Cerezo Osaka vs Gamba Osaka Prediction: Osaka's Biggest Battle; Gamba Eye Dominance In Derby!

Cerezo Osaka will welcome Gamba Osaka to the Yodoko Sakura Stadium in the 29th round of the J1 League. 

Let's have a look at the latest J1 League between Cerezo Osaka vs. Gamba Osaka, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: DWLLL

It was definitely a trying period for Cerezo Osaka, who went two months without picking up a win in Japan's top flight. During this period, they recorded five losses and three draws while conceding 17 goals in the process.

However, there have been signs of improvement as the Cherry Blossoms have avoided defeat in their last two matches (W1, D1). Their most recent match thwarted their chances of making it two wins on the bounce as they were held to a goalless draw at home against Kashiwa Reysol, leaving them in 9th place in the standings and eight points adrift of fourth-placed Kashima Antlers.

Form: DDLDD

For a certain period, Gamba Osaka was a team involved in this season's title race. However, a drastic decline in form has left them 12 points behind the top spot and they can now only dream of a fourth-place finish, which will be a great achievement as it would be their best finish to date since 2020.

The Black-and-Blues have been plagued by inconsistency in the league as they are without a win in their last eight matches (D6, L2) since a 2-0 away win over Sagan Tosu on July 14th. Away from home, they've been unassailable, avoiding defeat in their last nine games (D5, W4). They will be hoping to use this momentum to their advantage and return to winning ways. 

• Cerezo Osaka has failed to win their last four home games in the J1 League.
• Gamba Osaka has won just one of their last four away games against Cerezo Osaka.
• Cerezo Osaka averages 1.4 goals per game when playing at home, and Gamba Osaka averages 0.87 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 44 meetings, Cerezo Osaka has won 14 times, Gamba Osaka has won 18 times, and there have been 12 draws with the goal difference being 73-57 in favor of Gamba Osaka.

Cerezo Osaka has won six of their last ten encounters against Gamba Osaka and will be hoping to secure a favorable outcome here. However, their home form has been a bit concerning, failing to win their last four games (L2, D2). Gamba Osaka, on the other hand, still has something to play for, and that is to finish in fourth place this season. Having secured a 1-0 home victory in the previous fixture, they will be aiming for the same outcome here. 

Both sides come into this match in poor form, and picking up a winner in the full-time market is not advisable as things could go sideways. Considering that the away side has the upper hand in the h2h meetings, we anticipate supporting them in the handicap (0).

• Handicap 2 (0) for 1.88
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.80
• Highest Scoring Half - 2nd Half for 2.05