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 (2026/27)
- Shimizu S-Pulse 18 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
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 Tokyo | 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 Tokyo | 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
0%
Clean Sheets
Gamba Osaka this season
Gamba Osaka this season
0%
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
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Shimizu S-Pulse gets underway.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Gamba Osaka in their trying to find a way past Shimizu S-Pulse's compact .
- 10' Ryu Takao is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Shimizu S-Pulse tonight.
- 15' 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.
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Koya Kitagawa made 367 appearances and scored 43 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 30' Kosuke Onose is having his name booked by the referee on 30.
- 35' Shimizu S-Pulse are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 40' 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.
- 45' Gamba Osaka are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Shimizu S-Pulse backline.
- 50' The referee has no hesitation. Kenta Nishizawa is booked for Shimizu S-Pulse — Yellow card on 50.
- 55' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 56' Another substitution for Gamba Osaka to replace Kosuke Onose by Yasuhito Endo on 56 minute.
- 57' The Shimizu S-Pulse manager makes a substitution. Yosuke Kawai departs to be replaced by Shota Kaneko.
- 62' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 67' Another substitution for Shimizu S-Pulse to replace Kenta Nishizawa by Mitsunari Musaka on 67 minute.
- 72' Gamba Osaka make a change. Ryotaro Meshino trudges off to be replaced by Ademilson on 72 minutes.
- 77' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 82' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 87' Takahiro Iida is ready to make an impact after coming on for Koya Kitagawa at the 87 minute mark.
- 88' A stunning finish from Shinya Yajima — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 90' Takahiro Ko gets the nod from Gamba Osaka. He replaces Shinya Yajima and will look to change the dynamic.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Gamba Osaka 1-0 Shimizu S-Pulse.
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 |
|---|---|
| Hwang Uijo | 3 |
| Kosuke Onose | 3 |
| Koya Kitagawa | 2 |
| Hwang Uijo | 2 |
| Koya Kitagawa | 2 |
| Yugo Tatsuta | 2 |
| Ademilson | 2 |
| Keita Nakamura | 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.

