Shimizu S-Pulse vs Gamba Osaka, J. League 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Gamba Osaka — J. League at IAI Stadium Nihondaira.
- Shimizu S-Pulse 18 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
- Gamba Osaka 18 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct | FC Mito Holly Hock | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Sep | JEF United Ichihara Chiba | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Sep | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Sep | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Sep | FC Tokyo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Aug | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Oct | Kashima Antlers | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Sep | Vissel Kobe | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Sep | FC Tokyo | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Sep | JEF United Ichihara Chiba | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Sep | V-Varen Nagasaki | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Aug | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 0–0 | D |
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)
H2H (20 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
Shimizu S-Pulse this season
13%
Clean Sheets
Gamba Osaka this season
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
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
4/2
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Gamba Osaka
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/2
46-60
–/3
61-75
1/–
76+
2/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Shimizu S-Pulse
| Se-hun Oh | 2 G |
| Koya Kitagawa | 1 G |
Gamba Osaka
| Issam Jebali | 2 G | 1 A |
| Deniz Hummet | 2 G | |
| Shinnosuke Nakatani | 1 G | |
| Asahi Uenaka | 1 G | |
| Welton | 1 G |
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kosuke Onose | 3 |
| Hwang Uijo | 3 |
| Koya Kitagawa | 2 |
| Yugo Tatsuta | 2 |
| Ademilson | 2 |
| Koya Kitagawa | 2 |
| Hwang Uijo | 2 |
| Douglas | 1 |
Head to Head
Shimizu S-Pulse Form
Predictions
2.35
Shimizu S-Pulse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.14
Gamba Osaka xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 81% + Both teams to score 79%
Match Result
Both Teams to Score
Avg goals/match: 4.49
Over / Under Goals
| 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
67%
Draw or Gamba Osaka
54%
Shimizu S-Pulse or Gamba Osaka
78%
Half-Time Result
Correct Score
2 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 1
6.4%
1 – 2
6%
3 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
5%
2 – 3
4.8%
1 – 3
4.2%
3 – 3
3.8%
2 – 0
3.3%
4 – 2
3.1%
4 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — Shimizu S-Pulse
| Handicap | Shimizu S-Pulse covers | Push | Gamba Osaka covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 13% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 17% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 16% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 11% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Shimizu S-Pulse keeps clean sheet
13%
Gamba Osaka keeps clean sheet
10%
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

