Shimizu S-Pulse host Gamba Osaka in J-League on Saturday 17 October at 12:00 SGT (UTC+8), at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, Shizuoka. Shimizu S-Pulse go into the game 10th in the table on 13 points from 9 games, while Gamba Osaka are 18th with 6.
Shimizu S-Pulse have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 7 and conceding 6. Their latest result was a 2-1 win away to Mito. Gamba Osaka have 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 7 and conceding 7. Their latest result was a 3-1 win away to Newcastle Jets.
In the last 10 meetings between the sides, Shimizu S-Pulse have won 2, Gamba Osaka have won 4 and 4 have been drawn. The most recent, on 24 May 2026, finished Shimizu S-Pulse 1-2 Gamba Osaka.
Our data feed gives Shimizu S-Pulse a 40.9% chance of winning, Gamba Osaka 30.7% and the draw 28.3%. The Asian handicap has Shimizu S-Pulse at -0.25, with the goals line at 2.5. Lines can move before kick-off.
Picks for this match close shortly before kick-off in the Tipster Cup.