Thursday , 2 July 2026

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Gamba Osaka, J. League 2020 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2020
Shimizu S-Pulse
1 – 2
Full Time
Gamba Osaka
Sun 12 Jul 2020 · 09:00 UTC IAI Stadium Nihondaira HT 45+3' · FT 45+6'
Y 32' Genta Miura
Yugo Tatsuta 58' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Gamba Osaka — J. League at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.

Match Details

  • Referee Masaaki Toma
  • Referee Toshiyuki Tanaka
  • Referee Taku Nakano
  • Referee Ryo Nakazawa

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
5
11
Shimizu S-Pulse 20 games · Avg 2.3 goals Gamba Osaka
Last 5 meetings
2020-07-12 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Gamba Osaka 2019-07-13 Gamba Osaka 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2019-03-02 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–4 Gamba Osaka 2018-09-21 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Gamba Osaka 2018-07-22 Gamba Osaka 1–2 Shimizu S-Pulse

Recent Form

Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Jul Gamba Osaka H 1–2 L
08 Jul Cerezo Osaka FC A 0–2 L
04 Jul Nagoya Grampus H 1–2 L
23 Feb FC Tōkyō H 1–3 L
07 Dec Sagan Tosu FC H 1–0 W
30 Nov Cerezo Osaka FC A 1–2 L
Gamba Osaka
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Jul Shimizu S-Pulse A 2–1 W
08 Jul Nagoya Grampus A 2–2 D
04 Jul Cerezo Osaka FC H 1–2 L
23 Feb Yokohama F·Marinos A 2–1 W
07 Dec Urawa Red Diamonds A 3–2 W
30 Nov Matsumoto Yamaga FC H 4–1 W

Season Stats

Shimizu S-Pulse Gamba Osaka
#7 Position #5
24 Points 28
18 Played 18
8 / 0 / 10 W / D / L 10 / 0 / 8
40 Scored 61
42 Conceded 53
-2 GD +8
1.33 PPG 1.56
44% Win % 56%

Key Stats

45% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
22% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
22% Clean Sheets
Gamba Osaka this season

Shimizu S-Pulse are 7th (24 pts). Gamba Osaka are 5th (28 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Shimizu S-Pulse and Gamba Osaka is underway.
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Makoto Okazaki made 437 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 10' It’s high time Tsuneyasu Miyamoto made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 15' Gamba Osaka come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 20' Shimizu S-Pulse are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Gamba Osaka's shape.
  • 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 30' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Gamba Osaka winning 100% of all matches.
  • 32' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Genta Miura on 32 minutes.
  • 37' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 40' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Kosuke Onose makes it 0-1.
  • 45' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Shimizu S-Pulse side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 50' Gamba Osaka fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 55' Shimizu S-Pulse currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 58' That is a Yellow card for Shimizu S-Pulse. Yugo Tatsuta will be fuming at that decision.
  • 62' Teerasil Dangda has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yuito Suzuki on 62 minute.
  • 63' Another substitution for Gamba Osaka to replace Shu Kurata by Yuji Ono on 63 minute.
  • 68' 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.
  • 73' It is a cagey affair so far. Shimizu S-Pulse in their trying to find a way past Gamba Osaka's compact .
  • 74' The Gamba Osaka manager makes a substitution. Ademilson departs to be replaced by Kazuma Watanabe.
  • 79' Gamba Osaka have won 377 goals from 403 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 80' Yasuhito Endo gets the nod from Gamba Osaka. He replaces Shinya Yajima and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 84' Yugo Tatsuta has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 84 minutes.
  • 88' Another change for Shimizu S-Pulse made on 88 minute. Keita Nakamura leaves to be changed by Kenta Nishizawa.
  • 89' The Shimizu S-Pulse manager makes a substitution. Keita Nakamura departs to be replaced by Kenta Nishizawa.
  • 89' Kazuma Watanabe has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 89 minutes.
  • 90' It is a substitution in Shimizu S-Pulse team. Ryo Okui is replaced by Takashi Kanai on 90 minute.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Shimizu S-Pulse 1-2 Gamba Osaka.

Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Peter Cklamovski

Gamba Osaka Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tsuneyasu Miyamoto

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2020-07-12 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Gamba Osaka 2019-07-13 Gamba Osaka 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2019-03-02 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–4 Gamba Osaka 2018-09-21 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Gamba Osaka 2018-07-22 Gamba Osaka 1–2 Shimizu S-Pulse

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2020-07-12 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Gamba Osaka L 2020-07-08 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–0 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2020-07-04 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Nagoya Grampus L 2020-02-23 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–3 FC Tōkyō L 2019-12-07 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC W 2019-11-30 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–1 Shimizu S-Pulse L

Gamba Osaka Form

2020-07-12 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–2 Gamba Osaka W 2020-07-08 Nagoya Grampus 2–2 Gamba Osaka D 2020-07-04 Gamba Osaka 1–2 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2020-02-23 Yokohama F·Marinos 1–2 Gamba Osaka W 2019-12-07 Urawa Red Diamonds 2–3 Gamba Osaka W 2019-11-30 Gamba Osaka 4–1 Matsumoto Yamaga FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.36 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.79 Gamba Osaka xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 87% + Both teams to score 84%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse32% Draw20% Gamba Osaka48%
Actual: Gamba Osaka win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes84% 0% No16%
Avg goals/match: 5.15
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 99%
1%
± 1.5 96%
4%
± 2.5 87%
13%
± 3.5 74%
26%
± 4.5 57%
43%

Double Chance

Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
52%
Draw or Gamba Osaka
68%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Gamba Osaka
80%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse29% Draw33% Gamba Osaka38%
Actual: Gamba Osaka win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 2
6.1%
2 – 3
5.6%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
4.9%
3 – 2
4.8%
2 – 1
4.6%
1 – 1
4.5%
3 – 3
4.4%
2 – 4
3.9%
3 – 1
3.5%
1 – 4
3.4%
3 – 4
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse

Handicap Shimizu S-Pulse covers Push Gamba Osaka covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 10% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 14% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 53% — 47%
+1 53% 17% 31%
+1.5 69% — 31%
+2 69% 14% 17%
+2.5 83% — 17%

Clean Sheet

Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
7% ✓
Gamba Osaka keeps clean sheet
10% ✓

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