J1 League
Gamba Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 - 10:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Panasonic Stadium Suita
Gamba Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction & Stats - J1 League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Gamba Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima carries real history into this round of the J1 League.
The two sides meet on 29/08 (Saturday) at Panasonic Stadium Suita, 10:00 (UK time).
Read the Gamba Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Gamba Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Gamba Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 28-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Sanfrecce Hiroshima the side to beat, with roughly 18% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all J1 League odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Gamba Osaka Preview
Gamba Osaka reach this fixture 3 match into their J1 League. Here is where Gamba Osaka stand:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
1.33 points per game
6 scored, at 2 a game
7 conceded, at 2.33 a game
Gamba Osaka, season-wide
2 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Shinnosuke Nakatani, 1 goals
Most assists: Ryoya Yamashita, 2 assists
Recent results — Gamba Osaka
22/08/2026 06:00
15/08/2026 05:00
11/08/2026 06:30
07/08/2026 06:30
06/12/2025 00:00
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: how they are travelling
Sanfrecce Hiroshima come in 3 matches into their J1 League.
Here is what Sanfrecce Hiroshima have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost
2.33 points per game
8 scored, at 2.67 a game
2 conceded, at 0.67 a game
Sanfrecce Hiroshima, season-wide
2 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Akito Suzuki, 3 goals
Most assists: Hayao Kawabe, 1 assists
Recent results — Sanfrecce Hiroshima
22/08/2026 06:15
15/08/2026 06:00
08/08/2026 06:15
11/03/2026 06:00
04/03/2026 07:15
The head-to-head favours Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Sanfrecce Hiroshima have generally come out ahead of Gamba Osaka in their recent meetings.
From 35 match(es):
Sanfrecce Hiroshima: 15 win(s)
Gamba Osaka: 13 win(s)
Drawn: 7
That trend is worth factoring into the Gamba Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima prediction.
Form comparison Gamba Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Gamba Osaka
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
|
1.33 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 4.33 | 7 | 3 |
| Scored | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2.33 | 3 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.74 | 1.48 |
|
xGA
|
2.04 | 1.98 | 2.07 |
Away Team
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
W
|
2.33 |
| Home |
D
W
|
2 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 2.5 | 5 |
| Scored | 2.67 | 2 | 4 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.34 | 2.15 | 2.72 |
|
xGA
|
1.07 | 1.35 | 0.52 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals
If you’re expecting lots of goals in Gamba Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima, you might want to reconsider.
Neither side has shown enough attacking quality to upset their opponent’s defense consistently, which is why we predict this match to stay under 2.5 goals.
👉 Prediction: Double Chance - X2
Our analysis suggests there is little separating Gamba Osaka and Sanfrecce Hiroshima in terms of overall quality. However, with the security of the Double Chance market, where a win or a draw is enough to land the bet, we see great value in backing Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
With odds of 1.18, there’s solid potential for an upset, especially considering Gamba Osaka’s recent struggles and Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s form.
Fixture information - Gamba Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Match: Gamba Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Competition: J1 League
Date: Saturday, 29/08/2026
Kick-off: 10:00 (UK time)
Venue: Panasonic Stadium Suita
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Stats
The statistics for Gamba Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
6
League: 3.2
Both Teams to Score
100%
League: 63%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 77%
Over 2.5+
100%
League: 63%
Cards
1
League: 2.37
Corners
16
League: 8.93
Home Team
Gamba Osaka
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
|
1.33 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 4.33 | 7 | 3 |
| Scored | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2.33 | 3 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.74 | 1.48 |
|
xGA
|
2.04 | 1.98 | 2.07 |
Away Team
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
W
|
2.33 |
| Home |
D
W
|
2 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 2.5 | 5 |
| Scored | 2.67 | 2 | 4 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.34 | 2.15 | 2.72 |
|
xGA
|
1.07 | 1.35 | 0.52 |
Corners
12 / Match
+71% Corners / Match
Gamba Osaka received +71% more corners than Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J1 League
7 / Match
Nagoya Grampus
(3)
Mito Hollyhock
(9)
Urawa Reds
(5)(3)
Kawasaki Frontale
(11)
Urawa Reds
(3)
JEF United
Cards
1.33 / Match
+0% Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
1.33 / Match
Nagoya Grampus
(2)
Mito Hollyhock
(0)
Urawa Reds
(0)(2)
Kawasaki Frontale
(1)
Urawa Reds
(1)
JEF United
Goals Scored
2 / Match
+34%
Sanfrecce Hiroshima is +34% better in terms of goals scored
2.67 / Match
Nagoya Grampus
(1)
Mito Hollyhock
(1)
Urawa Reds
(4)(1)
Kawasaki Frontale
(4)
Urawa Reds
(3)
JEF United
Goals Conceded
2.33 / Match
+71%
Gamba Osaka condeded +71% more goals than Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0.67 / Match
Nagoya Grampus
(3)
Mito Hollyhock
(1)
Urawa Reds
(3)(1)
Kawasaki Frontale
(1)
Urawa Reds
(0)
JEF United
J1 League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Machida Zelvia
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
Kashiwa Reysol
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 3 |
| 3 |
Kashima Antlers
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
| 4 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 5 |
Yokohama F. Marinos
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 6 |
Cerezo Osaka
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 6 | 2 |
| 7 |
Mito Hollyhock
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 8 |
Fagiano Okayama
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 9 |
Vissel Kobe
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 10 |
Gamba Osaka
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 11 |
Tokyo
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 12 |
Avispa Fukuoka
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 13 |
Kawasaki Frontale
|
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 14 |
Nagoya Grampus
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 15 |
Shimizu S-Pulse
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 3 | 1 |
| 16 |
V-Varen Nagasaki
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 3 | 1 |
| 17 |
Tokyo Verdy
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 18 |
Kyoto Sanga
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 19 |
Urawa Reds
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 11 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 |
JEF United
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | -9 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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