Our Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Gamba Osaka Prediction: 1-1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Gamba Osaka in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 06:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 14, 2026. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
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 – Cerezo Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Determined to maintain their recent success, Sanfrecce Hiroshima must win following their 2-1 Japan J-League victory against Cerezo Osaka on February 22. In that match, Sanfrecce Hiroshima had 48% possession and 9 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cerezo Osaka | 52% | 6 (1) | 0.93 | 42 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 48% | 9 (4) | 1.03 | 63 |
Gamba Osaka's Last Match – Fagiano Okayama vs Gamba Osaka
Gamba Osaka will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-1 Japan J-League victory over Fagiano Okayama on February 22. In that match, Gamba Osaka recorded 54% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fagiano Okayama | 46% | 15 (8) | 2.4 | 65 |
Gamba Osaka | 54% | 8 (8) | 0.64 | 24 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Gamba Osaka Stats
Key Stats
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | Gamba Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.82 | Attacking Strength | 1.05 |
| 0.61 | Defence Strength | 0.97 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sanfrecce Hiroshima are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Gamba Osaka average 1.7 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.



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