Our Gamba Osaka vs Albirex Niigata Prediction: 2-1
Gamba Osaka vs Albirex Niigata in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 08:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday September 27, 2025. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This Gamba Osaka vs Albirex Niigata prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Gamba Osaka's Last Match – Gamba Osaka vs Yokohama F-Marinos
Gamba Osaka will look to carry forward their winning form after a 3-1 Japan J-League success over Yokohama F-Marinos on September 23. In that match, Gamba Osaka recorded 53% possession, attempting 8 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gamba Osaka | 53% | 8 (7) | 1.84 | 61 |
 Yokohama F-Marinos | 47% | 9 (1) | 0.96 | 57 |
Albirex Niigata's Last Match – Albirex Niigata vs Nagoya Grampus
Determined to get back to winning ways, Albirex Niigata must win after their 0-0 Japan J-League draw against Nagoya Grampus on September 23. In that match, Albirex Niigata controlled 54% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Albirex Niigata | 54% | 7 (1) | 0.69 | 50 |
 Nagoya Grampus | 46% | 2 (0) | 0.15 | 26 |
Gamba Osaka vs Albirex Niigata Stats
Key Stats
| Gamba Osaka | Albirex Niigata | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | Attacking Strength | 0.74 |
| 0.92 | Defence Strength | 1.46 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 0.2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 0/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 0.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Gamba Osaka are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Albirex Niigata average 0.5 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Gamba Osaka 19-18
Albirex Niigata 5-15
What are the odds for this match?
Gamba Osaka to win: @1.7
Draw: @3.9
Albirex Niigata to win: @4.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85
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