Cerezo Osaka
Football Japan - J1 League Yanmar Stadium Nagai Sat 7 Feb 03:00
Gamba Osaka
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J1 League Betting Preview: Cerezo Osaka vs Gamba Osaka

Cerezo Osaka meet Gamba Osaka at Yanmar Stadium Nagai, with kick-off set for 03:00 on Saturday 7 February.

Get the Best Value By Backing Cerezo

We’re going for a straight pick on Cerezo Osaka when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. We think the hosts can achieve some kind of victory against Gamba Osaka, with odds of +117 currently available.

7 Wins in Last 10 H2H Clashes for Cerezo

Cerezo Osaka were defeated last time out by a 3-1 scoreline. Yodoko Sakura Stadium saw them beaten at home to Yokohama FC. The Cherry Blossoms boasted 70% possession and had eight shots on target, while Dion Cools was the goalscorer.

Gamba Osaka claimed a home win in their previous J1 League game. A 4-1 victory occurred against Tokyo Verdy at Panasonic Stadium Suita. The Suita outfit recorded an impressive 72% of possession and had nine shots on goal, while Issam Jebali netted two, with Makoto Mitsuta and Harumi Minamino also on the scoresheet.

Last time out, Gamba claimed a 2-0 victory when facing Ratchaburi FC at home in the AFC Cup.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 1-0 away win for Gamba at Yodoko Sakura Stadium when they last played Cerezo. In the past 10 H2H meetings, we have seen seven Cerezo wins, two Gamba victories and one draw.

J1 League G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Gamba Osaka logo Gamba Osaka 8 2 5 1 11 11 0 11:11 14
9 Cerezo Osaka logo Cerezo Osaka 8 2 3 3 7 7 0 7:7 11
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Cerezo Osaka – Last 10 League Games

4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.8 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts. Cerezo have had 52.8% possession and 5.5 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.8 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 8.9 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.7 corners.

Rafael Ratao leads the way with 7 goals, Vitor Bueno has 3, with Dion Cools and Masaya Shibayama scoring 2. Thiago is the top assists maker with 3.

Gamba Osaka – Last 10 League Games

Gamba have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, with an average of 2.0 goals from 9.0 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 52.0% possession, 4.8 corners in their favour and 3.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 8.6 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal.

Issam Jebali has scored 2 goals which makes him top scorer alongside five other players. Issam Jebali has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Cerezo Osaka confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jin-Hyeon Kim (GK), Dion Cools, Shinnosuke Hatanaka, Hayato Tanaka, Kyohei Noborizato, Shunta Tanaka, Hinata Kida, Shion Homma, Motohiko Nakajima, Thiago, Solomon Sakuragawa.

Gamba Osaka confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Masaaki Higashiguchi (GK), Takeru Kishimoto, Shinnosuke Nakatani, Shota Fukuoka, Ryo Hatsuse, Shuto Abe, Tokuma Suzuki, Ryoya Yamashita, Takashi Usami, Ryotaro Meshino, Harumi Minamino.

Cerezo Osaka vs Gamba Osaka Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Cerezo Osaka vs Gamba Osaka betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, a corners forecast and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

Cerezo Osaka have the capability of securing a victory when they line up in this J1 League game. For this reason, we are going to take betting odds of +117 with a large degree of confidence.

The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest J1 League stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.

Key Cerezo Osaka vs Gamba Osaka league stats:

  • Cerezo have won 3 of their last 5 games.
  • Cerezo have won 7 of their last 10 games against Gamba.
Cerezo to Win Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 46.1% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 50-55%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Cerezo Cerezo logo 1 - 0 Gamba logo Gamba

There are odds of +600 available that Cerezo land a 1-0 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -139 BetMGM logo

It has now been eight straight Cerezo home matches where the 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered. The two teams should be able to cover the line when it comes to Total Corners and odds of -139 are on offer.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Cerezo Logo Cerezo
Total
11.20 5.50 5.70
Home
13.00 7.90 5.10
Away
9.70 5.00 4.70
Gamba Logo Gamba
Total
8.50 4.80 3.70
Home
8.70 4.90 3.80
Away
8.40 4.40 4.00
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Cerezo +117
Both Team To Score No +120
Total Corners Over 9.5 -139

Our bet builder selections include Cerezo Osaka to come out on top, one or both teams not scoring combined with Over 9.5 corners.

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Cerezo Osaka vs Gamba Osaka Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Bookies Giving Cerezo Plenty of Respect

The bookmakers have Cerezo Osaka at +117 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 46% chance of winning this J1 League clash based on the betting odds. Gamba Osaka are the +195 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

There are different betting angles when backing Cerezo including the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager. This is available at -116 and there’s a half stake return if they only draw with Gamba.

Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds and that means three goals or more are anticipated. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -172.

