Shimizu S-Pulse vs Gamba Osaka Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 May 2026

J1 League Betting Preview: Shimizu S-Pulse vs Gamba Osaka

Shimizu S-Pulse go head-to-head with Gamba Osaka at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, with kick-off set for 04:00 on Sunday 24 May.

Shimizu S-Pulse look like the value bet on the Asian Handicap against Gamba Osaka. You can get the home team at +0.5 at -204 which means a return if they draw or win, with both outcomes possible here.

Shimizu S-Pulse have enjoyed two J1 League home wins in a row. They were defeated in their last league game when losing 2-0 on the road against Fagiano Okayama. S-Pa boasted 57% possession and recorded two shots on target.

Gamba Osaka have been defeated in back-to-back J1 League games. They were recently beaten at home to Sanfrecce Hiroshima by a 1-0 scoreline at Panasonic Stadium Suita. Jens Wissing's men were 53% in the possession stakes and recorded six shots on goal.

In the latest outing, Gamba were 1-0 winners when facing Al-Nassr away in the AFC Cup.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Gamba haven’t lost any of the past three games against S-Pulse, with the last encounter seeing them land a penalty shootout win (2-2 AET) at Panasonic Stadium Suita. The previous 10 H2H games have ended in four Gamba victories, four draws and two S-Pulse wins.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Gamba Osaka	17	4	8	5	24	21	3	24:21	25
7	Shimizu S-Pulse	17	4	8	5	18	19	-1	18:19	24

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S-Pulse have 5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.5 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 6.9 attempts. Takayuki Yoshida's team have averaged 49.5% possession and 4.1 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 2.4 goals from 3.5 shots on goal, 7.9 attempts and 3.9 corners.

Top goalscorer Se-Hun Oh has found the net 5 times, Yudai Shimamoto 3, with Matheus Bueno and two other players on 1. The top assist makers are Kai Matsuzaki, Yutaka Yoshida and Kengo Kitazume, all of whom have 1 on the board.

Gamba have 4 victories and 6 defeats, with an average of 5.4 shots on goal, 9.6 attempts and 4.3 goals. The Suita side average 52.9% possession, 4.1 corners awarded and 3.7 corners against, while 3.9 goals have been conceded from 8.5 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal.

Harumi Minamino and Deniz Hummet have scored 4 goals, followed by Rin Mito with 1. Ryo Hatsuse and Ryoya Yamashita have had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Shimizu S-Pulse vs Gamba Osaka Prediction & Betting Tips

This expert Shimizu S-Pulse vs Gamba Osaka betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick, corners analysis and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

There’s a strong case for backing Shimizu S-Pulse on the Asian Handicap in this J1 League match. Landing odds of -204 looks value when it comes to the home team with a +0.5 goal start.

Team news is very useful and our football tipsters are keen to identify the players who are doubtful with injury. You’ll also find us studying the form guide, with lots of J1 League data available which provides a clear picture from the stats.

Key Shimizu S-Pulse vs Gamba Osaka league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Shimizu S-Pulse in 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Shimizu S-Pulse in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Shimizu S-Pulse in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Gamba in 6 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Gamba in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Gamba in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Shimizu S-Pulse in 2 consecutive games against Gamba.

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 67.1% prospect of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 70-75%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

S-Pulse Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -204 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

S-Pulse 1 - 1 Gamba

Our prediction is a 1-1 draw which is available at odds of +440. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Corners Prediction

S-Pulse Under 4.5 Corners -106

In their past five home matches, Shimizu S-Pulse have not covered the 4.5 corners line, while the last two Gamba Osaka games have involved them conceding under 4.5 corners. We can use these stats to our advantage, with odds of -106 that S-Pulse fall short when it comes to the Team Corners line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

S-Pulse

Total

8.00 4.10 3.90

Home

9.30 4.80 4.50

Away

8.60 4.60 4.00

Gamba

Total

7.80 4.10 3.70

Home

8.20 5.30 2.90

Away

9.60 3.80 5.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-141

Under 9.5

-102

S-Pulse Corners

Over 4.5

-133

Under 4.5

-106

Gamba Corners

Over 4.5

-137

Under 4.5

-104

Most Corners

1

-102

X

+575

2

-105

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Shimizu S-Pulse 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.

You can secure betting odds of +150 when it comes to Gamba Osaka claiming a J1 League win and the bookmakers have Shimizu S-Pulse on offer at +165. For those wishing to back the draw, it’s available at +230.

You can take advantage of the Draw No Bet market if you want a less-risky option. Going down this route means you can back Gamba at -127 or instead go for S-Pulse at -112.

Over and Under 2.5 Goals are both available at -119, meaning that it’s a 50-50 outcome according to the market. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -152.

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Full-Time Result

1

+165

X

+230

2

+150

Half-Time Result

1

+220

X

+123

2

+205

Double Chance

1X

-222

12

-370

X2

-244

Draw No Bet

1

-112

2

-127

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-204

2 Hcp -0.5

+140

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-119

Over 2.5

-119

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-152

No

+107

Stats: J1 League matches only
Shimizu S-Pulse haven’t tasted victory at IAI Stadium Nihondaira in the previous four matches. S-Pa have four draws, four losses and two victories in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

Gamba Osaka have not triumphed in six straight away matches. Jens Wissing's men have five draws, three losses and two victories in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

When previously meeting at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, S-Pulse and Gamba played out a 0-0 draw. In the past 3 H2H meetings at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, there have been two draws and a win for Gamba.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Shimizu S-Pulse Home Stats		2-4-4	2.60	1.10	1.50	4	6	8	2
Gamba Osaka Away Stats		2-5-3	2.30	1.10	1.20	4	6	6	4

• 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

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Shimizu S-Pulse vs Gamba Osaka Lineups & Team News

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