Gamba Osaka
Football Japan - J1 League Panasonic Stadium Suita Wed 22 Apr 06:00
Avispa Fukuoka
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J1 League Betting Preview: Gamba Osaka vs Avispa Fukuoka

Gamba Osaka welcome Avispa Fukuoka to Panasonic Stadium Suita, with kick-off set for 06:00 on Wednesday 22 April.

We’re Expecting Gamba to Win

If you agree with our verdict that Gamba Osaka can defeat Avispa Fukuoka, then there’s the chance to get betting odds of -123 that this happens. We think that this price sticks out on the Full-Time Result market.

Avi Won Last H2H in Penalty Shoot-out

Gamba Osaka were winners on penalties (2-2 after 90 mins) last time out. It was a home win against Fagiano Okayama at Panasonic Stadium Suita. Jens Wissing's men enjoyed 64% possession and managed five shots on target, while Takeru Kishimoto and Issam Jebali each scored one goal.

Avispa Fukuoka suffered a penalty shootout defeat (2-2 after 90 mins) in their previous game. This occurred away from home at Toyota Stadium against Nagoya Grampus. The Hornets enjoyed just 39% possession and had six shots on goal, with Shosei Usui and Masato Shigemi finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Best Denki Stadium, with Avi claiming the home win against Gamba on penalties (2-2 after 90 mins). The previous 10 H2H games have seen four wins for each team and two draws.

J1 League G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Gamba Osaka logo Gamba Osaka 11 3 6 2 15 14 1 15:14 19
10 Avispa Fukuoka logo Avispa Fukuoka 11 2 4 5 10 18 -8 10:18 12
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Gamba Osaka – Last 10 League Games

Gamba have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 4.5 goals from 6.3 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts. The Black and Blue have averaged 54.4% possession and 4.4 corners per match, with their opponents getting 4.1 goals from 4.4 shots on goal, 9.8 attempts and 4.4 corners.

Deniz Hummet is the top goalscorer with 6, Ryotaro Meshino has 2, with Takeru Kishimoto and two other players on 1. Issam Jebali is the leading assists maker with 2.

Avispa Fukuoka – Last 10 League Games

Avispa have won 3 and lost 7, with an average of 3.1 goals from 7.9 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal. Shinya Tsukahara's side average 40.2% possession, 4.2 corners in their favour and 4.2 corners against, while conceding 4.0 goals from 9.0 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.

Yu Hashimoto is top of the team’s scoring charts with 2, while Shosei Usui, Masato Shigemi, Tomoya Miki and Yuma Tsujioka have 1. Yuji Kitajima, Tomoya Miki and Yu Hashimoto have managed 1 assists in the last 10 games.

Gamba Osaka vs Avispa Fukuoka Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the top Gamba Osaka vs Avispa Fukuoka betting angles, including our main match prediction, correct score play, corners market pick and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

Gamba Osaka could land the money in this J1 League game and we’ll take this pick with confidence. There are appealing odds of -123 and we can’t pass up the chance to back the favourites.

It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming J1 League action and the respective form of each team. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our football predictions.

Key Gamba Osaka vs Avispa Fukuoka league stats:

  • Gamba have won 11 of their last 20 games at home.
  • Avispa have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • Avispa have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
Gamba to Win Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 55.2% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Gamba Gamba logo 1 - 0 Avispa logo Avispa

We’re betting on Gamba to secure a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +480 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -120 BetMGM logo

The past five Gamba Osaka games have involved an average of 7.20 corners. We think that the teams will come up short and this Total Corners wager can be backed at -120.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Gamba Logo Gamba
Total
8.80 4.40 4.40
Home
7.90 5.20 2.70
Away
9.20 3.90 5.30
Avispa Logo Avispa
Total
8.40 4.20 4.20
Home
8.40 4.90 3.50
Away
8.00 3.30 4.70
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Gamba -123
Total Goals Under 2.5 -133
Total Corners Under 9.5 -120

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Gamba Osaka vs Avispa Fukuoka 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 Think Gamba Most Likely to Win

With a 55% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Gamba Osaka are favourites to come out on top in this J1 League clash and they’re available at -123 with the bookmakers. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +310 for Avispa Fukuoka.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 option is the same as a win on the 1x2 market. Gamba are -130 when it comes to this selection, with their opponents Avi +0.5 at -109 which means the draw is also included with this pick.