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Team Stats
Cerezo Osaka logo Cerezo Osaka League Stats
Gamba Osaka logo Gamba Osaka League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession

Cerezo Osaka vs Gamba Osaka Lineups & Team News

Double-check the Cerezo vs Gamba team news before placing your bets. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the J1 League, along with current injury news.

Cerezo Osaka Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Gamba Osaka Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Cerezo Osaka Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

21 Jin-Hyeon Kim
27 Dion Cools 44 Shinnosuke Hatanaka 3 Hayato Tanaka 6 Kyohei Noborizato
10 Shunta Tanaka 5 Hinata Kida
19 Shion Homma 13 Motohiko Nakajima 11 Thiago
9 Solomon Sakuragawa
1 Masaaki Higashiguchi
15 Takeru Kishimoto 4 Shinnosuke Nakatani 2 Shota Fukuoka 21 Ryo Hatsuse
13 Shuto Abe 16 Tokuma Suzuki
17 Ryoya Yamashita 7 Takashi Usami 8 Ryotaro Meshino
42 Harumi Minamino

Gamba Osaka Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Cerezo Osaka Substitutes

  • 8Shinji Kagawa
  • 14Yumeki Yokoyama
  • 16Hayato Okuda
  • 17Reiya Sakata
  • 18Nelson Ishiwatari
  • 23Kosuke Nakamura
  • 35Kyohei Yoshino
  • 48Masaya Shibayama
  • 99Kusini Yengi

Gamba Osaka Substitutes

  • 3Riku Handa
  • 10Shu Kurata
  • 11Issam Jebali
  • 18Rui Araki
  • 23Deniz Hummet
  • 27Rin Mito
  • 38Gaku Nawata
  • 44Kanji Okunuki
  • 67Shogo Sasaki

Previous Cerezo Osaka Lineups

06 Dec J1 League
Cerezo Osaka 1-3 Yokohama
30 Nov J1 League
Yokohama F.M. 3-1 Cerezo Osaka
09 Nov J1 League
Shimizu S-Pulse 1-4 Cerezo Osaka
25 Oct J1 League
Cerezo Osaka 2-0 K. Frontale
18 Oct J1 League
F. Okayama 1-2 Cerezo Osaka
04 Oct J1 League
Nagoya Grampus 2-1 Cerezo Osaka

Previous Gamba Osaka Lineups

11 Dec AFC Cup
Gamba Osaka 2-0 Ratchaburi FC
06 Dec J1 League
Gamba Osaka 4-1 Tokyo Verdy
30 Nov J1 League
Avispa Fukuoka 1-0 Gamba Osaka
27 Nov AFC Cup
Eastern Sports Club 0-5 Gamba Osaka
09 Nov J1 League
Gamba Osaka 1-1 Vissel Kobe
05 Nov AFC Cup
Nam Dinh 0-1 Gamba Osaka
Team Squads

Cerezo Osaka Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Arthur Papas

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Ayumu Ohata - - - - - - - - - -
Shinnosuke Hatanaka - - - - - - - - - -
Reiya Sakata - - - - - - - - - -
Rikito Inoue - - - - - - - - - -
Rui Osako - - - - - - - - - -

Gamba Osaka Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Jens Wissing

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Aolin Zhang - - - - - - - - - -
Shuto Abe - - - - - - - - - -
Shinnosuke Nakatani - - - - - - - - - -
Shinya Nakano - - - - - - - - - -
Shogo Sasaki - - - - - - - - - -
Japan FlagJ1 League Table
J. League 100 Year Vision League West Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Kyoto Sanga 8 3 3 2 10:8 14
2 Gamba Osaka 8 2 5 1 11:11 14
3 Vissel Kobe 7 3 3 1 11:6 13
4 Shimizu S-Pulse 8 2 5 1 9:7 13
5 Nagoya Grampus 8 3 3 2 11:10 13
6 V-Varen Nagasaki 8 4 0 4 10:11 12
7 Sanfrecce H. 7 3 1 3 11:10 11
8 F. Okayama 8 2 4 2 8:8 11
9 Cerezo Osaka 8 2 3 3 7:7 11
10 Avispa Fukuoka 8 0 3 5 6:16 5
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Shimizu S-Pulse 4 2 2 0 6:3 8
2 Vissel Kobe 3 2 1 0 6:3 7
3 V-Varen Nagasaki 4 2 0 2 4:5 6
4 Nagoya Grampus 4 2 0 2 4:7 6
5 Kyoto Sanga 4 1 2 1 5:4 5
6 Gamba Osaka 3 1 2 0 5:4 5
7 Sanfrecce H. 3 1 1 1 4:3 4
8 F. Okayama 4 1 1 2 3:4 4
9 Cerezo Osaka 5 0 3 2 3:5 3
10 Avispa Fukuoka 5 0 3 2 5:11 3