Gamba Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse, J. League 2019 REGULAR SEASON
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Gamba Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse — J. League .
- Gamba Osaka 18 games · 28 pts (2026/26)
- Shimizu S-Pulse 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Masaaki Toma
- Referee Koji Murakami
- Referee Hiroki Katsumata
- Referee Koei Koya
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jul | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Jul | FC Tōkyō | A | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Jun | Matsumoto Yamaga FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 22 Jun | Shonan Bellmare | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Jun | Jubilo Iwata | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Jun | Kashima Antlers | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jul | Gamba Osaka | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Jul | Vissel Kobe | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Jun | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 22 Jun | Nagoya Grampus | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Jun | Yokohama F·Marinos | H | 3–2 | W |
| 01 Jun | Matsumoto Yamaga FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Gamba Osaka | Shimizu S-Pulse | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #7 |
| 28 | Points | 24 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 10 / 0 / 8 | W / D / L | 8 / 0 / 10 |
| 61 | Scored | 40 |
| 53 | Conceded | 42 |
| +8 | GD | -2 |
| 1.56 | PPG | 1.33 |
| 56% | Win % | 44% |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
Gamba Osaka this season
Gamba Osaka this season
22%
Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Gamba Osaka are 5th (28 pts). Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 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
Shimizu S-Pulse
0-15
2/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
4/4
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Gamba Osaka gets underway.
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Yuya Fukuda made 403 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 25' Shinya Yajima is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Gamba Osaka so far.
- 30' A moment of madness from Kosuke Onose on 30 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Gamba Osaka will be frustrated.
- 35' 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 Ko Matsubara suffering a number of foals already.
- 40' Japan international Yosuke Kawai has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 45' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 50' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Kenta Nishizawa.
- 55' Gamba Osaka are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 56' The whistle greets Kosuke Onose as he departs to be replaced by Yasuhito Endo.
- 57' Yosuke Kawai makes way for Shota Kaneko at the 57 minute mark. A tactical switch from Shimizu S-Pulse.
- 62' Shimizu S-Pulse is showing some good football. However, Shimizu S-Pulse are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 67' The Shimizu S-Pulse bench stirs into life. Kenta Nishizawa is withdrawn and Mitsunari Musaka gets his opportunity.
- 72' The Gamba Osaka bench stirs into life. Ryotaro Meshino is withdrawn and Ademilson gets his opportunity.
- 77' The travelling Shimizu S-Pulse supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 82' The home supporters are growing impatient. Gamba Osaka must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 87' The crowd applauds Koya Kitagawa as he leaves the pitch. Takahiro Iida steps in for Shimizu S-Pulse.
- 88' Brilliant from the ! Shinya Yajima makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 88.
- 90' Another substitution for Gamba Osaka to replace Shinya Yajima by Takahiro Ko on 90 minute.
- Shimizu S-Pulse will have plenty to reflect on. Gamba Osaka were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Gamba Osaka Lineups
Starting XI
-
21
Shinya Yajima ↓ Takahiro Ko 90'
- 19
- 16
- 1
- 5
-
8
Kosuke Onose ↓ Yasuhito Endo 56'
- 10
- 34
-
40
Ryotaro Meshino ↓ Ademilson 72'
- 38
- 27
Bench
- 23
- 13
-
7
Yasuhito Endo ↑ 56'
-
28
Takahiro Ko ↑ 90'
- 29
-
9
Ademilson ↑ 72'
- 39
Coach
Tsuneyasu Miyamoto
Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 49
- 1
- 25
- 26
- 2
- 6
-
17
Yosuke Kawai ↓ Shota Kaneko 57'
-
23
Koya Kitagawa ↓ Takahiro Iida 87'
- 22
- 16
Bench
- 20
-
27
Takahiro Iida ↑ 87'
-
30
Shota Kaneko ↑ 57'
- 34
-
7
Mitsunari Musaka ↑ 67'
- 21
- 5
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kosuke Onose | 3 |
| Hwang Uijo | 3 |
| Ademilson | 2 |
| Koya Kitagawa | 2 |
| Hwang Uijo | 2 |
| Koya Kitagawa | 2 |
| Yugo Tatsuta | 2 |
| Benjamin Kololli | 1 |
Head to Head
Gamba Osaka Form
Shimizu S-Pulse Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.94
Gamba Osaka xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.86
Shimizu S-Pulse xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 84% + Both teams to score 79%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Gamba Osaka win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 4.8
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 2.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 3.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 4.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
Double Chance
Gamba Osaka or Draw
78%
Draw or Shimizu S-Pulse
41%
Gamba Osaka or Shimizu S-Pulse
81%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–0 not predicted1 – 0Actual
2 – 1
6.6%
3 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
6%
3 – 2
5.8%
1 – 1
5.2%
4 – 1
4.6%
1 – 2
4.3%
4 – 2
4.2%
2 – 0
3.8%
2 – 3
3.7%
3 – 3
3.6%
3 – 0
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Gamba Osaka
| Handicap | Gamba Osaka covers | Push | Shimizu S-Pulse covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -2 | 24% | 16% | 60% |
| -1.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| -1 | 40% | 18% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 12% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 7% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Gamba Osaka keeps clean sheet
16%
✗
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

