Shimizu S-pulse vs Gamba Osaka Prediction, H2H & Stats
Japan: J1 League
· Regular Season - 18 Head to head
Last 8 meetings
2 - 2
Shimizu S-pulse
0 - 0
Gamba Osaka
1 - 0
Shimizu S-pulse
0 - 2
Shimizu S-pulse
1 - 1
Gamba Osaka
0 - 1
Gamba Osaka
0 - 0
Shimizu S-pulse
0 - 2
Shimizu S-pulse
J1 League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe |
18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 29:25 | +4 | 35 |
| 2 | Cerezo Osaka |
18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 30:21 | +9 | 31 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus |
18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 33:31 | +2 | 31 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima |
18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 31:23 | +8 | 30 |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka |
18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 31:25 | +6 | 28 |
| 6 | Fagiano Okayama |
18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 26:29 | -3 | 26 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-pulse |
18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 23:25 | -2 | 24 |
| 8 | Kyoto Sanga |
18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 22:28 | -6 | 23 |
| 9 | V-varen Nagasaki |
18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 21:29 | -8 | 21 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka |
18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 21:31 | -10 | 21 |
Top scorers
J1 League
K. Tanimura
Yokohama F. Marinos
10goals
Y. Yamagishi
Nagoya Grampus
10goals
Léo Ceará
Kashima
10goals
Y. Kimura
Nagoya Grampus
9goals
Erik
Machida Zelvia
8goals
D. Hümmet
Gamba Osaka
8goals
S. Sakuragawa
Cerezo Osaka
8goals
Matheus Jesus
V-varen Nagasaki
7goals
Oh Se-Hun
Shimizu S-pulse
7goals
Erison
Kawasaki Frontale
7goals
Recent form
2 - 0
Shimizu S-pulse
L
4 - 0
Shimizu S-pulse
L
0 - 5
Machida Zelvia
L
2 - 2
Gamba Osaka
D
2 - 1
Shimizu S-pulse
L
1 - 2
Shimizu S-pulse
W
2 - 1
V-varen Nagasaki
W
0 - 2
Shimizu S-pulse
W
2 - 1
JEF United Chiba
W
1 - 0
Avispa Fukuoka
W
0 - 0
Gamba Osaka
D
1 - 1
Buriram United
D
2 - 2
Kyoto Sanga
D
1 - 2
Gamba Osaka
W
2 - 2
Gamba Osaka
D
1 - 3
Gamba Osaka
W
2 - 0
Gamba Osaka
L
5 - 4
Gamba Osaka
L
5 - 0
Tokushima Vortis
W
0 - 1
Vissel Kobe
L
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 1.55 Shimizu S-pulse · 1.4 Gamba Osaka
Goal lines
Team comparison
Season numbers
J1 League 2026When the goals come
Side by side
Shimizu S-pulse
Gamba Osaka
Shimizu S-pulse vs Gamba Osaka: preview and prediction
Shimizu S-pulse host Gamba Osaka in the Japan J1 League (Regular Season - 18) on Sunday, 24th May 2026 at 09:00 at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, Shizuoka. Shimizu S-pulse sit 7th in the table and Gamba Osaka 5th.
Shimizu S-pulse are struggling, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats in their last 5 games (L-D-L-L-L). Gamba Osaka are unbeaten, with 1 win, 4 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 games (D-W-D-D-D).
In the last 8 meetings, Shimizu S-pulse won 2, Gamba Osaka won 2 and 4 ended level. These games average 1.5 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% and over 2.5 goals in 13%.
Our goal model expects about 1.55 goals for Shimizu S-pulse and 1.4 for Gamba Osaka. It gives Shimizu S-pulse the edge (41% home win, 24% draw, 34% away win), 57% for over 2.5 goals and 59% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-1.
Our pick was Home or Draw at odds of 1.52.
Shimizu S-pulse vs Gamba Osaka FAQs
What is the best prediction for Shimizu S-pulse vs Gamba Osaka?
Our top tip is Double Chance: Home or Draw (1.52 odds).
Who will win Shimizu S-pulse vs Gamba Osaka?
Shimizu S-pulse are favourites: our model gives Shimizu S-pulse 41%, the draw 24% and Gamba Osaka 34%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 59% chance in our model, and it happened in 25% of recent meetings.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 3 goals in total, with a 57% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is Shimizu S-pulse vs Gamba Osaka?
Kick-off is on Sunday, 24th May 2026 at 09:00 at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, Shizuoka.
Who is the referee?
A. Ikeuchi is in charge of this game.
Fagiano Okayama