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Gamba Osaka welcome Tegevjaro Miyazaki to the Panasonic Stadium for an Emperors Cup third-tound tie on Wednesday. The hosts are coming into the game on the back of a 4-0 thrashing of Yokohama F Marinos at the same venue in the J1 League over the weekend.
Juan Alano and Dahwan scored first-half goals to put Osaka two goals up at the break. Takashi Usami made it three in the 70th minute while Issam Jebali put the icing on the cake in the 88th minute.
The Nerazzurri will turn their attention to the cup and booked their spot at this stage with a 3-0 home win over Fukushima United in the last round last month.
Tegevajaro, meanwhile, suffered a 1-0 defeat at home to Gifu in the J3 League. They were given a lifeline when their visitors were deduced to 10 men following Riku Nozawa's 57th-minute dismissal. However, Gifu overcame their deficit to claim all three points, with Yuya Taguchi scoring the match-winner from the spot in the 65th minute.
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The Miyazaki outfit booked their spot at this stage of the Emperors Cup with a 2-1 comeback away win over Iwata in the last round.
Gamba Osaka vs Tegevajaro Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the first meeting between the two sides.
- Seven of Gamba Osaka's last eight games across competitions have produced three goals or more, with six games in this sequence witnessing goals at both ends.
- Tegevajaro have won just one of their last six games in all competitions (three draws).
- Osaka have won six of their last seven home games across competitions.
- Four of Tegevajaro's last five competitive games have witnessed more goals in the second half than the first.
Gamba Osaka vs Tegevajaro Prediction
Gamba Osaka are seeking their sixth cup title and first since 2015. They enter this game as heavy favorites and their home wil be a further cause for optimism.
Tegevajaro currently compete in the third division and few will give them chances of advancing. However, they overcame similar odds to get to this stage, having also eliminated a J1 League outfit away from home in the last round.
We are tipping the home side to advance with a routine victory and clean sheet.
Prediction: Gamba Osaka 2-0 Tegevajaro
Gamba Osaka vs Tegevajaro Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Gamba Osaka to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score: No
Tip 3 - Over 1.5 goals
Tip 4 - Highest scoring half: Second half
