Shimizu S-pulse vs Gamba Osaka Prediction

Shimizu S-pulse host Gamba Osaka on 17 October 2026 at 07:00 in the J1 League. Shimizu won promotion as J2 League champions in 2024 and have settled into the top flight with conviction. Under manager Takayuki Yoshida, the side has built momentum: five wins in their last six matches, one loss, and a goal difference of 10:5. A 1–2 defeat to Yokohama F Marinos was their only recent stumble, though they scored first through Tomoya Fujiya in the opening minute. Before that loss, Shimizu beat Avispa Fukuoka 1–0, JEF United Ichihara Chiba 2–1, and Zweigen Kanazawa 2–0, demonstrating their ability to grind out results against strong opponents.

Form and H2H

Shimizu's home record over their last ten matches reads four wins, three draws, and three losses, averaging 1.20 goals for and 1.11 against. Gamba Osaka arrive as the away side with three wins, three draws, and four losses from their last ten, scoring 1.52 goals per game and conceding 1.41. The head-to-head record between these clubs stretches back to 2014 and heavily favours Gamba: they won four of six meetings, including a 5–2 victory at home and consecutive wins in 2014. Shimizu's sole win came in April 2014. However, recent form and home advantage weigh in Shimizu's favour for this fixture.

Best bet

Back Shimizu S-pulse to win. The hosts have momentum, a settled squad, and the platform of their own ground. At 1xBet, a home win trades at 2.3. At 1Win, the same pick sits at 2.26.

Odds to watch

The draw is available at 3.42 on 1xBet and 3.37 on 1Win. A Gamba Osaka away win is priced 3.12 at 1xBet and 3.06 at 1Win. Shimizu's profit trend on home wins stands at 5.65 units, suggesting backing the favourite has paid over time.