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The J1 League is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Gamba Osaka take on Yokohama FC in an important clash at Nebatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium on Saturday.
Preview Yokohama vs Gamba Osaka
Yokohama FC is currently 17th in the J.League standings and has not been at its best so far this season. The hosts were narrowly beaten 2-1 by Kyoto Sanga in their previous match and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Gamba Osaka, on the other hand, is 14th in the league table at the moment and has struggled with inconsistency over the course of their career. The visitors outclassed Kashima Antlers with a decisive 2-1 victory last week and will be looking for a similar result in this match.
Yokohama vs Gamba Osaka head to head and key numbers
- Gamba Osaka has an excellent record against Yokohama FC, winning five out of the 11 matches played by the two teams, in contrast to Yokohama’s paltry win.
- After a three-match winning streak against Yokohama FC in the J. Super League, Gamba Osaka are winless in their last two such matches in the competition.
- Yokohama have conceded 37 goals in their 18 J. League appearances so far this season – only Shonan Bellmare has a worse defensive record in the competition at the moment.
- Gamba Osaka have won their last four J.League matches and scored 10 goals during this period but conceded only one goal in each of these matches.
Yokohama vs Gamba Osaka predictions
Gamba Osaka have been a rising force in recent weeks and have been in fantastic goalscoring form this month. The far side have an attacking side at their disposal and will be looking to make their mark in this fixture.
Yokohama FC have been in poor form this season and are in desperate need of a shot in the arm. Gamba Osaka is the better team at the moment and should be able to win this match.
prediction: Yokohama 1-2 Gamba Osaka
Betting tips for the Yokohama vs Gamba Osaka match
IP 1: Result – Gamba Osaka
Tip 2: A game with more than 2.5 goals – yes
Tip 3: Yokohama scores first – yes
Tip 4: Issam El Gebaly scores – yes
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