J1 League Betting Preview: Gamba Osaka vs Avispa Fukuoka
Gamba Osaka welcome Avispa Fukuoka to Panasonic Stadium Suita, with kick-off set for 03:00 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.
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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Gamba To Win @ -123
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Corners Prediction
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
Gamba
Total
8.80
4.40
4.40
Home
7.90
5.20
2.70
Away
9.20
3.90
5.30
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
Total Corners
Gamba Corners
Avispa Corners
Most Corners
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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 1×2 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 1×2 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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Panasonic Stadium Suita
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.
Gamba Osaka Home Stats
4-4-2
3.40
1.80
1.60
6
4
6
4
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
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
18 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
20 Mar
J1 League
Avispa Fukuoka
16-15
Gamba Osaka
Previous Avispa Fukuoka Lineups
19 Apr
J1 League
Nagoya Grampus
7-6
Avispa Fukuoka
10 Apr
J1 League
Avispa Fukuoka
1-0
V-Varen Nagasaki
04 Apr
J1 League
Sanfrecce H.
0-1
Avispa Fukuoka
20 Mar
J1 League
Avispa Fukuoka
16-15
Gamba Osaka
18 Mar
J1 League
Avispa Fukuoka
5-6
Shimizu S-Pulse
14 Mar
J1 League
V-Varen Nagasaki
1-0
Avispa Fukuoka
Expert Analysis by Riku Yamada
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