Gamba Osaka desperately need points on Saturday, Feb 13 at 12:00 PM in the J1 League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Cerezo Osaka come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Gamba Osaka travel struggling badly (0W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

In 10 previous meetings, Cerezo Osaka lead 5–3 with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Gamba Osaka won 0–1.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Cerezo Osaka a slight edge, but Gamba Osaka are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.