Shimizu S-pulse vs Gamba Osaka Prediction, H2H & Stats

Japan: J1 League · Regular Season - 18
Shimizu S-pulse

Shimizu S-pulse

7th in table
LDLLL
Full time
1:2
HT 0 - 0
Gamba Osaka

Gamba Osaka

5th in table
DWDDD
15' Rin Mito
58' M. Yumiba
61' H. Minamino
64' Jelani Reshaun Sumiyoshi
75' Y. Yoshida (Own Goal)
79' Gaku Nawata
90+2' Takato Yamamoto
Sunday, 24 May 2026
IAI Stadium Nihondaira, Shizuoka
A. Ikeuchi

Head to head

Last 8 meetings
8games
2Shimizu S-pulse wins
4Draws
2Gamba Osaka wins
1.5Goals per game
25%Both scored
13%Over 2.5
28 Feb 2026J1 League Gamba Osaka 2 - 2 Shimizu S-pulse
15 Jun 2025J1 League Shimizu S-pulse 0 - 0 Gamba Osaka
08 Mar 2025J1 League Gamba Osaka 1 - 0 Shimizu S-pulse
14 Aug 2022J1 League Gamba Osaka 0 - 2 Shimizu S-pulse
10 Apr 2022J1 League Shimizu S-pulse 1 - 1 Gamba Osaka
13 Aug 2021J1 League Shimizu S-pulse 0 - 1 Gamba Osaka
18 Apr 2021J1 League Gamba Osaka 0 - 0 Shimizu S-pulse
19 Dec 2020J1 League Gamba Osaka 0 - 2 Shimizu S-pulse

J1 League table

#TeamPWDLGoalsGDPtsForm
1 Vissel Kobe 181107 29:25 +4 35
2 Cerezo Osaka 181107 30:21 +9 31
3 Nagoya Grampus 181008 33:31 +2 31
4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 181008 31:23 +8 30
5 Gamba Osaka 181008 31:25 +6 28
6 Fagiano Okayama 188010 26:29 -3 26
7 Shimizu S-pulse 188010 23:25 -2 24
8 Kyoto Sanga 188010 22:28 -6 23
9 V-varen Nagasaki 187011 21:29 -8 21
10 Avispa Fukuoka 187011 21:31 -10 21

Top scorers

J1 League
1 K. TanimuraYokohama F. Marinos 10goals 2assists 19apps
2 Y. YamagishiNagoya Grampus 10goals 0assists 19apps
3 Léo CearáKashima 10goals 3assists 20apps
4 Y. KimuraNagoya Grampus 9goals 2assists 20apps
5 ErikMachida Zelvia 8goals 0assists 18apps
6 D. HümmetGamba Osaka 8goals 0assists 18apps
7 S. SakuragawaCerezo Osaka 8goals 1assists 20apps
8 Matheus JesusV-varen Nagasaki 7goals 4assists 18apps
9 Oh Se-HunShimizu S-pulse 7goals 1assists 19apps
10 ErisonKawasaki Frontale 7goals 0assists 16apps

Recent form

5 W 1 D 4 L in the last 10
31 Oct 2026J1 League Kyoto Sanga 2 - 0 Shimizu S-pulse L
24 Oct 2026J1 League Sanfrecce Hiroshima 4 - 0 Shimizu S-pulse L
21 Oct 2026J1 League Shimizu S-pulse 0 - 5 Machida Zelvia L
17 Oct 2026J1 League Shimizu S-pulse 2 - 2 Gamba Osaka D
14 Oct 2026J-League Cup Yokohama F. Marinos 2 - 1 Shimizu S-pulse L
11 Oct 2026J1 League Mito Hollyhock 1 - 2 Shimizu S-pulse W
07 Oct 2026Emperor Cup Shimizu S-pulse 2 - 1 V-varen Nagasaki W
29 Sep 2026J-League Cup Kanazawa 0 - 2 Shimizu S-pulse W
19 Sep 2026J1 League Shimizu S-pulse 2 - 1 JEF United Chiba W
12 Sep 2026J1 League Shimizu S-pulse 1 - 0 Avispa Fukuoka W
3 W 4 D 3 L in the last 10
01 Nov 2026J1 League Machida Zelvia 0 - 0 Gamba Osaka D
28 Oct 2026AFC Champions League Elite Gamba Osaka 1 - 1 Buriram United D
24 Oct 2026J1 League Gamba Osaka 2 - 2 Kyoto Sanga D
21 Oct 2026J1 League Avispa Fukuoka 1 - 2 Gamba Osaka W
17 Oct 2026J1 League Shimizu S-pulse 2 - 2 Gamba Osaka D
13 Oct 2026AFC Champions League Elite Newcastle Jets 1 - 3 Gamba Osaka W
09 Oct 2026J1 League Kashima 2 - 0 Gamba Osaka L
03 Oct 2026J-League Cup Kashiwa Reysol 5 - 4 Gamba Osaka L
23 Sep 2026Emperor Cup Gamba Osaka 5 - 0 Tokushima Vortis W
20 Sep 2026J1 League Gamba Osaka 0 - 1 Vissel Kobe L

Who wins? Three ways to read it

1 · X · 2
Goal model
Form & stats
Bookmaker odds
Shimizu S-pulse Draw Gamba Osaka
Value spotted: Shimizu S-pulse win at 2.84 (model 41% vs market 33%)

Most likely scores

1-1 11.4%
2-1 8.8%
1-0 8.1%
1-2 8%
0-1 7.3%
2-0 6.3%

Expected goals: 1.55 Shimizu S-pulse · 1.4 Gamba Osaka

Goal lines

Over 1.5 goals79%
Over 2.5 goals57%
Over 3.5 goals34%
Both teams score59%

Team comparison

Form Attack Defence Goal model Head to head Goals Overall
60%
Form
40%
44%
Attack
56%
46%
Defence
54%
54%
Goal model
46%
38%
Head to head
62%
50%
Goals
50%
48%
Overall
51%

Season numbers

J1 League 2026

When the goals come

2
0-15'
5
3
16-30'
5
1
31-45'
4
3
46-60'
2
5
61-75'
2
3
76-90'
7
1
0-15'
3
4
16-30'
2
3
31-45'
5
3
46-60'
0
3
61-75'
3
6
76-90'
7
Shimizu S-pulse Gamba Osaka

Side by side

Shimizu S-pulse Gamba Osaka
17 Played 17
8 Won 9
0 Drawn 0
9 Lost 8
1.3 Goals scored per game 1.7
1.4 Goals conceded per game 1.4
1.5 / 1.1 Scored per game (home / away) 1.9 / 1.5
2 Clean sheets 3
5 Failed to score 4
3 Longest winning run 3
3-1 Biggest win 5-0
0-2 Biggest defeat 1-2
3/3 Penalties scored 0/0

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.

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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.