Gamba Osaka vs Shimizu S-pulse Prediction

J1 League · Sat 28 Feb 2026
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Gamba Osaka
2 - 2
0'
Shimizu S-pulseLDLLL
Kick-offSat 28 Feb, 07:00
Our tip1 @ 1.90
GoalsUnder 2.5
Confidence85%

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
Gamba Osaka

No matches found.

Shimizu S-pulseLDLLL
31 Oct 26AKyoto Sanga0 - 2J1 League
24 Oct 26ASanfrecce Hiroshima0 - 4J1 League
21 Oct 26HMachida Zelvia0 - 5J1 League
17 Oct 26HGamba Osaka2 - 2J1 League
14 Oct 26AYokohama F. Marinos1 - 2J-League Cup

Head to head

Gamba Osaka 16 · Draws 7 · Shimizu S-pulse 5 (28 meetings, last 10 below)

17 Oct 26Shimizu S-pulse2 - 2Gamba OsakaJ1 League
24 May 26Shimizu S-pulse1 - 2Gamba OsakaJ1 League
28 Feb 26Gamba Osaka2 - 2Shimizu S-pulseJ1 League
15 Jun 25Shimizu S-pulse0 - 0Gamba OsakaJ1 League
08 Mar 25Gamba Osaka1 - 0Shimizu S-pulseJ1 League
14 Aug 22Gamba Osaka0 - 2Shimizu S-pulseJ1 League
10 Apr 22Shimizu S-pulse1 - 1Gamba OsakaJ1 League
13 Aug 21Shimizu S-pulse0 - 1Gamba OsakaJ1 League
18 Apr 21Gamba Osaka0 - 0Shimizu S-pulseJ1 League
19 Dec 20Gamba Osaka0 - 2Shimizu S-pulseJ1 League

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Our prediction

Gamba Osaka to win

@ 1.90
Double chance
1X  •  Gamba Osaka or Draw
@ 1.25
Both teams to score
No – at least one team fails to score
@ 2.05
Confidence
85%

Our record

Our tips in J1 Leaguelast 30 days
24/5048%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Confidence
85%
Over 2.5: 23%Under 2.5: 77%
Expected goals
1.00Gamba Osaka
1.67Total
0.67Shimizu S-pulse

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 10% @ 6.00
1 – 0 Gamba Osaka win 10% @ 6.50 Our pick
2 – 1 Gamba Osaka win 9% @ 7.00
2 – 0 Gamba Osaka win 8% @ 8.00
0 – 0 Draw 7% @ 9.50

Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Gamba Osaka75%
Draw18%
Shimizu S-pulse7%

Odds (1X2)

11.90
X3.60
23.80

Gamba Osaka vs Shimizu S-pulse preview

Gamba Osaka v Shimizu S-pulse in the J1 League is under way – the score is 2 - 2 (0').

Our model gives Gamba Osaka a 75% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Shimizu S-pulse 7%. That makes our pick Gamba Osaka to win with 85% confidence at odds of 1.90. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (Gamba Osaka or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.25.

Goals: we expect about 1.7 goals (1.0 for Gamba Osaka, 0.7 for Shimizu S-pulse). The chance of three or more goals is 23%, so our goals pick is Under 2.5 (85% confidence).

Form and head to head

Shimizu S-pulse have 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-D-L-L-L), scoring 3 and conceding 15. In their last 10 meetings, Gamba Osaka won 16, Shimizu S-pulse won 5 and 7 ended level. In the table, Gamba Osaka are 5th with 28 points and Shimizu S-pulse are 7th with 24 points.

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Gamba Osaka vs Shimizu S-pulse?

Our prediction is Gamba Osaka to win (85% confidence) at odds of 1.90. Win chances: Gamba Osaka 75%, draw 18%, Shimizu S-pulse 7%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Gamba Osaka vs Shimizu S-pulse?

We expect about 1.7 goals. Our pick is Under 2.5 with 85% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 23%).

What time is Gamba Osaka vs Shimizu S-pulse?

Gamba Osaka vs Shimizu S-pulse (J1 League) kicks off on Saturday 28 February 2026 at 07:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Gamba Osaka vs Shimizu S-pulse?

The double chance 1X (Gamba Osaka or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.25. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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