Shimizu S-Pulse vs Gamba Osaka: match statistics
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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Gamba Osaka: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Shimizu S-Pulse plays Gamba Osaka in J1 League (Japan). The game is scheduled for October 17, 2026. Venue: Iwagin Stadium.
Recent form
Shimizu S-Pulse has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Gamba Osaka has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Shimizu S-Pulse scores 0.89 goals per game and allows 1.00. Gamba Osaka scores 0.89 and allows 1.78. Games in this league average 2.91 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 44% of Shimizu S-Pulse's games and 44% of Gamba Osaka's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 33%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Gamba Osaka has the higher season xG average, 1.49 to 1.24 per game. Shimizu S-Pulse takes 10.7 shots per game, while Gamba Osaka takes 13.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Shimizu S-Pulse leads at halftime in 11% of its games and scores 0.78 goals per game after halftime. Gamba Osaka leads at halftime in 11% and scores 0.56 after halftime.
When the teams score
Shimizu S-Pulse's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (4 goals). For Gamba Osaka, it is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
J1 League games average 2.91 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 0.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Shimizu S-Pulse | Gamba Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.22 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Shimizu S-Pulse is 900% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Shimizu S-Pulse · 0.2 pts / game - Gamba Osaka
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Shimizu S-Pulse is 78% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Shimizu S-Pulse · 1.78 goals / game - Gamba Osaka
Shimizu S-Pulse scores in 67% of games (6 of 9 games), while Gamba Osaka keeps a clean sheet in 11% (1 of 9 games).
Gamba Osaka scores in 44% of games (4 of 9 games), while Shimizu S-Pulse keeps a clean sheet in 22% (2 of 9 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Shimizu S-Pulse
Over / Under - Gamba Osaka
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Shimizu S-Pulse is 28% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Shimizu S-Pulse · 0.78 pts / game - Gamba Osaka
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shimizu S-Pulse - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 11% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Gamba Osaka - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 11% of games and wins 11%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Shimizu S-Pulse
Gamba Osaka
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (J1 League).
Teams vs league
| Shimizu S-Pulse | Liga | Gamba Osaka | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.89 | 2.91 | ▼ 2.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 59% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 53% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | • 22% | 23% | ▼ 11% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 33% | 68% | • 67% |
| Goal after half-time | • 89% | 88% | • 89% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Shimizu S-Pulse's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Gamba Osaka. Games average 0.50 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do Shimizu S-Pulse and Gamba Osaka play?
Shimizu S-Pulse face Gamba Osaka on October 17, 2026 in J1 League at Iwagin Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Shimizu S-Pulse and Gamba Osaka?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Shimizu S-Pulse won 0, Gamba Osaka won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 0.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Shimizu S-Pulse vs Gamba Osaka?
Shimizu S-Pulse score 0.89 goals per game on average and Gamba Osaka 0.89. The J1 League average is 2.91 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Shimizu S-Pulse's matches and 44% of Gamba Osaka's.
What form are Shimizu S-Pulse and Gamba Osaka in?
Over the last 5 games Shimizu S-Pulse have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Gamba Osaka 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Shimizu S-Pulse vs Gamba Osaka?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Shimizu S-Pulse vs Gamba Osaka: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.