Avispa Fukuoka vs Gamba Osaka – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
3:2 penalties
21/03/2026 at 01:30 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • J1 League - Round 8
  • Where to Watch on TV:
brazilBrazilCanal GOAT
chinaChinaK-Ball
japanJapanDAZN Japan

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
2.511.44
Ball possession
49%51%
Total shots
206
Shots on target
74
Big chances
33
Corner kicks
41
Passes
67% (257/381)76% (307/402)
Yellow cards
11
Expected goals (xG)
2.511.44
xG on target (xGOT)
2.361.85
Total shots
206
Shots on target
74
Shots off target
92
Blocked shots
40
Shots inside the box
132
Shots outside the box
74
Hit the woodwork
00
Big chances
33
Corner kicks
41
Touches in opposition box
304
Accurate through passes
01
Offsides
33
Free kicks
1415
Passes
67% (257/381)76% (307/402)
Long passes
28% (16/57)32% (18/57)
Passes in final third
55% (72/132)48% (31/65)
Crosses
33% (4/12)0% (0/2)
Expected assists (xA)
0.820.40
Throw ins
3022
Fouls
1514
Tackles
85% (17/20)57% (8/14)
Duels won
6445
Clearances
1232
Interceptions
87
Errors leading to shot
10
Errors leading to goal
10
Goalkeeper saves
25
xGOT faced
1.852.36
Goals prevented
-0.151.36

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 2)
  • 11', 0 - 1, Hummet D. , Jebali I. (A),
  • 22', 1 - 1, Higashiguchi M. (Own goal),
  • 42', 1 - 2, Welton ,
  • 2nd Half (1 - 0)
  • 46', Zahedi S. , Ben Khalifa N. ,
  • 46', Welton , Meshino R. ,
  • 46', Hatsuse R. , Kishimoto T. ,
  • 56', Shigemi M. , Fujimoto K. ,
  • 59', Yamashita R. , Kurata S. ,
  • 60', Abe S. , Mito R. ,
  • 63', Yamawaki K. , Hashimoto Y. ,
  • 63', Nago S. , Sani Brown A. ,
  • 72', Maeda K. 🟨,
  • 81', Miki T. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 83', Maeda K. , Kitajima Y. ,
  • 90+1', Meshino R. 🟨,
  • 90+2', 2 - 2, Tsujioka Y. , Ben Khalifa N. (A),
  • Penalties (14 - 13)
  • 1, Ben Khalifa N. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 1, Hummet D. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 2, Kitajima Y. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 2, Kurata S. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 3, Tsujioka Y. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 3, Handa R. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 4, Oka T. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 4, Jebali I. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 5, Miki T. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 5, Meshino R. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 6, Maejima Y. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 6, Suzuki T. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 7, Tashiro M. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 7, Miura G. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 8, Hashimoto Y. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 8, Kishimoto T. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 9, Fujimoto K. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 9, Nakatani S. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 10, Obata Y. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 10, Mito R. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 11, Sani Brown A. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 11, Higashiguchi M. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 12, Ben Khalifa N. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 12, Hummet D. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 13, Kitajima Y. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 13, Kurata S. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 14, Tsujioka Y. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 14, Handa R. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 15, Oka T. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 15, Jebali I. (Penalty Awarded),

Highlights

Chances of winning


Avispa Fukuoka
24.1%
Draw
28.6%
Gamba Osaka
47.3%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
31% 29.9% 39.1%

Our Initial ML Estimation

31.6% 30.4% 38.4%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Avispa Fukuoka has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-6.9%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Avispa Fukuoka's form might have worsened.
  • Gamba Osaka has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+8.2%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Gamba Osaka's recent form is better than expected.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Avispa Fukuoka than the current prediction. (+7.5%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Avispa Fukuoka, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Gamba Osaka than the current prediction. (-8.9%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Gamba Osaka, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Avispa Fukuoka - Gamba Osaka Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    3.84
    (3.05)
    3.28
    (3.16)
    2.01
    (2.42)
    6.4%
    (5.8%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.25
    What is the prediction for Avispa Fukuoka - Gamba Osaka?
  • Users Predictions: 6 users predict this event. Avispa Fukuoka will win (votes: 1 - 16.7%). Gamba Osaka will win (votes: 4 - 66.7%). It will Tie (votes: 1 - 16.7%).
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 2 Selected Experts predict this event. Avispa Fukuoka (votes: 1 - 50%). Gamba Osaka (votes: 1 - 50%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • DNB - Gamba Osaka (1.57) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 3 Selected Experts predict this event. Avispa Fukuoka (votes: 1 - 33.3%). Gamba Osaka (votes: 2 - 66.7%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 0:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • Let's watch a game between a leader and an outsider (ranked 10 in the zone Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 19th place) and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ J1 League (Play Offs: )).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Avispa Fukuoka won 3.
    • Avispa Fukuoka has been struggling in recent matches (last 5 games: 0 wins).
    • Gamba Osaka is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
    • Avispa Fukuoka may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • Gamba Osaka could have a small edge in this match.
    • There will not play in Gamba Osaka: Fukuoka S. (Injury) Ichimori J. (Injury) Nakano S. (Injury) Uenaka A. (Injury) Usami T. (Muscle Injury)
    • There are questionable in Gamba Osaka: Sasaki S. (Injury) Yokoi Y. (Knee Injury)
    • We predict that Gamba Osaka will win today's game, with odds of 2.24.
    • In the last 13 head-to-head matches, Avispa Fukuoka won 4 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 11:13. (average 0.8:1).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Avispa Fukuoka won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 3:5. (average 0.5:0.8).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Avispa Fukuoka - Gamba Osaka were as follows:
    30.11.2025 Avispa Fukuoka - Gamba Osaka 1:0
    22.02.2025 Gamba Osaka - Avispa Fukuoka 2:1
    24.08.2024 Gamba Osaka - Avispa Fukuoka 2:2
    03.05.2024 Avispa Fukuoka - Gamba Osaka 1:0
    11.11.2023 Gamba Osaka - Avispa Fukuoka 1:2
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