Gamba Osaka vs Shimizu S-Pulse: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Gamba Osaka prepare to host Shimizu S-Pulse on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 07:00, this JAPAN: J-League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Gamba Osaka, currently 3rd in the standings with 6 points from 3 games, are close to the leaders with only 2 points separating them. They've earned 1 points from 1 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 1 win and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Shimizu S-Pulse, sitting 7th with 4 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 1 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Gamba Osaka and Shimizu S-Pulse have favored Gamba Osaka, ending in a 0-0 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Fagiano Okayama, Gamba Osaka recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a standard formation. Their starting XI featured Higashiguchi, Hatsuse, Nakatani, Miura, Handa, Mito, Suzuki, Meshino, Jebali, Yamashita, Hummet. The setup focused on maintaining balance across the pitch.

Shimizu S-Pulse's last outing came against Vissel Kobe, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a standard system. Their starting XI featured Oki, Yoshida, Honda, Sumiyoshi, Hidaka, Bueno, Chiba, Kozuka , Capixaba, Oh, Kitagawa. The setup focused on maintaining balance across the pitch.

Looking ahead, Gamba Osaka are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Gamba Osaka and Shimizu S-Pulse are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Gamba Osaka's fixtures have averaged 1.3 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 33% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Shimizu S-Pulse's games average 1.5 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 33% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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