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Gamba Osaka welcome Machida Zelvia to the Panasonic Stadium for a J1 Legaue round 21 fixture on Sunday (June 30). The hosts are coming off a goalless draw at Kashima Antlers in midweek.
Melvia, meanwhie, also shared the spoils in a goalless draw at Vissel Kobe on the same day. The stalemate left them atop the standings, having garnered 40 points from 20 games, while Osaka are third with 38 points.
Gamba Osaka vs Machida Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Their most recent clash came in February when they shared the spoils in a 1-1 stalemate.
- They also squared off in the Emperor's Cup in December 2012. Gamba claimed a 3-2 victory enroute a runners-up finish.
- Machida are unbeaten in six away games across competitions, winning four.
- Osaka are unbeaten in 10 games across competitions, winning eight.
- Zelvia have won one of their last five competitive games, losing one.
- Six of Gamba's last seven home games, including the last four, have produced at least three goals.
- Zelvia have the best away record in the league, garnering 23 points from 10 games.
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Gamba Osaka vs Machida Prediction
Gamba saw their six-game winning streak across competitions brought to an end against Kashima. However, they are still the most in-form side in the league and have won their last five home games.
The Nerazzurri will look to return to winning ways in what's a top-of-the-table clash. They are two points off the summit, and a win will take them top.
Zelvia, for their part, have seen some of their early-season momentum halted in recent weeks. Nevertheless, they remain atop the table in what has been a memorable season. They might be competing in the top flight for the first time, but Go Kuroda's side have proven that they belong to this stage.
The two sides need maximum points to boost their chances of winning the league. Although either side could nick a win, expect the spoils to be shared in a low-scoring stalemate.
Prediction: Gamba 1-1 Machida
Gamba Osaka vs Machida Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 1.5 goals
