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Shimizu S-pulseLDLLL
Gamba OsakaDDDDLHead to head
Shimizu S-pulse 5 · Draws 7 · Gamba Osaka 16 (28 meetings, last 10 below)
Our prediction
Gamba Osaka to win
@ 2.45Our 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: 1 – 2 – 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)
Shimizu S-pulse vs Gamba Osaka preview and result
Shimizu S-pulse and Gamba Osaka met in the J1 League on Sunday 24 May 2026 at 09:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 1 - 2, 0 - 0 at half time.
Our model gives Shimizu S-pulse a 40% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Gamba Osaka 42%. Our pick was Gamba Osaka to win with 55% confidence at odds of 2.45. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Shimizu S-pulse or Gamba Osaka) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.25.
Goals: we expect about 2.9 goals (1.3 for Shimizu S-pulse, 1.6 for Gamba Osaka). The chance of three or more goals is 55%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (80% confidence). 3 goals were scored.
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. 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. In their last 10 meetings, Shimizu S-pulse won 5, Gamba Osaka won 16 and 7 ended level. In the table, Shimizu S-pulse are 7th with 24 points and Gamba Osaka are 5th with 28 points.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Shimizu S-pulse vs Gamba Osaka?
Our pre-match prediction is Gamba Osaka to win (55% confidence) at odds of 2.45. Win chances: Shimizu S-pulse 40%, draw 18%, Gamba Osaka 42%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Shimizu S-pulse vs Gamba Osaka?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 80% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 55%).
What time is Shimizu S-pulse vs Gamba Osaka?
Shimizu S-pulse vs Gamba Osaka (J1 League) was played on Sunday 24 May 2026 at 09:00 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Shimizu S-pulse vs Gamba Osaka?
The double chance 12 (Shimizu S-pulse or Gamba Osaka) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.25. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.
Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.
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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