Shimizu S-Pulse vs Gamba Osaka: match statistics
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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Gamba Osaka: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Shimizu S-Pulse play Gamba Osaka in J1 League (Japan). The match date is 17 October 2026. Venue: Iwagin Stadium.
Current form
Shimizu S-Pulse: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Gamba Osaka: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Shimizu S-Pulse scores 0.89 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Gamba Osaka scores 0.89 and concedes 1.78. League average: 2.91 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Shimizu S-Pulse 44%, Gamba Osaka 44%. Over 2.5: Shimizu S-Pulse 33%, Gamba Osaka 33%. League level: BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Gamba Osaka has higher xG: 1.49 vs 1.24. Shimizu S-Pulse: 10.7 shots per match, Gamba Osaka: 13.9.
Match halves
Shimizu S-Pulse: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 0.78. Gamba Osaka: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 0.56.
Goals by minute
Shimizu S-Pulse: 61-75 (4 goals). Gamba Osaka: 76-90+ (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
J1 League: 2.91 goals per match, BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 53%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-1. Average goals 0.50, BTTS 0%.
Before the match
1X2 odds
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Shimizu S-Pulse is 900% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Shimizu S-Pulse · 0.2 pts / match - 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 conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Shimizu S-Pulse · 1.78 goals / match - Gamba Osaka
Shimizu S-Pulse scores in 67% of matches (6 of 9 matches), while Gamba Osaka keeps a clean sheet in 11% (1 of 9 matches).
Gamba Osaka scores in 44% of matches (4 of 9 matches), while Shimizu S-Pulse keeps a clean sheet in 22% (2 of 9 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Shimizu S-Pulse
Over / Under - Gamba Osaka
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Shimizu S-Pulse · 0.78 pts / match - Gamba Osaka
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shimizu S-Pulse - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 11% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Gamba Osaka - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 11% of matches and wins 11%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.40 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Shimizu S-Pulse
Gamba Osaka
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Recent meetings (2): Shimizu S-Pulse 0 - 1 - 1 Gamba Osaka. Average goals 0.50, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
When do Shimizu S-Pulse and Gamba Osaka play?
Shimizu S-Pulse face Gamba Osaka on 17 October 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.