Our Kochi United vs Gamba Osaka Prediction: 0-0
Kochi United vs Gamba Osaka in the Japan J-League Cup is scheduled for an 05:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday March 20, 2025. With both sides struggling in attack, a 0-0 draw seems like the most logical outcome in this closely contested matchup.
This Kochi United vs Gamba Osaka 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
Kochi United's Last Match – Kochi United vs Kagoshima United
Kochi United will be determined to find a winning touch after a 2-2 Japan J3-League draw against Kagoshima United on March 15. In that match, Kochi United had 38% possession and 7 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kochi United | 38% | 7 (5) | - | 50 |
Kagoshima United | 62% | 9 (4) | - | 80 |
Gamba Osaka's Last Match – Yokohama F-Marinos vs Gamba Osaka
Gamba Osaka must win to recover from their recent 0-2 Japan J-League defeat against Yokohama F-Marinos on March 16 and regain momentum. In that match, Gamba Osaka recorded 56% possession, attempting 18 shots on goal, with 11 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Yokohama F-Marinos | 44% | 7 (6) | 0.58 | 38 |
Gamba Osaka | 56% | 18 (11) | 1.83 | 111 |
Kochi United vs Gamba Osaka Stats
Key Stats
| Kochi United | Gamba Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Attacking Strength | 0.83 |
| 0 | Defence Strength | 0.98 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Kochi United are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Gamba Osaka average 1.4 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Kochi United 10-9
Gamba Osaka 14-15
What are the odds for this match?
Kochi United to win: @15
Draw: @5.5
Gamba Osaka to win: @1.181