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Gamba Osaka vs Verdy

Japan Japan

J1 League 2026 Panasonic Stadium Suita, Suita
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Match Events

42' Event
Sasaki S.
46'
Sub
Sasaki S. In: Miura G.
Out: Sasaki S.
47' Event
Fukuda Y.
Assist: Hirakawa R.

AI Match Summary

Neither side could be separated in this J1 League 2026 tie, finishing 1-1. Extra time or penalties follow.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

44%
Gamba Osaka
20%
Draws
36%
Verdy
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Gamba Osaka

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

44% / Low Confidence
  • Verdy haven't matched Gamba Osaka's recent run of results.
  • 44% — that's where the model lands on Gamba Osaka taking it.
  • Gamba Osaka have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Gamba Osaka, who have won 1 of the last 5 encounters.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 75.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 31.6%
Gamba Osaka Clean Sheet 68%
Verdy Clean Sheet 12%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Gamba Osaka Verdy
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 14 11
Draws 4 5
Losses 11 13
Goals Scored 1.83 1.07
Goals Conceded 1.17 1.48
Expected Goals (xG) 1.19 1.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jun 6, 2026 J1 League
Verdy vs Gamba Osaka
2:4
May 30, 2026 J1 League
Gamba Osaka vs Verdy
1:1
Dec 6, 2025 J1 League
Gamba Osaka vs Verdy
4:1
Mar 2, 2025 J1 League
Verdy vs Gamba Osaka
0:1
Sep 28, 2024 J1 League
Gamba Osaka vs Verdy
1:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Gamba Osaka Compare

Top Goalscorer Sasaki S.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.92
Avg xA / game 0.59

Verdy Compare

Top Goalscorer Fukuda Y.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.03
Avg xA / game 0.63

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Gamba Osaka 86 / 100
Verdy 11 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Gamba Osaka Verdy

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Gamba Osaka Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Games between these two average 3.20 goals.

Gamba Osaka found the back of the net in 72% of recent matches (29 games).

Verdy's defensive record shows goals conceded in 72% of 29 matches.

Solid form: Gamba Osaka remains unbeaten in 2 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Gamba Osaka VS Verdy
1.25 Goals Scored 0.88
1.38 Goals Conceded 1.13
88% Over 1.5 63%
38% Over 2.5 25%
38% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Gamba Osaka

(Home)
23 Sept
Gamba Osaka
5 : 0
Tokushima
20 Sept
Gamba Osaka
0 : 1
Vissel Kobe
15 Sept
Gamba Osaka
4 : 1
Cong An Ha Noi
12 Sept
Gamba Osaka
0 : 2
FC Tokyo
06 Sept
Chiba
2 : 0
Gamba Osaka
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Verdy

(Away)
19 Sept
Urawa Reds
3 : 1
Verdy
13 Sept
Verdy
1 : 1
Chiba
09 Sept
Reilac Shiga
0 : 1
Verdy
06 Sept
Cerezo Osaka
0 : 0
Verdy
02 Sept
Verdy
0 : 2
Vissel Kobe
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

3rd place
Cerezo Osaka 5
FC Tokyo 3
Nagoya Grampus 3
Machida Zelvia 4
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 3
Kawasaki Frontale 1
Gamba Osaka 5
Verdy 3
Okayama 3
Urawa Reds 1
Shimizu S-Pulse 1
Yokohama F. Marinos 4
Kyoto 3
Kashiwa Reysol 6
V-Varen Nagasaki 2
Mito 0
Avispa Fukuoka 4
Chiba 3