Avispa Fukuoka vs Gamba Osaka, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Avispa Fukuoka vs Gamba Osaka — J. League at Best Denki Stadium.
- Avispa Fukuoka 18 games · 21 pts (2026/26)
- Gamba Osaka 18 games · 28 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 18 | 35 |
| 2 | Cerezo Osaka FC | 18 | 31 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka | 18 | 28 |
| 6 | Fagiano Okayama FC | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 18 | 24 |
| 8 | Kyoto Sanga FC | 18 | 23 |
| 9 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 18 | 21 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 21 |
| 11 | Kashima Antlers | 18 | 45 |
| 12 | FC Tōkyō | 18 | 37 |
| 13 | FC Machida Zelvia | 18 | 37 |
| 14 | Kawasaki Frontale | 18 | 28 |
| 15 | Tokyo Verdy | 18 | 28 |
| 16 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 18 | 25 |
| 17 | Kashiwa Reysol | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Yokohama F·Marinos | 18 | 20 |
| 19 | FC Mito Holly Hock | 18 | 18 |
| 20 | JEF United Ichihara Chiba | 18 | 12 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | Gamba Osaka | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Apr | Tokyo Verdy | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Apr | Jubilo Iwata | H | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Apr | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Apr | Nagoya Grampus | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Apr | Kashima Antlers | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Apr | Kashima Antlers | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Apr | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Apr | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Apr | Yokohama F·Marinos | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Avispa Fukuoka | Gamba Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #5 |
| 21 | Points | 28 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 7 / 0 / 11 | W / D / L | 10 / 0 / 8 |
| 49 | Scored | 61 |
| 59 | Conceded | 53 |
| -10 | GD | +8 |
| 1.17 | PPG | 1.56 |
| 39% | Win % | 56% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
11%
Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season
Avispa Fukuoka this season
22%
Clean Sheets
Gamba Osaka this season
Gamba Osaka this season
Avispa Fukuoka are 10th (21 pts). Gamba Osaka are 5th (28 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Avispa Fukuoka
0-15
1/3
16-30
3/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
–/–
61-75
4/2
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Gamba Osaka
0-15
2/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
1/4
46-60
1/1
61-75
3/2
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Best Denki Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Avispa Fukuoka and Gamba Osaka.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' Takeru Kishimoto has been relatively quiet despite scoring 12 goals in his last 37 appearances.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Avispa Fukuoka and Gamba Osaka are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' Takashi Usami is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Gamba Osaka tonight.
- 22' A stunning finish from Shahab Zahedi Tabar — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 27' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Avispa Fukuoka and Gamba Osaka are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 32' Avispa Fukuoka currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 37' Masato Yuzawa is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Avispa Fukuoka so far.
- 42' Avispa Fukuoka are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Gamba Osaka's shape.
- 47' Gamba Osaka come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 52' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Dani Poyatos will be considering his options from the bench.
- 57' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Avispa Fukuoka side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 58' It is a substitution in Gamba Osaka team. Takeru Kishimoto is replaced by Takashi Usami on 58 minute.
- 63' It looks like no one’s ball. Gamba Osaka is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 68' A moment of madness from Kazuya Konno on 68 minutes earns him a card. Avispa Fukuoka will be frustrated.
- 69' The Avispa Fukuoka manager makes a substitution. Shahab Zahedi Tabar departs to be replaced by Yota Maejima.
- 74' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Gamba Osaka needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 75' Time for substitution for Gamba Osaka. Tokuma Suzuki is replaced by Shu Kurata.
- 80' Gamba Osaka fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Wellington. He replaces Ryoga Sato on 82 minute.
- 83' That looks like a foul for a card for Masaaki Murakami.
- 88' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 90' The referee shows Gamba Osaka player a card on 90.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Shoji Toyama. He replaces Welton on 90 minute.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-0.
Lineups
Avispa Fukuoka Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 18
-
8
Kazuya Konno ↓ Masato Shigemi 82'
- 37
- 31
- 6
- 2
-
27
Ryoga Sato ↓ Wellington 82'
- 9
- 33
- 88
Bench
-
17
Wellington ↑ 82'
- 1
-
29
Yota Maejima ↑ 69'
- 25
- 35
- 4
-
30
Masato Shigemi ↑ 82'
Coach
Shigetoshi Hasebe
Gamba Osaka Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Kota Yamada ↓ Ryoya Yamashita 75'
- 20
- 4
- 22
- 33
- 2
- 15
-
16
Tokuma Suzuki ↓ Shu Kurata 75'
- 23
- 13
-
97
Welton ↓ Shoji Toyama 90'
Bench
-
7
Takashi Usami ↑ 58'
- 1
-
10
Shu Kurata ↑ 75'
- 24
-
17
Ryoya Yamashita ↑ 75'
-
40
Shoji Toyama ↑ 90'
-
27
Rin Mito ↑ 90'
Coach
Dani Poyatos
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Patric | 3 |
| Yuya Yamagishi | 3 |
| Shu Kurata | 2 |
| Genta Miura | 1 |
| Tomoya Miki | 1 |
| Juan Alano | 1 |
| Daiki Matsuoka | 1 |
| Harumi Minamino | 1 |
Head to Head
Avispa Fukuoka Form
Gamba Osaka Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.75
Avispa Fukuoka xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.85
Gamba Osaka xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 91% + Both teams to score 87%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Avispa Fukuoka win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 5.6
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 2.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 3.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 4.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
Double Chance
Avispa Fukuoka or Draw
64%
Draw or Gamba Osaka
55%
Avispa Fukuoka or Gamba Osaka
81%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Avispa Fukuoka win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–0 not predicted1 – 0Actual
2 – 2
5.6%
2 – 3
5.2%
3 – 2
5%
3 – 3
4.7%
1 – 2
4.3%
2 – 1
4.1%
1 – 3
3.9%
2 – 4
3.7%
3 – 1
3.7%
1 – 1
3.5%
4 – 2
3.5%
3 – 4
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Avispa Fukuoka
| Handicap | Avispa Fukuoka covers | Push | Gamba Osaka covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 11% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 15% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 16% | 27% |
| +1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +2 | 73% | 12% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
7%
✗
Gamba Osaka keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

