Gamba Osaka vs Kyoto Sanga Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Apr 2025
Can Sanga Make it a Close Game?
Kyoto Sanga +0.25 look like a spot of value on the Asian Handicap. This involves halving our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a victory against Gamba Osaka the aim at betting odds of -118.
2-2 Draw When Teams Last Met
Gamba Osaka suffered a defeat in their last game. A 3-0 scoreline occurred away from home at Ajinomoto Stadium against FC Tokyo. Dani Poyatos' men enjoyed 60% possession and managed two shots on target.
Kyoto Sanga beat Yokohama FC in their previous game, making it back-to-back wins. It was a 2-1 home victory at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA. The Purple recorded 45% possession and had four shots on goal, while Taichi Hara and Masaya Okugawa found the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Gamba boast an unbeaten record in the past three games against Sanga, with the last clash ending 2-2 at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA. The 6 most recent H2H meetings have involved four draws, while Gamba and Sanga have both won once.
J1 League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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1 | ![]() |
28 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 52 | 30 | 22 | 52:30 | 54 |
9 | ![]() |
29 | 12 | 4 | 13 | 38 | 44 | -6 | 38:44 | 40 |
Gamba have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts. The Suita outfit have averaged 53.4% possession and 5.0 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.3 goals from 3.9 shots on goal, 7.9 attempts and 4.0 corners.
Top goalscorer is Issam Jebali on 4 goals, while Ryoya Yamashita has bagged 3 and Takashi Usami 1. The leading assistor is Juan with 3.
Kyoto Sanga – Last 10 League GamesSanga have won 7, lost 2 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.6 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 7.5 attempts. Kwi-Jea Cho's side have averaged 47.5% possession, 5.0 corners awarded and 4.3 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 8.9 attempts.
Rafael Elias has top scored with 7 goals, while Masaya Okugawa and Sota Kawasaki are next on 4 and 2. Look no further than Taichi Hara for the top assist maker (5) in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Gamba Osaka confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jun Ichimori (GK), Riku Handa, Shinnosuke Nakatani, Shota Fukuoka, Keisuke Kurokawa, Makoto Mitsuta, Tokuma Suzuki, Ryoya Yamashita, Takashi Usami, Ryotaro Meshino, Deniz Hummet.
Kyoto Sanga confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Gakuji Ota (GK), Hidehiro Sugai, Yuta Miyamoto, Yoshinori Suzuki, Kyo Sato, Sota Kawasaki, Shimpei Fukuoka, Takuji Yonemoto, Taichi Hara, Rafael Elias, Temma Matsuda.
Gamba Osaka vs Kyoto Sanga Prediction & Betting Tips
Kyoto Sanga +0.25 on the Asian Handicap looks like a sensible play at a price of -118. They should be able to swerve a loss in this J1 League game and we’re confident that the away team can land a victory.
The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest injuries and suspensions and the form guide also informs our football picks. This data is combined with the latest stats.
Key Gamba Osaka vs Kyoto Sanga league stats:
Sanga +0.25 Probability
When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 54.1% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
Sanga are available at +700 when it comes to them winning 1-0. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.
Corners Prediction
The 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in six straight Gamba Osaka matches, with four of the past five Kyoto Sanga games having the same outcome. There’s the opportunity to go under the Total Corners line and we’re expecting this to happen, with odds of -150 on offer.






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Gamba Osaka vs Kyoto Sanga Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Betting Sites Think the Game Could Go Either Way
For this J1 League match, the leading bookies’ betting odds mean Gamba Osaka are the +120 favourite to win and that means a 45% chance of winning. Kyoto Sanga are the outsiders at +205 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.
A tight game could be on the cards and that is reflected in the short odds about Under 2.5 Goals being scored.
If you fancy Gamba Osaka but want money back if this J1 League match is a draw, then you can get -172. You can bet on Kyoto Sanga at +117 on the Draw No Bet market.









- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 5.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 5.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 53.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 47.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Gamba Osaka this season are Issam Jebali (4), Ryoya Yamashita (3), Shu Kurata (2)
- Top Assistors for Gamba Osaka this season are Juan (3), Issam Jebali (2), Jun Ichimori (1)
Gamba Osaka vs Kyoto Sanga Lineups & Team News
You’ve found the right place for Gamba vs Sanga team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.
We’ve got details of the J1 League squads so that you know every player on the roster.
Gamba Osaka Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Kyoto Sanga Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Gamba Osaka Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Kyoto Sanga Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Gamba Osaka Substitutes
- 1Masaaki Higashiguchi
- 5Genta Miura
- 10Shu Kurata
- 11Issam Jebali
- 15Takeru Kishimoto
- 33Shinya Nakano
- 38Gaku Nawata
- 40Shoji Toyama
- 47Juan
Kyoto Sanga Substitutes
- 1Sung-Yun Gu
- 2Shinnosuke Fukuda
- 4Patrick
- 6Joao Pedro
- 15Kodai Nagata
- 29Masaya Okugawa
- 31Sora Hiraga
- 39Taiki Hirato
- 77Murilo
Previous Gamba Osaka Lineups
Previous Kyoto Sanga Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Kyoto Sanga | 28 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 52:30 | 54 |
2 | Kashiwa Reysol | 28 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 42:28 | 53 |
3 | Vissel Kobe | 29 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 37:26 | 53 |
4 | Kashima Antlers | 28 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 41:27 | 52 |
5 | Machida Zelvia | 29 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 45:31 | 50 |
6 | Sanfrecce H. | 29 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 34:20 | 50 |
7 | Urawa Reds | 28 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 39:30 | 47 |
8 | K. Frontale | 28 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 50:38 | 45 |
9 | Gamba Osaka | 29 | 12 | 4 | 13 | 38:44 | 40 |
10 | Cerezo Osaka | 28 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 42:39 | 39 |
11 | F. Okayama | 28 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 26:28 | 39 |
12 | Avispa Fukuoka | 28 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 28:28 | 37 |
13 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 28 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 31:36 | 33 |
14 | Tokyo Verdy | 28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 16:28 | 32 |
15 | FC Tokyo | 28 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 30:42 | 31 |
16 | Nagoya Grampus | 28 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 34:42 | 29 |
17 | Yokohama F.M. | 28 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 26:35 | 25 |
18 | Shonan Bellmare | 28 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 26:47 | 25 |
19 | Yokohama | 28 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 18:35 | 23 |
20 | Albirex Niigata | 28 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27:48 | 20 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Urawa Reds | 15 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 23:11 | 35 |
2 | Kashima Antlers | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 24:13 | 30 |
3 | Kashiwa Reysol | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 22:15 | 28 |
4 | Kyoto Sanga | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 24:10 | 27 |
5 | Cerezo Osaka | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 22:15 | 26 |
6 | Vissel Kobe | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 18:11 | 26 |
7 | K. Frontale | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 30:21 | 25 |
8 | Gamba Osaka | 13 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 20:16 | 24 |
9 | F. Okayama | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 16:12 | 24 |
10 | Sanfrecce H. | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 13:11 | 23 |
11 | Machida Zelvia | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 21:15 | 22 |
12 | Nagoya Grampus | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 21:17 | 20 |
13 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 20:18 | 20 |
14 | Avispa Fukuoka | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 14:13 | 19 |
15 | Tokyo Verdy | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 10:15 | 19 |
16 | FC Tokyo | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 15:21 | 18 |
17 | Yokohama | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 9:17 | 15 |
18 | Shonan Bellmare | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 18:21 | 14 |
19 | Yokohama F.M. | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 13:17 | 14 |
20 | Albirex Niigata | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 16:24 | 12 |

















