Thursday , 2 July 2026

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Gamba Osaka, J. League 2022 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2022
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
5 – 2
Full Time
Gamba Osaka
Sat 20 Aug 2022 · 10:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 48' Masaaki Higashiguchi

Overview

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Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Gamba Osaka — J. League .

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

11
4
5
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 20 games · Avg 2.5 goals Gamba Osaka
Last 5 meetings
2022-08-20 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 5–2 Gamba Osaka 2022-06-29 Gamba Osaka 2–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2021-05-12 Gamba Osaka 1–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2021-04-03 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0–0 Gamba Osaka 2020-09-27 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–2 Gamba Osaka

Recent Form

Sanfrecce Hiroshima
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Aug Gamba Osaka H 5–2 W
14 Aug Kashiwa Reysol A 3–2 W
06 Aug Kashima Antlers A 2–0 W
30 Jul FC Tōkyō H 1–2 L
17 Jul Kyoto Sanga FC A 1–1 D
10 Jul Shonan Bellmare H 1–1 D
Gamba Osaka
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Aug Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 2–5 L
14 Aug Shimizu S-Pulse H 0–2 L
30 Jul Kyoto Sanga FC H 1–1 D
16 Jul Cerezo Osaka FC H 1–2 L
09 Jul Kawasaki Frontale A 0–4 L
06 Jul Shonan Bellmare A 0–1 L

Season Stats

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Gamba Osaka
#4 Position #5
30 Points 28
18 Played 18
10 / 0 / 8 W / D / L 10 / 0 / 8
41 Scored 61
33 Conceded 53
+8 GD +8
1.67 PPG 1.56
56% Win % 56%

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
45% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
22% Clean Sheets
Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season
22% Clean Sheets
Gamba Osaka this season

Sanfrecce Hiroshima are 4th (30 pts). Gamba Osaka are 5th (28 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0-15
3/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/1
46-60
5/–
61-75
3/4
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Gamba Osaka.
  • 2' Leandro Pereira adds to his 0 season tally! Gamba Osaka lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 7' Over 7 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 11' What a moment for Nassim Ben Khalifa! That strike on 11 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 16' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 21' 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 Yuki Nogami suffering a number of foals already.
  • 26' Gamba Osaka fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 31' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Gamba Osaka are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 36' Magnificent from Mitsuki Saito! That is 8 goals in 418 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 41' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 46' Leandro Pereira makes way for Musashi Suzuki at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Gamba Osaka.
  • 48' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Masaaki Higashiguchi on 48 minutes.
  • 53' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Tomohiro Katanosaka will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 58' Sanfrecce Hiroshima are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 62' A tactical swap from Gamba Osaka — Shu Kurata on, Juan off on 62 minutes.
  • 63' Gamba Osaka make a change. Ryotaro Meshino trudges off to be replaced by Yuki Yamamoto on 63 minutes.
  • 68' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 70' A tactical swap from Sanfrecce Hiroshima — Ezequiel on, Yusuke Chajima off on 70 minutes.
  • 73' Nassim Ben Khalifa does the damage! The net is bulging and Sanfrecce Hiroshima surge ahead!
  • 76' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Nassim Ben Khalifa makes no mistake. 3-2!
  • 81' With 0 assists to his name this season, Makoto Mitsuta is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
  • 82' Makoto Mitsuta has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 82 minutes.
  • 83' The whistle greets Tsukasa Morishima as he departs to be replaced by Taishi Matsumoto.
  • 88' Magnificent from Taishi Matsumoto! That is 10 goals in 335 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 89' A tactical swap from Gamba Osaka — Dawhan on, Mitsuki Saito off on 89 minutes.
  • 90' Kosei Shibasaki gets the nod from Sanfrecce Hiroshima. He replaces Gakuto Notsuda and will look to change the dynamic.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Gamba Osaka.

Lineups

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Skibbe

Gamba Osaka Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tomohiro Katanosaka

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Nassim Ben Khalifa 4
Makoto Mitsuta 3
Shu Kurata 2
Patric 2
Patric 2
Mutsuki Kato 2
Isa Sakamoto 2
Hayao Kawabe 2

Head to Head

2022-08-20 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 5–2 Gamba Osaka 2022-06-29 Gamba Osaka 2–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2021-05-12 Gamba Osaka 1–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2021-04-03 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0–0 Gamba Osaka 2020-09-27 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–2 Gamba Osaka

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Form

2022-08-20 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 5–2 Gamba Osaka W 2022-08-14 Kashiwa Reysol 2–3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W 2022-08-06 Kashima Antlers 0–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W 2022-07-30 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–2 FC Tōkyō L 2022-07-17 Kyoto Sanga FC 1–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima D 2022-07-10 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–1 Shonan Bellmare D

Gamba Osaka Form

2022-08-20 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 5–2 Gamba Osaka L 2022-08-14 Gamba Osaka 0–2 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2022-07-30 Gamba Osaka 1–1 Kyoto Sanga FC D 2022-07-16 Gamba Osaka 1–2 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2022-07-09 Kawasaki Frontale 4–0 Gamba Osaka L 2022-07-06 Shonan Bellmare 1–0 Gamba Osaka L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
3.16 Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.09 Gamba Osaka xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 88% + Both teams to score 83%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sanfrecce Hiroshima59% Draw18% Gamba Osaka23%
Actual: Sanfrecce Hiroshima win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes83% 0% No17%
Avg goals/match: 5.25
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 99%
1%
± 1.5 96%
4%
± 2.5 88%
12%
± 3.5 75%
25%
± 4.5 58%
42%

Double Chance

Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Draw
77%
Draw or Gamba Osaka
41%
Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Gamba Osaka
82%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sanfrecce Hiroshima46% Draw31% Gamba Osaka23%
Actual: Gamba Osaka win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
3 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
5.7%
2 – 2
5.6%
2 – 1
5.6%
4 – 2
4.6%
4 – 1
4.5%
1 – 1
4.1%
3 – 3
4%
2 – 3
3.9%
1 – 2
3.7%
4 – 3
3.2%
5 – 2
Actual

Asian Handicap — Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Handicap Sanfrecce Hiroshima covers Push Gamba Osaka covers
-2.5 25% — 75%
-2 25% 16% 60%
-1.5 40% — 60%
-1 40% 18% 42%
-0.5 58% — 42%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 12% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 7% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Sanfrecce Hiroshima keeps clean sheet
13% ✓
Gamba Osaka keeps clean sheet
5% ✓

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