Gamba Osaka vs Nagoya: J-League Match Prediction
Gamba Osaka
Nagoya GrampusIn the 35th round of the Japanese J-League, Gamba Osaka will face Nagoya. The match is scheduled for October 23. The hosts are currently fifth in the league, trailing the leader by 11 points, while the visitors are in ninth place, eight points behind. Which team is in a better position as the season finale approaches? Find out in our match prediction.
Match announcement
Gamba Osaka
JapanCurrent Form
Last season, Gamba Osaka was quite close to relegation, finishing 16th out of 18 teams, just five points ahead of relegated Yokohama. This year, the hosts have different goals. The club is only three points behind third place and theoretically still has a chance for third, but believing in such a possibility is quite difficult. In their last six matches, the hosts have secured only one victory, defeating Sapporo (2:1) in the penultimate round. It was a thrilling match. Until the fourth minute of added time, Gamba was trailing 0:1, but then scored twice in four minutes to snatch the win. In their last match, Dani Poyatos' team drew with Kawasaki (1:1).
Suspensions and Injuries
Due to injuries, Daichi Hayashi, Masaaki Higashiguchi, Issam Jebali, and Genta Miura will not play in the match.
Interesting Betting Trends
- The team has managed only one win in their last six matches
- The hosts have drawn three of their last five matches
Projected Lineup: Ichimori - Handa, Nakatani, Fukuoka, Kurokawa - Dawhan, Suzuki, Yamashita, Sakamoto, Welinton - Usami
Nagoya Grampus
JapanCurrent Form
Nagoya is in ninth place in the standings but is still seeking motivation to finish the season strong. The team still has a chance to win a trophy, having reached the League Cup final where they will face Albirex Niigata. This match is scheduled for November 2nd. In the league, the team had been performing well until recently, securing three consecutive victories against Albirex Niigata (3-0), Kawasaki (2-0), and Iwata (2-0). However, in the last two rounds, they suffered defeats, earning zero points against Fukuoka (0-1) and Sapporo (0-2). These results are not surprising, as the focus was on the League Cup semifinals held between these matches.
Suspensions and Injuries
Masahito Ono will miss the game due to a knee injury, and Kennedy Mikuni is serving a suspension.
Interesting Betting Trends
- None of the last eight games for the visitors ended in a draw
- The visitors have lost three of their last four matches
Projected Lineup: Langerak - Nogami, Uchida, Chang-Ra - Tokumoto, Shiihashi, Inagaki, Kikuchi - Nagai, Morishima - Yamagishi
Trends
Bet Exact Score 1:1
Two of the last four home matches ended with this score
6.50Bet Both Teams to Score
This bet won in four of the last five home matches
2.05Bet Number 1 in Final Score
This pattern occurred in the last four home matches
1.61Tip and bets
It's clear that the opponents have lost all motivation for the rest of the season, so they just need to finish this J-League campaign calmly without serious injuries. Head-to-head matches between these teams have long been low-scoring. Each of the last three encounters saw just one goal scored. Judging by the teams' recent results, this match is unlikely to be an exception. We believe that betting on the under is the most sensible choice.
Our prediction is under 2.5 goals at 1.63
Bet on Outcome
Both teams have been dropping points recently, but the home team loses less frequently and still has a slim chance for third place. The visitors are more focused on preparing for the League Cup final, so the championship match result is likely not their top priority. In other words, we don't think Nagoya will win this match.
Second bet – Asian handicap (0) on Gamba Osaka at 1.57
First Half Bet
In the last two matches, Nagoya was trailing at halftime. We believe the home players will capitalize on the opponent's weakness and take the lead before the break.
Prediction – Gamba Osaka to win the first half with odds of 3.00
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