Our Mito Hollyhock vs Gamba Osaka Prediction: 1-0
Mito Hollyhock vs Gamba Osaka in the Japan J-League Cup is scheduled for an 10:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday April 16, 2025. We predict a narrow 1-0 victory for Mito Hollyhock, as their solid defense should be enough to keep Gamba Osaka at bay.
This Mito Hollyhock 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
Mito Hollyhock's Last Match – Mito Hollyhock vs Consadole Sapporo
Determined to maintain their recent success, Mito Hollyhock must win following their 3-1 Japan J2-League victory against Consadole Sapporo on April 12. In that match, Mito Hollyhock controlled 51% of possession and managed 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mito Hollyhock | 51% | 0 (7) | - | 55 |
 Consadole Sapporo | 49% | 0 (1) | - | 29 |
Gamba Osaka's Last Match – Gamba Osaka vs Nagoya Grampus
Gamba Osaka must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-0 Japan J-League victory over Nagoya Grampus in their last outing. In that match, Gamba Osaka recorded 65% possession, firing 14 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gamba Osaka | 65% | 14 (6) | 2.69 | 69 |
 Nagoya Grampus | 35% | 1 (0) | 0.06 | 20 |
Mito Hollyhock vs Gamba Osaka Stats
Key Stats
| Mito Hollyhock | Gamba Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | Attacking Strength | 0.82 |
| 0 | Defence Strength | 0.98 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Mito Hollyhock are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Gamba Osaka average 1.1 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.