Saturday , 14 November 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 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

4
6
11
Shimizu S-Pulse 21 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

48% Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
43% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
8% Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
15% 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
1/2
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/3
46-60
2/4
61-75
4/6
76+
1/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Gamba Osaka
0-15
1/4
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/4
46-60
2/3
61-75
2/3
76+
6/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Shimizu S-Pulse
Se-hun Oh 2 G
Koya Kitagawa 1 G
Gamba Osaka
Issam Jebali 5 G 3 A
Ryotaro Meshino 2 G
Welton 2 G
Deniz Hummet 2 G
Shinnosuke Nakatani 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Shimizu S-Pulse host Gamba Osaka — let the battle begin!
  • 5' Takeru Kishimoto has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 10' Shimizu S-Pulse are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Gamba Osaka backline.
  • 15' Tokuma Suzuki has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 37 appearances.
  • 20' Makoto Mitsuta, a Japan midfielder, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Capixaba made 189 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 30' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 35' Hikaru Nakahara needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 40' A quiet spell here at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. Gamba Osaka seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 45' Gamba Osaka is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 50' Ryoya Yamashita has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 13 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 55' Over 55 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 60' 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.
  • 63' Another change for Shimizu S-Pulse made on 63 minute. Hikaru Nakahara leaves to be changed by Kai Matsuzaki.
  • 65' Another substitution for Gamba Osaka to replace Makoto Mitsuta by Deniz Hummet on 65 minute.
  • 66' The crowd applauds Shuto Abe as he leaves the pitch. Tokuma Suzuki steps in for Gamba Osaka.
  • 71' Supporters expect more eagerness from Welton, as he is very good at scoring at IAI Stadium Nihondaira with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 73' Shimizu S-Pulse make a change. Capixaba trudges off to be replaced by Mateus Brunetti on 73 minutes.
  • 76' It’s a booking for Shimizu S-Pulse player. Kai Matsuzaki gets a card.
  • 80' Shimizu S-Pulse manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Masaki Yumiba is hanging Zento Uno on the field on 80 minute.
  • 81' It is a substitution in Shimizu S-Pulse team. Takashi Inui is replaced by Kanta Chiba on 81 minute.
  • 86' Gamba Osaka has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 87' Takeru Kishimoto has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ryoya Yamashita on 87 minute.
  • 90' That is a card for Shimizu S-Pulse. Matheus Bueno will be fuming at that decision.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.

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.