For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. If you think both teams will score, then BTTS Yes could appeal. Otherwise, you can back BTTS No as an alternative.

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Last Ten Gamba Home Encounters Have Seen Four Wins

Gamba have racked up four victories, four draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

Avi have finished with six defeats, three draws and one win in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.40 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Gamba won 2-1 when they last played Avi at Panasonic Stadium Suita. Avi have landed two victories, Gamba have one win and there’s been two draws in the past 5 H2H matches at Panasonic Stadium Suita.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Gamba Osaka logo Gamba Osaka Home Stats 4-4-2 3.40 1.80 1.60 6 4 6 4
Avispa Fukuoka logo Avispa Fukuoka Away Stats 1-3-6 1.50 0.40 1.10 2 8 2 8
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Gamba Osaka logo Gamba Osaka League Stats
Avispa Fukuoka logo Avispa Fukuoka League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
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Gamba Osaka vs Avispa Fukuoka Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the Gamba vs Avispa team news before wagering. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the J1 League and the newest injury information.

Previous Gamba Osaka Lineups

19 Apr J1 League
Gamba Osaka 7-5 F. Okayama
15 Apr AFC Cup
Bangkok United 0-3 Gamba Osaka
11 Apr J1 League
Gamba Osaka 0-1 Cerezo Osaka
08 Apr AFC Cup
Gamba Osaka 0-1 Bangkok United
04 Apr J1 League
Gamba Osaka 2-0 Kyoto Sanga
21 Mar J1 League
Avispa Fukuoka 16-15 Gamba Osaka

Previous Avispa Fukuoka Lineups

19 Apr J1 League
Nagoya Grampus 7-6 Avispa Fukuoka
11 Apr J1 League
Avispa Fukuoka 1-0 V-Varen Nagasaki
05 Apr J1 League
Sanfrecce H. 0-1 Avispa Fukuoka
21 Mar J1 League
Avispa Fukuoka 16-15 Gamba Osaka
18 Mar J1 League
Avispa Fukuoka 5-6 Shimizu S-Pulse
15 Mar J1 League
V-Varen Nagasaki 1-0 Avispa Fukuoka
Team Squads

Gamba Osaka Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Jens Wissing

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Masaaki Higashiguchi 1 G 11 990 11 0 0 0 0 0
Shinnosuke Nakatani 4 D 11 990 11 0 1 0 1 0
Genta Miura 5 D 9 810 9 1 0 1 1 0
Ryo Hatsuse 6 D 10 804 10 1 0 0 1 0
Deniz Hummet 23 F 10 790 9 2 6 1 0 0

Avispa Fukuoka Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Shinya Tsukahara

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Teppei Oka 16 D 11 963 11 0 1 0 2 0
Yota Maejima 29 M 11 920 11 0 0 0 2 0
Tomoya Miki 11 M 9 752 9 0 1 1 0 1
Yu Hashimoto 47 D 11 739 7 4 2 1 0 0
Shintaro Nago 14 M 10 739 9 1 0 1 2 0
Japan FlagJ1 League Table
J. League 100 Year Vision League East
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Kashima Antlers 11 9 2 0 19:5 29
2 FC Tokyo 11 5 5 1 16:8 23
3 Machida Zelvia 11 5 4 2 14:15 22
4 Tokyo Verdy 11 4 3 4 14:15 18
5 K. Frontale 11 4 3 4 16:19 17
6 Mito Hollyhock 11 2 6 3 12:16 15
7 Urawa Reds 11 3 3 5 14:13 12
8 Kashiwa Reysol 11 3 1 7 14:16 11
9 Yokohama F.M. 11 3 0 8 14:20 9
10 JEF United 11 2 3 6 10:16 9
J. League 100 Year Vision League West
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Vissel Kobe 11 7 3 1 22:10 25
2 Gamba Osaka 11 3 6 2 15:14 19
3 Nagoya Grampus 11 4 4 3 18:15 18
4 Shimizu S-Pulse 11 3 6 2 13:10 17
5 Kyoto Sanga 11 4 3 4 15:14 17
6 Cerezo Osaka 11 4 3 4 11:10 17
7 Sanfrecce H. 11 4 2 5 15:14 16
8 F. Okayama 11 2 5 4 12:19 12
9 V-Varen Nagasaki 11 4 0 7 10:17 12
10 Avispa Fukuoka 11 2 4 5 10:18 12