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Gamba Osaka

Gamba Osaka

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3 - 2
HT: 2 - 0
Pens: 5 - 4
Saturday 28 February
Shimizu S-Pulse

Shimizu S-Pulse

Away
Gamba OsakaTimelineShimizu S-Pulse
1st Half
Meshino R.
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27'
Hummet D. (Abe S.)
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41'
2nd Half
Kurata S.Out: Toyama S.
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46'
Minamino H.Out: Nawata G.
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46'
Matsuzaki K.Out: Takahashi T.
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59'
Uno Z.Out: Chiba K.
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59'
Okunuki K.Out: Meshino R.
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60'
Mitsuta M.Out: Hummet D.
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74'
Stephens A.Out: Kozuka K.
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77'
Kitazume K.Out: Park Seung-Wook
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77'
Kitagawa K. (Capixaba)
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83'
Capixaba (Uno Z.)
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86'
Shimamoto Y.Out: Capixaba
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90+4'
Penalties
Kitagawa K.(Penalty)
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1'
Minamino H.(Penalty)
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1'
Matheus Bueno(Penalty)
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2'
Kurata S.(Penalty)
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2'
Uno Z.(Penalty)
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3'
Mitsuta M.(Penalty)
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3'
Matsuzaki K. (Penalty missed)
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4'
Okunuki K.(Penalty)
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4'
Stephens A.(Penalty)
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5'
Suzuki T.(Penalty)
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5'

Top stats

1.80Expected goals (xG)1.40
56%Ball possession44%
13Total shots16
7Shots on target4
4Big chances1
4Corner kicks4
72% (353/487)Passes66% (252/380)

Shots

1.80Expected goals (xG)1.40
2.02xG on target (xGOT)1.70
13Total shots16
7Shots on target4
5Shots off target4
1Blocked shots8
9Shots inside the box12
3Shots outside the box4
1Hit the woodwork1

Attack

4Big chances1
4Corner kicks4
28Touches in opposition box25
0Accurate through passes0
3Offsides0
7Free kicks13

Passes

72% (353/487)Passes66% (252/380)
24% (11/45)Long passes32% (28/88)
60% (80/134)Passes in final third50% (64/129)
31% (4/13)Crosses6% (1/18)
0.95Expected assists (xA)0.51
33Throw ins27

Defense

13Fouls7
74% (14/19)Tackles68% (13/19)
63Duels won49
33Clearances29
9Interceptions15
0Errors leading to shot1
0Errors leading to goal0

Goalkeeping

0Goalkeeper saves5
1.70xGOT faced2.02
-0.30Goals prevented0.02
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AI Prediction
verified Low Confidence
11.97
X3.46
23.45

Recommended Bet

Home Win
Stake: Low (5/10)
47
Opp. Value

Key Factors

⚠️ Using limited statistical data
Attack Quality: Home 42% on target vs Away 31% on target
Standings: Home GD +1 (6pts) vs Away GD +0 (4pts)
➡️ MID OPPORTUNITY (47)

donut_small Win Probabilities

49%
31%
20%
Gamba Osaka
Draw
Shimizu S-Pulse

Match Preview

Gamba Osaka and Shimizu S-Pulse are set to meet in a J1 League encounter at the Panasonic Stadium Suita on February 28, 2026, GMT.

Gamba Osaka currently sits in the 3rd position, while Shimizu S-Pulse trails in 7th place.

Gamba Osaka has accumulated 6 points, with Shimizu S-Pulse close behind with 4 points.

In terms of recent performances, Gamba Osaka has been formidable at home, securing 4 wins in their last 5 matches across all leagues.

On the other hand, Shimizu S-Pulse has faced setbacks, suffering 2 losses in their recent 2 away outings.

When looking at their head-to-head matchups, both teams have exhibited a pattern of low-scoring affairs, with under 2.5 goals being scored in 3 of their last 3 encounters in the J1 League.

Given the defensive solidity displayed in their previous meetings, our algorithm predicts that this clash between Gamba Osaka and Shimizu S-Pulse will also witness under 2.5 goals scored.

League Standings Context

For Gamba Osaka

PosTeamPWDLPts
3Vissel Kobe42118
4Gamba Osaka31206
5Nagoya Grampus31115

For Shimizu S-Pulse

PosTeamPWDLPts
6Cerezo Osaka31114
7Shimizu S-Pulse31114
8V-Varen Nagasaki31023

Advanced Stats (Avg per match)

46.3/ 77.3
Dangerous Attacks
42.0/ 78.5
42.0%
Shots on Target
31.0%
12.0
Total Shots
10.7
64.0%
Possession
60.0%

Team Performance (Avg)

1.9
Goals Scored / Match
0.7
0.5
Goals Conceded / Match
1.5

Head-to-Head Summary

2
Gamba Osaka Wins
33%
3
Draws
50%
1
Shimizu S-Pulse Wins
17%
Total H2H Matches: 6

Recent Form Stats

MarketGamba OsakaShimizu S-Pulse
Over 1.5 Goals
73%8/11
27%3/11
Over 2.5 Goals
45%5/11
18%2/11
Both Teams to Score
45%5/11
27%3/11
* Based on last 11 matches

Past Matches

Last 6: Gamba Osaka

AFC
Gamba Osaka
2 - 1
Pohang Steelers
Jp1
Gamba Osaka
0 - 0
Nagoya Grampus
AFC
Gamba Osaka
2 - 0
Ratchaburi FC
AFC
Gamba Osaka
3 - 1
Nam Dinh FC
AFC
Gamba Osaka
3 - 1
Eastern AA

Home Games: Gamba Osaka

AFC
Gamba Osaka
2 - 1
Pohang Steelers
Jp1
Gamba Osaka
0 - 0
Nagoya Grampus
AFC
Gamba Osaka
2 - 0
Ratchaburi FC
AFC
Gamba Osaka
3 - 1
Nam Dinh FC
AFC
Gamba Osaka
3 - 1
Eastern AA

Last 6: Shimizu S-Pulse

Jp1
Nagoya Grampus
1 - 0
Shimizu S-Pulse
Jp1
Shonan Bellmare
1 - 0
Shimizu S-Pulse

Away Games: Shimizu S-Pulse

Jp1
Nagoya Grampus
1 - 0
Shimizu S-Pulse
Jp1
Shonan Bellmare
1 - 0
Shimizu S-Pulse

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