Thursday , 2 July 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 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

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 Jubilo 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
22% Clean Sheets
Gamba Osaka this season
11% 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
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Gamba Osaka and Avispa Fukuoka is underway.
  • 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Yuto Iwasaki, as he is very good at scoring at Suita City Football Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 10' Gamba Osaka are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Avispa Fukuoka backline.
  • 15' Gamba Osaka are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Avispa Fukuoka's shape.
  • 20' A quiet spell here at Suita City Football Stadium. Avispa Fukuoka seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 22' Gamba Osaka is taking the lead after the goal scored by Shu Kurata on 22.
  • 27' Avispa Fukuoka looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Kazuki Fujimoto scoring 1 goals.
  • 32' Gamba Osaka are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 37' The home supporters are growing impatient. Gamba Osaka must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 42' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Avispa Fukuoka winning 100% of all matches.
  • 47' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Takeru Kishimoto suffering a number of foals already.
  • 52' Avispa Fukuoka started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 52.
  • 57' The travelling Avispa Fukuoka supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 58' The Japan Shu Kurata breaks the deadlock on 58 minutes. 2-0!
  • 61' The supporters are chanting for Wellington. He replaces Yuto Iwasaki on 61 minute.
  • 62' Harumi Minamino is ready to make an impact after coming on for Issam Jebali at the 62 minute mark.
  • 67' The energy levels are beginning to show. Dani Poyatos might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 72' Ryoya Yamashita is ready to make an impact after coming on for Shu Kurata at the 72 minute mark.
  • 73' Another change for Gamba Osaka made on 73 minute. Neta Lavi leaves to be changed by Tokuma Suzuki.
  • 77' Itsuki Oda is replacing Yota Maejima for the Avispa Fukuoka side.
  • 82' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 84' Controversy at the stadium! Hiroki Akino argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 87' Magnificent from Tomoya Miki! That is 11 goals in 95 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 89' The Gamba Osaka bench stirs into life. Takeru Kishimoto is withdrawn and Yusei Egawa gets his opportunity.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Takumi Kamijima on 90 minutes earns him a card. Avispa Fukuoka will be frustrated.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Avispa Fukuoka.

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
Tatsuya Tanaka 1
Kazuya Konno 1
Ko Yanagisawa 1
Genta Miura 1
Tomoya Miki 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 Jubilo 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.