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Gamba Osaka desperately need points on Saturday, Oct 17 at 6:00 AM in the J1 League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.
Shimizu S-Pulse come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 1D 2L). Gamba Osaka travel struggling badly (0W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Shimizu S-Pulse won their last outing, while Gamba Osaka suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.
In 10 previous meetings, Shimizu S-Pulse lead 2–4 with 4 draws. Their last encounter ended in Gamba Osaka won 2–1.
Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Shimizu S-Pulse a slight edge, but Gamba Osaka are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.