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Cerezo Osaka and city rivals Gamba Osaka will battle for three points in a rescheduled J1 League matchday 29 clash on Wednesday. The hosts are coming into the game on the back of a goalless draw at home to Kashiwa Reysol over the weekend.
Gamba, meanwhile, shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at home to Tokyo Verdy. They took the lead through Dahwan with just 16 minutes left on the clock but Koki Morita drew the game level in the fourth minute of injury time.
The draw left the Nerazzurri in ninth spot in the table, having garnered 42 points from 31 games. Gamba are fifth with 50 points to show for their efforts in 31 games.
Cerezo Osaka vs Gamba Osaka Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the 74th edition of the Osaka derby. Cerezo Osaka have 28 wins to their name, and Gamba Osaka were victorious on 30 occasions while 15 games ended in a share of the spoils.
- Their most recent clash came in May 2024 when Gamba claimed a 1-0 home win in the reverse fixture.
- Five of the last six head-to-head games, including each of the last four, have been decided by a one-goal margin.
- Four of the last five head-to-head games have produced less than three goals.
- Cerezo have won just one of their last 11 games in all competitions (six losses).
- Six of Gamba's last seven games across competitions have witnessed goals at both ends.
- Cerezo's last five games in all competitions have produced an average of 10.8 corner kicks per game.
Cerezo Osaka vs Gamba Osaka Prediction
The derby always brings out the best in both sides and they will each go all out for victory. Neither of the two sides have much left to play for, although Gamba will go six points off the top three with a win here.
Five of Gamba's last seven competitive games have produced three goals or more. Both sides have struggled in the last few weeks but Gamba have been slightly better.
We are backing the spoils to be shared in a high-scoring stalemate.
Prediction: Cerezo Osaka 2-2 Gamba Osaka
Cerezo Osaka vs Gamba Osaka Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Over 9.5 corner kicks
Bold Tip - Both teams to score over 1.5 goals
