Gamba Osaka vs Avispa Fukuoka, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Gamba Osaka vs Avispa Fukuoka — J. League at Panasonic Stadium Suita.
- Gamba Osaka 18 games · 28 pts (2026/26)
- Avispa Fukuoka 18 games · 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Oct | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Oct | Nagoya Grampus | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Oct | FC Tōkyō | A | 0–3 | L |
| 24 Sep | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 1–3 | L |
| 17 Sep | Albirex Niigata | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov | Gamba Osaka | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Oct | Yokohama F·Marinos | H | 0–4 | L |
| 20 Oct | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 2–4 | L |
| 30 Sep | Kashima Antlers | H | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Sep | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Sep | Nagoya Grampus | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Gamba Osaka | Avispa Fukuoka | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #10 |
| 28 | Points | 21 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 10 / 0 / 8 | W / D / L | 7 / 0 / 11 |
| 61 | Scored | 49 |
| 53 | Conceded | 59 |
| +8 | GD | -10 |
| 1.56 | PPG | 1.17 |
| 56% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
Gamba Osaka this season
Gamba Osaka this season
11%
Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season
Avispa Fukuoka this season
Gamba Osaka are 5th (28 pts). Avispa Fukuoka are 10th (21 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
Avispa Fukuoka
0-15
1/3
16-30
3/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
–/–
61-75
4/2
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Gamba Osaka vs Avispa Fukuoka — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' Avispa Fukuoka have won 210 goals from 200 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 13' Kyung-won Kwon doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 18' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 23' Avispa Fukuoka fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 28' named a 3-4-2-1 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 33' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 38' Gamba Osaka are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 43' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 46' Yuya Yamagishi makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Avispa Fukuoka are in front.
- 46' Wellington has so much to prove this time. He replaces Takeshi Kanamori on 46 minute.
- 51' Yosuke Ideguchi is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Gamba Osaka so far.
- 56' Gamba Osaka is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 61' Avispa Fukuoka receives a card for a hard tackle on 61.
- 66' Both keepers have barely been tested. Gamba Osaka and Avispa Fukuoka are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 71' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Shigetoshi Hasebe will be considering his options from the bench.
- 76' Time for substitution for Avispa Fukuoka. Masato Yuzawa is replaced by Masashi Kamekawa.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Takashi Usami. He replaces Hideki Ishige on 77 minute.
- 81' Avispa Fukuoka ring the changes. Kazuya Konno has done his job and it is now time for Lukian to step up.
- 86' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 86 minutes.
- 89' Magnificent from Lukian! That is 24 goals in 278 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Shoji Toyama. He replaces Shota Fukuoka on 90 minute.
- Gamba Osaka will have plenty to reflect on. Avispa Fukuoka were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Gamba Osaka Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 9
- 1
- 5
- 10
-
8
Ryotaro Meshino ↓ Hiroto Yamami 90'
-
48
Hideki Ishige ↓ Takashi Usami 77'
- 24
- 29
-
2
Shota Fukuoka ↓ Shoji Toyama 90'
- 20
- 3
Bench
-
7
Takashi Usami ↑ 77'
- 13
- 25
-
40
Shoji Toyama ↑ 90'
- 33
- 26
-
37
Hiroto Yamami ↑ 90'
Coach
Dani Poyatos
Avispa Fukuoka Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 99
- 3
- 5
-
7
Takeshi Kanamori ↓ Wellington 46'
- 1
-
8
Kazuya Konno ↓ Lukian 81'
- 29
- 37
- 6
- 11
- 2
Bench
-
18
Wellington ↑ 46'
-
22
Masashi Kamekawa ↑ 76'
-
9
Lukian ↑ 81'
- 17
- 31
- 28
- 20
Coach
Shigetoshi Hasebe
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Patric | 3 |
| Yuya Yamagishi | 3 |
| Shu Kurata | 2 |
| Lukian | 1 |
| Yutaka Michiwaki | 1 |
| Shahab Zahedi Tabar | 1 |
| Leandro Pereira | 1 |
| Shota Fukuoka | 1 |
Head to Head
Gamba Osaka Form
Avispa Fukuoka Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
3.65
Gamba Osaka xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.65
Avispa Fukuoka xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 94% + Both teams to score 89%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Avispa Fukuoka win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 6.3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 100% |
|
0% |
| ± 1.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 2.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 3.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 4.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
Double Chance
Gamba Osaka or Draw
69%
Draw or Avispa Fukuoka
51%
Gamba Osaka or Avispa Fukuoka
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Gamba Osaka win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–2 not predicted1 – 2Actual
3 – 2
5.2%
4 – 2
4.7%
3 – 3
4.5%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4.1%
4 – 3
4.1%
2 – 3
3.8%
4 – 1
3.7%
2 – 1
3.5%
5 – 2
3.4%
5 – 3
3%
3 – 4
3%
Asian Handicap — Gamba Osaka
| Handicap | Gamba Osaka covers | Push | Avispa Fukuoka covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -2 | 25% | 15% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 16% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 12% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 8% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Gamba Osaka keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
3%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

