimizu S Pulse (J1 League).
Prediction on corners
Gamba Osaka: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.33; at home field - 6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.4; at home field - 7.2.
Shimizu S Pulse: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.67, away - 5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5; away - 4.
- Shimizu S Pulse have taken under 4.5 corners in 7 of last 8 away games against Gamba Osaka.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 42;
- both teams scored all-time - 24 times;
- on the home team’s field - 9 times.
Statistics: Gamba Osaka vs Shimizu S Pulse
- number of matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 1;
- number of BTTS matches for Gamba Osaka at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTTS matches for Shimizu S Pulse away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Gamba Osaka at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Shimizu S Pulse away - 2 (50%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (7/30, 23.3%);
- Gamba Osaka at home most often finish matches: 0:0 (1/1, 100%);
- Shimizu S Pulse away most often play: 1:0 (1/1, 100%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 21.63% (odds 8.5)
0:0 - 17.65% (odds 12)
2:0 - 11.51% (odds 10)
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Taking into account the trends from past encounters between these teams and their current form, the most likely outcome is a low-scoring match with a total of under 2.5 goals. This is backed by the fact that the previous seven head-to-head clashes ended in exactly this manner - the teams seldom thrilled fans with a flurry of goals, opting instead to focus on defense.
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