Sanfrecce Hiroshima v Gamba Osaka result
Team pages: Sanfrecce Hiroshima · Gamba Osaka · Head-to-head
The model’s pre-match pick
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Gamba Osaka — Sanfrecce Hiroshima won this J1 League match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Home win.
The result
Sanfrecce Hiroshima beat Gamba Osaka 1–0 at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima in the J1 League on Saturday 16 August. Sanfrecce Hiroshima are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions.
The goals
Sanfrecce Hiroshima led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Sota Nakamura (19’, assisted by T. Shiotani). Shuto Abe (60’) was sent off.
How it turned
Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s two key moments (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with Sota Nakamura’s goal on 19 minutes.
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1.72, Gamba Osaka 0.05, from 12 shots to 3 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
The bookings — Gamba Osaka: Ryoya Yamashita (11’), Issam Jebali (22’), G. Miura (38’) and K. Okunuki (90+4’).
What it changes
Sanfrecce Hiroshima have kept a clean sheet in their last four matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Sota Nakamura (Sanfrecce Hiroshima) 6.9, T. Shiotani (Sanfrecce Hiroshima) 4.9 and K. Osako (Sanfrecce Hiroshima) 3.2 led the match.
What the model said
The model’s free pick, Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win, landed — graded in the live track record like every other call.
Next up
Sanfrecce Hiroshima next travel to V-varen Nagasaki on 21 October 2026.
Gamba Osaka next travel to Avispa Fukuoka on 21 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Sanfrecce Hiroshima: V-varen Nagasaki v Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Wednesday 21 October — the preview. Next for Gamba Osaka: Avispa Fukuoka v Gamba Osaka, Wednesday 21 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Gamba Osaka · J1 League
- Venue: Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima · Hiroshima
- Referee: Takafumi Mikuriya, Japan
- Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 6): Sanfrecce Hiroshima 4 · draws 1 · Gamba Osaka 1 · 3.33 goals/game
- Recent form: Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2W 1D 2L · Gamba Osaka 3W 0D 2L
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Gamba Osaka (J1 League): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 246 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 10 August 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Sanfrecce Hiroshima for / against | Line | Gamba Osaka for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 0.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.5 for · 5.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6.5 for · 3.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 14.63 for · 11.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 15.13 for · 12.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 for · 3.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.75 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.25 for · 8.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 10 for · 9.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.63 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: Takafumi Mikuriya, Japan.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motoki Ohara n 6 | 18.8 | 5.6 | 1.6 | — |
| S. Koshimichi n 8 | 8.3 | 2.7 | 1.4 | — |
| Y. Nakajima n 8 | 39.9 | 2.5 | 1.4 | — |
| Ryo Germain n 8 | 81.1 | 2.1 | 0.8 | Issam Jebali |
| D. Suga n 8 | 31.5 | 2.1 | 1.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Koshimichi n 8 | 8.3 | 4.1 | 1.4 |
| Motoki Ohara n 6 | 18.8 | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| Kinoshita Kosuke n 8 | 53.3 | 2.3 | 1.9 |
| M. Kato n 8 | 56.9 | 2 | 1.2 |
| D. Suga n 8 | 31.5 | 1.8 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinoshita Kosuke n 8 | 53.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| N. Arai n 8 | 57.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| S. Nakamura n 8 | 80 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| S. Higashi n 8 | 58.9 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Marcos Junior n 8 | 44.4 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| V. Germain n 8 | 20.8 | 3.3 |
| D. Suga n 8 | 31.5 | 3.2 |
| S. Tanaka n 8 | 77.4 | 3.1 |
| S. Sasaki n 8 | 87.8 | 2.9 |
| Y. Nakajima n 8 | 39.9 | 2.8 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| K. Osako n 8 | 90 | 2.4 |
Gamba Osaka
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Okunuki n 7 | 55.9 | 2.8 | 0.2 | — |
| Issam Jebali n 8 | 34.8 | 2.6 | 1 | Ryo Germain |
| T. Suzuki n 8 | 48.4 | 2.1 | 1.4 | — |
| Deniz Hümmet n 8 | 71.5 | 1.9 | 1.1 | — |
| Shuto Abe n 8 | 77.8 | 1.6 | 0.7 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issam Jebali n 8 | 34.8 | 2.9 | 1 |
| Deniz Hümmet n 8 | 71.5 | 2.5 | 1.7 |
| Takeru Kishimoto n 8 | 21 | 2.1 | 0.5 |
| Takashi Usami n 8 | 73.9 | 2 | 0.8 |
| S. Kurata n 8 | 38.9 | 2 | 1.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Kurata n 8 | 38.9 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Takashi Usami n 8 | 73.9 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Takeru Kishimoto n 8 | 21 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Issam Jebali n 8 | 34.8 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Deniz Hümmet n 8 | 71.5 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Shinya Nakano n 8 | 7.9 | 8.6 |
| Takeru Kishimoto n 8 | 21 | 4.8 |
| Rin Mito n 8 | 44 | 3.1 |
| K. Okunuki n 7 | 55.9 | 3 |
| R. Handa n 8 | 89.9 | 2.9 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Ichimori n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
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Match statistics & details
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | Gamba Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| 46% | Possession | 54% |
| 1.72 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.05 |
| 12 | Shots | 3 |
| 4 | Shots on target | 0 |
| 5 | Shots off target | 2 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 10 | Shots inside the box | 0 |
| 8 | Corners | 3 |
| 3 | Offsides | 2 |
| 15 | Fouls | 13 |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red cards | 1 |
| 0 | Saves | 3 |
| 344 | Passes | 421 |
| 81% | Pass accuracy | 81% |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Osako | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| T. Shiotani | 90 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 |
| H. Araki | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| S. Sasaki | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Shuto Nakano | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| H. Kawabe | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| S. Tanaka | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| S. Higashi | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.5 |
| S. Nakamura | 75 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Ryo Germain | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| N. Maeda | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Kinoshita Kosuke sub | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Y. Nakajima sub | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| V. Germain sub | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
Gamba Osaka player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Ichimori | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| R. Handa | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Shinnosuke Nakatani | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| T. Suzuki | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| M. Mitsuta | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| G. Miura | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.5 |
| Keisuke Kurokawa | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Issam Jebali | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.2 |
| Welton | 65 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Shuto Abe | 60 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R | 6 |
| Ryoya Yamashita | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.5 |
| Juan Alano sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| S. Fukuoka sub | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Takeru Kishimoto sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| K. Okunuki sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.7 |
| Deniz Hümmet sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Sanfrecce Hiroshima v Gamba Osaka — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-05-11 Gamba Osaka 0–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- 2024-12-08 Gamba Osaka 3–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- 2024-03-30 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–1 Gamba Osaka
- 2023-11-25 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 3–0 Gamba Osaka
- 2023-03-12 Gamba Osaka 1–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima
- 2022-08-20 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 5–2 Gamba Osaka
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Frequently asked questions
- What was the model’s pick for Sanfrecce Hiroshima v Gamba Osaka?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Sanfrecce Hiroshima v Gamba Osaka was Home win.
- What is the head-to-head record between Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Gamba Osaka?
- In their last 6 meetings, Sanfrecce Hiroshima won 4, Gamba Osaka won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3.33 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Gamba Osaka?
- Recent form — Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2W 1D 2L; Gamba Osaka 3W 0D 2L.
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