Japan · J1 League · Matchweek 310:00

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Saturday, 22 August 2026

Gamba OsakaDWDLL

Toyota Stadium · Referee Koki Nagamine, Japan · Analysis updated 11:06 UTC

Nagoya Grampus vs Gamba Osaka Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.25 expected goals for Nagoya Grampus and 2.00 for Gamba Osaka, a combined total of 3.25. That distribution gives Gamba Osaka the largest share of the 1X2 market at 55%, with the draw at 22%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 63% for over 2.5 goals and 62% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 55% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Gamba Osaka win

54.8% probability

Low confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

1.25 – 2.00

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Nagoya Grampus home form

    3 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.

  • Gamba Osaka away threat

    Scored in 2 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Gamba Osaka to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 55%, against 24% / 22% / 55% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.25 goals for Nagoya Grampus and 2.00 for Gamba Osaka, a combined 3.25 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Nagoya Grampus win24%
Draw22%
Gamba Osaka win55%

Double chance 1X

45%

Double chance 12

78%

Double chance X2

76%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals84%
Over 2.5 goals63%
Over 3.5 goals41%
Both teams to score62%

Correct score

  • 1–19.7%
  • 1–29.7%
  • 0–17.8%
  • 0–27.8%
  • 1–36.5%

Recent form

Nagoya Grampus

  • 2026-10-25T05:00:00.000Z · H vs Yokohama F. Marinos · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-10-21T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Cerezo Osaka · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-10-17T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Kashiwa Reysol · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-14T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Fagiano Okayama · 3-3 (D)
  • 2026-10-11T07:00:00.000Z · A vs Kawasaki Frontale · 2-1 (W)

Gamba Osaka

  • 2026-10-09T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Kashima · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-03T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Kashiwa Reysol · 4-5 (L)
  • 2026-09-23T08:00:00.000Z · H vs Tokushima Vortis · 5-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-20T08:00:00.000Z · H vs Vissel Kobe · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-15T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Công An Nhân Dân · 4-1 (W)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

J1 League table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Machida Zelvia128312027
2Sanfrecce Hiroshima128221926
3Kashiwa Reysol12813625
4FC Tokyo117311324
5Vissel Kobe12723723
6Kashima12624420
7Kawasaki Frontale11542619
8Yokohama F. Marinos12462418
9Urawa11605-318
10Fagiano Okayama11515-116
11Nagoya Grampus12426-414
12Shimizu S-pulse12426-1014
13Cerezo Osaka11344-713
14V-varen Nagasaki11335-312
15Gamba Osaka12255-711
16Kyoto Sanga12246-810
17Mito Hollyhock11236-49
18Tokyo Verdy12156-128
19Avispa Fukuoka12219-87
20JEF United Chiba11137-126

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Gamba Osaka win, at 54.8%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 62% and over 2.5 goals at 63%.

A 55% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.