Our Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Gamba Osaka Prediction: 1-1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Gamba Osaka in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 10:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 16, 2025. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
This Sanfrecce Hiroshima 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
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Last Match – Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shimizu S-Pulse
Sanfrecce Hiroshima will look to build on their last result following a 0-0 Japan J-League stalemate against Shimizu S-Pulse on August 10. In that match, Sanfrecce Hiroshima recorded 42% possession, firing 10 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 42% | 10 (3) | 1.45 | 45 |
 Shimizu S-Pulse | 58% | 10 (3) | 1.1 | 45 |
Gamba Osaka's Last Match – Gamba Osaka vs Fagiano Okayama
Gamba Osaka will hope to recover from their recent 0-3 Japan J-League setback against Fagiano Okayama on August 10. In that match, Gamba Osaka recorded 75% possession, attempting 5 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gamba Osaka | 75% | 5 (1) | 1.44 | 73 |
 Fagiano Okayama | 25% | 5 (5) | 0.82 | 31 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Gamba Osaka Stats
Key Stats
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | Gamba Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.77 | Attacking Strength | 1.01 |
| 0.91 | Defence Strength | 1.23 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sanfrecce Hiroshima are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Gamba Osaka average 1.3 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 20-7
Gamba Osaka 13-15
What are the odds for this match?
Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win: @1.7
Draw: @3.75
Gamba Osaka to win: @4.75
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.95
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