Thursday , 2 July 2026

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Gamba Osaka, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2025
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1 – 0
Full Time
Gamba Osaka
Sat 16 Aug 2025 · 10:00 UTC Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 11' Ryoya Yamashita
Y 22' Issam Jebali
Y 39' Genta Miura
R 60' Shuto Abe
Y 90' Kanji Okunuki

Overview

Match Preview

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Gamba Osaka — J. League at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima.

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
2025-08-16 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Gamba Osaka 2025-05-11 Gamba Osaka 0–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2024-12-08 Gamba Osaka 3–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2024-03-30 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–1 Gamba Osaka 2023-11-25 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 3–0 Gamba Osaka

Recent Form

Sanfrecce Hiroshima
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Aug Gamba Osaka H 1–0 W
10 Aug Shimizu S-Pulse H 0–0 D
20 Jul Albirex Niigata A 2–0 W
05 Jul Fagiano Okayama FC A 1–0 W
02 Jul Vissel Kobe A 0–1 L
28 Jun Nagoya Grampus H 1–2 L
Gamba Osaka
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Aug Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 0–1 L
10 Aug Fagiano Okayama FC H 0–3 L
20 Jul Kawasaki Frontale H 2–1 W
05 Jul Cerezo Osaka FC A 1–0 W
28 Jun Kyoto Sanga FC A 1–3 L
22 Jun FC Tōkyō H 2–0 W

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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Sanfrecce Hiroshima is hosting Gamba Osaka for another epic battle.
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Sanfrecce Hiroshima is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 10' Sanfrecce Hiroshima are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Gamba Osaka's shape.
  • 11' That looks like a foul for a card for Ryoya Yamashita.
  • 16' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 19' What composure from Sota Nakamura! The Japan international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 22' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Issam Jebali.
  • 27' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 32' 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.
  • 37' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 39' Gamba Osaka player sees a card in front of him.
  • 44' Shuto Nakano has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 2 goals this season.
  • 46' Juan Alano is replacing Ryoya Yamashita for the Gamba Osaka side.
  • 51' Sanfrecce Hiroshima looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Shunki Higashi scoring 1 goals.
  • 56' The energy levels are beginning to show. Dani Poyatos might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 60' A meaty challenge results in booking for Shuto Abe on 60.
  • 65' Shota Fukuoka is replacing Welton for the Gamba Osaka side.
  • 66' Fresh legs for Sanfrecce Hiroshima! Kosuke Kinoshita comes on to replace Naoki Maeda.
  • 71' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Gamba Osaka are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 72' The Sanfrecce Hiroshima bench stirs into life. Ryo Germain is withdrawn and Yotaro Nakajima gets his opportunity.
  • 75' Another change for Sanfrecce Hiroshima made on 75 minute. Sota Nakamura leaves to be changed by Valere Germain.
  • 80' Takeru Kishimoto is replacing Genta Miura for the Gamba Osaka side.
  • 85' Supporters expect more eagerness from Welton, as he is very good at scoring at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 90' That looks like a foul for a card for Kanji Okunuki.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-0 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Skibbe

Gamba Osaka Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dani Poyatos

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2025-08-16 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Gamba Osaka 2025-05-11 Gamba Osaka 0–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2024-12-08 Gamba Osaka 3–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2024-03-30 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–1 Gamba Osaka 2023-11-25 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 3–0 Gamba Osaka

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Form

2025-08-16 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Gamba Osaka W 2025-08-10 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0–0 Shimizu S-Pulse D 2025-07-20 Albirex Niigata 0–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W 2025-07-05 Fagiano Okayama FC 0–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W 2025-07-02 Vissel Kobe 1–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima L 2025-06-28 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–2 Nagoya Grampus L

Gamba Osaka Form

2025-08-16 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Gamba Osaka L 2025-08-10 Gamba Osaka 0–3 Fagiano Okayama FC L 2025-07-20 Gamba Osaka 2–1 Kawasaki Frontale W 2025-07-05 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–1 Gamba Osaka W 2025-06-28 Kyoto Sanga FC 3–1 Gamba Osaka L 2025-06-22 Gamba Osaka 2–0 FC Tōkyō W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.35 Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.68 Gamba Osaka xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 75% + Both teams to score 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sanfrecce Hiroshima54% Draw21% Gamba Osaka25%
Actual: Sanfrecce Hiroshima win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes73% 0% No27%
Avg goals/match: 4.03
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 91%
9%
± 2.5 75%
25%
± 3.5 56%
44%
± 4.5 37%
63%

Double Chance

Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Draw
75%
Draw or Gamba Osaka
46%
Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Gamba Osaka
79%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Sanfrecce Hiroshima40% Draw37% Gamba Osaka23%
Actual: Sanfrecce Hiroshima win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8%
1 – 1
7.8%
2 – 2
6.6%
3 – 1
6.2%
1 – 2
5.8%
3 – 2
5.2%
2 – 0
5%
3 – 0
3.8%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 3
3.7%
4 – 1
3.7%
1 – 3
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Handicap Sanfrecce Hiroshima covers Push Gamba Osaka covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 15% 68%
-1.5 32% — 68%
-1 32% 19% 48%
-0.5 52% — 48%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 14% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 8% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Sanfrecce Hiroshima keeps clean sheet
19% ✗
Gamba Osaka keeps clean sheet
10% ✓

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