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Gamba OsakaDDDDL
V-varen NagasakiLWLLDHead to head
Gamba Osaka 4 · Draws 3 · V-varen Nagasaki 3 (10 meetings)
Our prediction
Gamba Osaka to win
@ 2.05Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Final score: 3 – 2 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
Win probability
Odds (1X2)
Gamba Osaka vs V-varen Nagasaki preview and result
Gamba Osaka and V-varen Nagasaki met in the J1 League on Sunday 8 March 2026 at 07:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 3 - 2, 1 - 2 at half time.
Our model gives Gamba Osaka a 47% chance of winning, the draw 17% and V-varen Nagasaki 36%. Our pick was Gamba Osaka to win with 55% confidence at odds of 2.05. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Gamba Osaka or V-varen Nagasaki) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.22.
Goals: we expect about 2.6 goals (1.5 for Gamba Osaka, 1.2 for V-varen Nagasaki). The chance of three or more goals is 49%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (75% confidence). 5 goals were scored.
Form and head to head
Gamba Osaka have 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (D-D-D-D-L), scoring 8 and conceding 9. V-varen Nagasaki have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-W-L-L-D), scoring 6 and conceding 6. In their last 10 meetings, Gamba Osaka won 4, V-varen Nagasaki won 3 and 3 ended level. In the table, Gamba Osaka are 5th with 28 points and V-varen Nagasaki are 9th with 21 points.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Gamba Osaka vs V-varen Nagasaki?
Our pre-match prediction is Gamba Osaka to win (55% confidence) at odds of 2.05. Win chances: Gamba Osaka 47%, draw 17%, V-varen Nagasaki 36%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Gamba Osaka vs V-varen Nagasaki?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 49%).
What time is Gamba Osaka vs V-varen Nagasaki?
Gamba Osaka vs V-varen Nagasaki (J1 League) was played on Sunday 8 March 2026 at 07:00 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Gamba Osaka vs V-varen Nagasaki?
The double chance 12 (Gamba Osaka or V-varen Nagasaki) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.22. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.
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J1 League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vissel Kobe |
18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 35 |
| 2 |  Cerezo Osaka |
18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 31 |
| 3 |  Nagoya Grampus |
18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 31 |
| 4 |  Sanfrecce Hiroshima |
18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 30 |
| 5 |  Gamba Osaka |
18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 28 |
| 6 |  Fagiano Okayama |
18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | -3 | 26 |
| 7 |  Shimizu S-pulse |
18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | -2 | 24 |
| 8 |  Kyoto Sanga |
18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | -6 | 23 |
| 9 |  V-varen Nagasaki |
18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | -8 | 21 |
| 10 |  Avispa Fukuoka |
18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | -10 | 21 |
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