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J1 League · Regular Season - 18 · Japan

Shimizu S-pulse v Gamba Osaka

1-2Full time· IAI Stadium Nihondaira, Shizuoka· Referee: A. Ikeuchi

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Shimizu S-pulse v Gamba Osaka: the model read

Shimizu S-pulse meet Gamba Osaka in the J1 League regular season - 18 at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, Shizuoka. The model makes Gamba Osaka the most likely outcome at 37%, with the full read 32% SHI, 31% draw, 37% GAM.

The baseline ratings are close, 1489 to 1500, so form and chance quality carry more weight here. Recent form separates little, 50% against 50%. Attacking output favors Gamba Osaka on expected goals, 1.6 to 1.3 per match.

Across the derived markets, from the same model: both teams to score around 51%, over 2.5 goals around 47%. Draw no bet leans Gamba Osaka at 54%; double chance reads Shimizu S-pulse or draw 63%, Gamba Osaka or draw 68%.

Shimizu S-pulse arrive steady: 2W-1D-2L from their last five (7/15 pts, 2 straight wins), 8 scored and 8 conceded. Recent results: W 3-1 @ Karlsruher SC, W 3-1 @ Polessya, L 0-3 @ Yokohama F. Marinos, D 1-1 v Yokohama F. Marinos.

Gamba Osaka are in good touch: 3W-1D-1L from their last five (10/15 pts), 10 scored and 7 conceded. Recent results: W 3-0 @ Red Bull Salzburg, L 0-3 @ Sparta Praha, W 4-2 @ Tokyo Verdy, D 1-1 v Tokyo Verdy.

Gamba Osaka hold the recent head-to-head, 4 wins to 2 with 4 drawn across the last 10 meetings. Most recently they met in 2026: Shimizu S-pulse 1-2 Gamba Osaka.

Market prices for this fixture have not settled yet. The edge reads as soon as real odds arrive.

MeisterIQ rates the signal 51 of 100. Every input above is on the card; check the work before you trust the number.

Written from the MeisterIQ model output

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Shimizu S-pulse

LDLWW6-8-6

Scored 1.25 · Conceded 1.25 · Clean sheets 15% · BTTS 65%

  • WAKarlsruher SC3-1
  • WAPolessya3-1
  • LAYokohama F. Marinos0-3
  • DHYokohama F. Marinos1-1
  • LHGamba Osaka1-2

Gamba Osaka

WDWLW7-6-7

Scored 1.55 · Conceded 1.20 · Clean sheets 25% · BTTS 50%

  • WARed Bull Salzburg3-0
  • LASparta Praha0-3
  • WATokyo Verdy4-2
  • DHTokyo Verdy1-1
  • WAShimizu S-pulse2-1

Head-to-head

10 meetings

Shimizu S-pulserecordGamba Osaka
2
4
4 draws

Goals

9-9

for each

Avg goals

1.8

per game

BTTS

40%

both scored

Over 2.5

30%

3+ goals

Shimizu S-pulse

Recent
LDDLWD
Wins 2Goals 9-9

Biggest win 2-0

Gamba Osaka

Recent
WDDWLD
Wins 4Goals 9-9

Biggest win 2-1

  • Shimizu S-pulse1-2Gamba Osaka
  • Gamba Osaka2-2Shimizu S-pulse
  • Shimizu S-pulse0-0Gamba Osaka
  • Gamba Osaka1-0Shimizu S-pulse
  • Gamba Osaka0-2Shimizu S-pulse
  • Shimizu S-pulse1-1Gamba Osaka
  • Shimizu S-pulse0-1Gamba Osaka
  • Gamba Osaka0-0Shimizu S-pulse
  • Gamba Osaka0-2Shimizu S-pulse
  • Shimizu S-pulse1-2Gamba Osaka

Managers

T. Akiba

Japan · 50

In charge since 2023 · 4 clubs managed

  • Mito Hollyhock2020–2022
  • Thespa Gunma2013–2014
  • Mito Hollyhock2012–2012

T. Miyamoto

Head coach

In charge since 2018 · 2 clubs managed

  • Gamba Osaka U232018–2018

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