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As Shimizu S-Pulse prepares to host Gamba Osaka on May 24, 2026, fans can expect an intriguing matchup in the Japan J1 League. Shimizu enters the match with a respectable recent form, having won three of their last five outings. Their attacking prowess has shown improvement, and they will look to leverage their home advantage to secure vital points.
On the other hand, Gamba Osaka has managed to secure victories in two of their last five matches but has faced challenges in maintaining consistency. Their tactical approach typically emphasizes possession and quick transitions, which could prove effective against Shimizu’s defense.
The bookmakers currently favor Gamba Osaka slightly with odds at 2.5 for the away win compared to Shimizu’s 2.89 for a home victory. According to predictive models, Shimizu holds a 32% chance of winning, while Gamba Osaka is slightly favored with a 38.6% probability of an away win, leaving a 30.1% likelihood of a draw.
In conclusion, while Shimizu S-Pulse aims to capitalize on home turf, Gamba Osaka’s tactical strengths will make this contest highly competitive, with no clear favorite emerging. As both teams vie for crucial points, the outcome remains uncertain.
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| Shimizu 33.1% |
Draw 28.5% |
Gamba Osaka 38.4% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.9 | 3.5 | 2.49 | |
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2.82 | 3.3 | 2.38 | |
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2.82 | 3.25 | 2.44 | |
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2.8 | 3.1 | 2.45 | |
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2.89 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
Latest Results
| 17.05.26 Fagiano Okayama – Shimizu S-Pulse – 2:0 10.05.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – Avispa Fukuoka – 2:1 penalties 06.05.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – Cerezo Osaka – 2:1 penalties 02.05.26 Kyoto Sanga – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1:2 29.04.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – V-Varen Nagasaki – 1:2 |
16.05.26 Al-Nassr Riyadh – Gamba Osaka – 0:1 10.05.26 Gamba Osaka – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 0:1 06.05.26 Nagoya Grampus – Gamba Osaka – 2:1 02.05.26 Gamba Osaka – Vissel Kobe – 5:0 29.04.26 Kyoto Sanga – Gamba Osaka – 2:1 penalties |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 28.02.26 Gamba Osaka – Shimizu S-Pulse – 3:2 penalties 15.06.25 Shimizu S-Pulse – Gamba Osaka – 0:0 08.03.25 Gamba Osaka – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1:0 14.08.22 Gamba Osaka – Shimizu S-Pulse – 0:2 10.04.22 Shimizu S-Pulse – Gamba Osaka – 1:1 |
Standings
2026
East
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Kashima Antlers ✔ | 17 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 30:11 | 42 |
| 2 | FC Tokyo | 17 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 32:17 | 37 |
| 3 | Machida | 17 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 27:22 | 34 |
| 4 | Verdy | 17 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 22:20 | 28 |
| 5 | Urawa Reds | 17 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 25:21 | 25 |
| 6 | Kawasaki Frontale | 17 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 23:27 | 25 |
| 7 | Mito | 17 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 22:36 | 18 |
| 8 | Kashiwa Reysol | 17 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 18:22 | 17 |
| 9 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 17 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 22:31 | 17 |
| 10 | Chiba ✔ | 17 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 16:30 | 12 |
West
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 17 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 28:25 | 32 |
| 2 | Nagoya Grampus | 17 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 31:27 | 31 |
| 3 | Cerezo Osaka | 17 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 27:19 | 28 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 17 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 27:21 | 27 |
| 5 | Okayama | 17 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 24:26 | 26 |
| 6 | Gamba Osaka | 17 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 29:24 | 25 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 17 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 22:23 | 24 |
| 8 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 17 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 21:28 | 21 |
| 9 | Avispa Fukuoka | 17 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 21:30 | 21 |
| 10 | Kyoto | 17 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 21:28 | 20 |
Japan J1 League Outrights
1. Kashima Antlers: 1.66 (54.57%)
2. Vissel Kobe: 2.3 (39.39%)
3. Nagoya Grampus: 15 (6.04%)
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