Gamba Osaka - Machida Zelvia

J1 League Season 2027 - Round 20
Planned

Match preview

Gamba Osaka take on Machida Zelvia in J1 League at Suita City Football Stadium on 19 December 2026.

The most recent match for Gamba Osaka was a 2-3 defeat against Cerezo Osaka, preceded by a 3-3 draw with Pohang Steelers (AFC Champions League).

The most recent match for Machida Zelvia was a 0-0 draw with Sanfrecce Hiroshima, preceded by a 2-1 win over Shanghai Shenhua (AFC Cup).

The numbers favour Machida Zelvia, with 29 points and 10 goals conceded in 14 matches, against 12 points and 24 goals conceded in 14 matches for Gamba Osaka.

The record over the 6 previous meetings: one win for Gamba Osaka, 3 wins for Machida Zelvia and 2 draws. See every meeting between Gamba Osaka and Machida Zelvia.

Our algorithm predicts Machida Zelvia to win, with a probability of 66%.

Team forms

Previous confrontations (H2H)

1 Gamba Osaka
2 Draw
3 Machida Zelvia
50% Over 2.5 goals
67% Both teams scored
2.7 Goals per match
Logo Gamba Osaka 1 | Logo Machida Zelvia 2 Clean sheets
Biggest win: Machida Zelvia 3-1 Gamba Osaka (2025)
Most goals: Gamba Osaka 3-2 Machida Zelvia (2026)
Goals scored all matches
Logo Gamba Osaka
1.00
Logo Machida Zelvia
1.67
Goals in home matches
Logo Gamba Osaka
1.33
Logo Machida Zelvia
1.33
Goals in away matches
Logo Gamba Osaka
0.67
Logo Machida Zelvia
2.00
Above is calculated based on the below matches

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Stadion

Stadion name

Suita City Football Stadium

Capacity

40322

Address

Senribanpakukōen, 3
Suita

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Possible line-up

This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.