Our Gamba Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse Prediction: 2-1
Gamba Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 06:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 28, 2026. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Gamba Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Gamba Osaka's Last Match – Fagiano Okayama vs Gamba Osaka
Gamba Osaka will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-1 Japan J-League victory over Fagiano Okayama on February 22. In that match, Gamba Osaka saw 54% of the ball and created 8 goal attempts, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fagiano Okayama | 46% | 15 (8) | 2.4 | 65 |
 Gamba Osaka | 54% | 8 (8) | 0.64 | 24 |
Shimizu S-Pulse's Last Match – Shimizu S-Pulse vs Vissel Kobe
Shimizu S-Pulse must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 Japan J-League victory over Vissel Kobe in their last outing. In that match, Shimizu S-Pulse recorded 60% possession, firing 10 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shimizu S-Pulse | 60% | 10 (3) | 2.04 | 62 |
 Vissel Kobe | 40% | 7 (1) | 0.31 | 40 |
Gamba Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse Stats
Key Stats
| Gamba Osaka | Shimizu S-Pulse | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.34 | Attacking Strength | 0.61 |
| 1.4 | Defence Strength | 0.97 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Gamba Osaka are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Shimizu S-Pulse average 1.0 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Gamba Osaka 17-6
Shimizu S-Pulse 10-17
What are the odds for this match?
Gamba Osaka to win: @1.909
Draw: @3.75
Shimizu S-Pulse to win: @3.7