Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Gamba Osaka vs Avispa Fukuoka, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2025
Gamba Osaka
2 – 1
Full Time
Avispa Fukuoka
Sat 22 Feb 2025 · 06:00 UTC Suita City Football Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 84' Hiroki Akino
Y 90' Takumi Kamijima

Overview

Match Preview

Gamba Osaka vs Avispa Fukuoka — J. League at Suita City Football Stadium.

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 Kyōto 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 Tōkyō 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

4
2
6
Gamba Osaka 12 games · Avg 4.7 goals Avispa Fukuoka
Last 5 meetings
2025-02-22 Gamba Osaka 2–1 Avispa Fukuoka 2024-08-24 Gamba Osaka 2–2 Avispa Fukuoka 2024-05-03 Avispa Fukuoka 1–0 Gamba Osaka 2023-11-11 Gamba Osaka 1–2 Avispa Fukuoka 2023-06-03 Avispa Fukuoka 1–2 Gamba Osaka

Recent Form

Gamba Osaka
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Feb Avispa Fukuoka H 2–1 W
14 Feb Cerezo Osaka FC H 2–5 L
08 Dec Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 3–1 W
30 Nov Albirex Niigata A 1–0 W
09 Nov Júbilo Iwata A 4–3 W
23 Oct Nagoya Grampus H 3–2 W
Avispa Fukuoka
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Feb Gamba Osaka A 1–2 L
15 Feb Kashiwa Reysol H 0–1 L
08 Dec Kawasaki Frontale A 1–3 L
30 Nov Urawa Red Diamonds H 1–0 W
09 Nov Cerezo Osaka FC A 0–1 L
03 Nov Kashiwa Reysol H 2–1 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)
58% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
Gamba Osaka this season
14% Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season

Gamba Osaka are 5th (28 pts). Avispa Fukuoka are 10th (21 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Gamba Osaka
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
1/–
76+
2/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Avispa Fukuoka
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/–
31-45
4/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/4
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Gamba Osaka
Issam Jebali 2 G 1 A
Deniz Hummet 2 G
Shinnosuke Nakatani 1 G
Asahi Uenaka 1 G
Welton 1 G
Avispa Fukuoka
Shu Morooka 3 G 1 A
Kazuki Fujimoto 1 G
Werik 1 G
Yuma Tsujioka 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Gamba Osaka is hosting Avispa Fukuoka for another epic battle.
  • 5' Kazuya Konno has been relatively quiet despite scoring 17 goals in his last 441 appearances.
  • 10' Avispa Fukuoka seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. Gamba Osaka must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 22' Brilliant from the ! Shu Kurata makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 22.
  • 27' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 32' Avispa Fukuoka come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 37' Japan international Riku Handa has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 42' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 47' Gamba Osaka are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Avispa Fukuoka's shape.
  • 52' The energy levels are beginning to show. Dani Poyatos might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 57' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Dani Poyatos will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 58' Against the run of play, Shu Kurata has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 61' A tactical swap from Avispa Fukuoka — Wellington on, Yuto Iwasaki off on 61 minutes.
  • 62' The Gamba Osaka bench stirs into life. Issam Jebali is withdrawn and Harumi Minamino gets his opportunity.
  • 67' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 72' Shu Kurata makes way for Ryoya Yamashita at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Gamba Osaka.
  • 73' Neta Lavi makes way for Tokuma Suzuki at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from Gamba Osaka.
  • 77' The Avispa Fukuoka manager makes a substitution. Yota Maejima departs to be replaced by Itsuki Oda.
  • 82' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 84' Hiroki Akino catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 84.
  • 87' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Tomoya Miki makes no mistake. 2-1!
  • 89' The whistle greets Takeru Kishimoto as he departs to be replaced by Yusei Egawa.
  • 90' Takumi Kamijima has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
  • Gamba Osaka celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Gamba Osaka Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dani Poyatos

Avispa Fukuoka Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Myung-Hwi Kim

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Patric 3
Yuya Yamagishi 3
Shu Kurata 2
Daiki Miya 1
Tatsuya Tanaka 1
Kazuya Konno 1
Ko Yanagisawa 1
Genta Miura 1

Head to Head

2025-02-22 Gamba Osaka 2–1 Avispa Fukuoka 2024-08-24 Gamba Osaka 2–2 Avispa Fukuoka 2024-05-03 Avispa Fukuoka 1–0 Gamba Osaka 2023-11-11 Gamba Osaka 1–2 Avispa Fukuoka 2023-06-03 Avispa Fukuoka 1–2 Gamba Osaka

Gamba Osaka Form

2025-02-22 Gamba Osaka 2–1 Avispa Fukuoka W 2025-02-14 Gamba Osaka 2–5 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2024-12-08 Gamba Osaka 3–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W 2024-11-30 Albirex Niigata 0–1 Gamba Osaka W 2024-11-09 Júbilo Iwata 3–4 Gamba Osaka W 2024-10-23 Gamba Osaka 3–2 Nagoya Grampus W

Avispa Fukuoka Form

2025-02-22 Gamba Osaka 2–1 Avispa Fukuoka L 2025-02-15 Avispa Fukuoka 0–1 Kashiwa Reysol L 2024-12-08 Kawasaki Frontale 3–1 Avispa Fukuoka L 2024-11-30 Avispa Fukuoka 1–0 Urawa Red Diamonds W 2024-11-09 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–0 Avispa Fukuoka L 2024-11-03 Avispa Fukuoka 2–1 Kashiwa Reysol W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
3.93 Gamba Osaka xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.53 Avispa Fukuoka xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 94% + Both teams to score 89%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Gamba Osaka61% Draw17% Avispa Fukuoka22%
Actual: Gamba Osaka win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes89% 0% No11%
Avg goals/match: 6.46
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 100%
0%
± 1.5 99%
1%
± 2.5 94%
6%
± 3.5 86%
14%
± 4.5 74%
26%

Double Chance

Gamba Osaka or Draw
77%
Draw or Avispa Fukuoka
39%
Gamba Osaka or Avispa Fukuoka
83%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Gamba Osaka50% Draw27% Avispa Fukuoka23%
Actual: Gamba Osaka win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
3 – 2
5.1%
4 – 2
5%
3 – 3
4.3%
3 – 1
4.2%
4 – 3
4.2%
2 – 2
4.1%
4 – 1
4%
5 – 2
3.9%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 3
3.4%
5 – 3
3.3%
5 – 1
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Gamba Osaka

Handicap Gamba Osaka covers Push Avispa Fukuoka covers
-2.5 29% — 71%
-2 29% 16% 55%
-1.5 45% — 55%
-1 45% 16% 39%
-0.5 61% — 39%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 11% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 7% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Gamba Osaka keeps clean sheet
9% ✓
Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
3% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.