Thursday , 2 July 2026

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Gamba Osaka, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2025
Shimizu S-Pulse
0 – 0
Full Time
Gamba Osaka
Sun 15 Jun 2025 · 09:30 UTC IAI Stadium Nihondaira HT 45' · FT 45'
Kai Matsuzaki 76' Y
Matheus Bueno 90' Y
Y 90' Shu Kurata

Overview

Match Preview

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

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
2025-06-15 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–0 Gamba Osaka 2025-03-08 Gamba Osaka 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2022-08-14 Gamba Osaka 0–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2022-04-10 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 Gamba Osaka 2021-08-13 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–1 Gamba Osaka

Recent Form

Shimizu S-Pulse
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Jun Gamba Osaka H 0–0 D
01 Jun Cerezo Osaka FC A 2–4 L
25 May Vissel Kobe H 3–2 W
17 May Kashima Antlers A 0–1 L
11 May FC Machida Zelvia H 2–2 D
06 May Kashiwa Reysol A 0–1 L
Gamba Osaka
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Jun Shimizu S-Pulse A 0–0 D
31 May Kashima Antlers H 0–1 L
25 May Kawasaki Frontale A 2–2 D
17 May Vissel Kobe A 2–3 L
11 May Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 0–1 L
06 May Urawa Red Diamonds A 1–0 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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Shimizu S-Pulse launch into their encounter with Gamba Osaka.
  • 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 15' Shimizu S-Pulse is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 25' Shu Kurata has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 30' Shimizu S-Pulse seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 35' Zento Uno has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 94 appearances.
  • 40' Reon Yamahara, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 45' Gamba Osaka fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 50' Supporters expect more eagerness from Keisuke Kurokawa, as he is very good at scoring at IAI Stadium Nihondaira with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 55' Deniz Hummet is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Gamba Osaka tonight.
  • 60' Gamba Osaka are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 63' Fresh legs for Shimizu S-Pulse! Kai Matsuzaki comes on to replace Hikaru Nakahara.
  • 65' Time for substitution for Gamba Osaka. Makoto Mitsuta is replaced by Deniz Hummet.
  • 66' The crowd applauds Shuto Abe as he leaves the pitch. Tokuma Suzuki steps in for Gamba Osaka.
  • 71' 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' Mateus Brunetti is replacing Capixaba for the Shimizu S-Pulse side.
  • 76' It’s gonna be a card for Kai Matsuzaki.
  • 80' A change in the Shimizu S-Pulse ranks — Zento Uno exits the field as Masaki Yumiba enters on 80.
  • 81' Shimizu S-Pulse ring the changes. Takashi Inui has done his job and it is now time for Kanta Chiba to step up.
  • 86' 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.
  • 87' Takeru Kishimoto has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ryoya Yamashita on 87 minute.
  • 90' Poor challenge from Matheus Bueno. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • The points are shared — Shimizu S-Pulse 0-0 Gamba Osaka. Honours even.

Lineups

Shimizu S-Pulse Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Gamba Osaka Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kosuke Onose 3
Hwang Uijo 3
Koya Kitagawa 2
Hwang Uijo 2
Koya Kitagawa 2
Yugo Tatsuta 2
Ademilson 2
Douglas 1

Head to Head

2025-06-15 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–0 Gamba Osaka 2025-03-08 Gamba Osaka 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse 2022-08-14 Gamba Osaka 0–2 Shimizu S-Pulse 2022-04-10 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 Gamba Osaka 2021-08-13 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–1 Gamba Osaka

Shimizu S-Pulse Form

2025-06-15 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–0 Gamba Osaka D 2025-06-01 Cerezo Osaka FC 4–2 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2025-05-25 Shimizu S-Pulse 3–2 Vissel Kobe W 2025-05-17 Kashima Antlers 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2025-05-11 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–2 FC Machida Zelvia D 2025-05-06 Kashiwa Reysol 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse L

Gamba Osaka Form

2025-06-15 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–0 Gamba Osaka D 2025-05-31 Gamba Osaka 0–1 Kashima Antlers L 2025-05-25 Kawasaki Frontale 2–2 Gamba Osaka D 2025-05-17 Vissel Kobe 3–2 Gamba Osaka L 2025-05-11 Gamba Osaka 0–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima L 2025-05-06 Urawa Red Diamonds 0–1 Gamba Osaka W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.27 Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.22 Gamba Osaka xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 81% + Both teams to score 79%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Shimizu S-Pulse41% Draw22% Gamba Osaka37%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes79% 0% No21%
Avg goals/match: 4.49
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 94%
6%
± 2.5 81%
19%
± 3.5 64%
36%
± 4.5 46%
54%

Double Chance

Shimizu S-Pulse or Draw
64%
Draw or Gamba Osaka
59%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Gamba Osaka
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Shimizu S-Pulse33% Draw36% Gamba Osaka31%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 0–0 not predicted
0 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
6.8%
1 – 1
6.4%
2 – 1
6.3%
1 – 2
6.2%
3 – 2
5.1%
2 – 3
5%
3 – 1
4.7%
1 – 3
4.5%
3 – 3
3.8%
2 – 0
3%
4 – 2
3%
0 – 2
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse

Handicap Shimizu S-Pulse covers Push Gamba Osaka covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 12% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 17% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 16% 23%
+1.5 77% — 23%
+2 77% 12% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
12% ✗
Gamba Osaka keeps clean sheet
11% ✗

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