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Gamba Osaka will entertain Yokohama F. Marinos at the Suita City Stadium in the J1 League on Saturday. The hosts have been in good touch this season and are in third place in the league table with 38 points, five fewer than league leaders Machida Zelvia.
The visitors have dropped out of the top 10 and are in 12th place with 26 points.
The hosts are winless in their last two league games and, after a goalless draw against the Kashima Antlers in their midweek clash, they suffered a 3-1 home loss to Machida Zelvia.
Welton Felipe scored in the ninth minute to give them an early lead, but Riku Handa was sent off after being booked twice in the first 33 minutes of the game, which gave Machida the numerical advantage and they registered a comeback win.
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The visitors have seen a drop in form, suffering three losses on the trot. They suffered a 1-0 home loss to Sagan Tosu on Wednesday, failing to score for the first time since April in all competitions.
Gamba Osaka vs Yokohama F. Marinos Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams will cross paths for the 100th time in all competitions. The visitors have been the better side in these meetings with 49 wins. The hosts have 31 wins and 19 games have ended in draws.
- The last seven meetings between the two teams have seen conclusive results, with five wins for the visitors and two games going the hosts' way.
- Gamba Osaka have suffered just one loss in their last 11 games in all competitions, with that defeat coming at home last week.
- Yokohama F. Marinos secured a league double over the hosts last season with a 4-1 win on aggregate. They came out on top with a 2-0 home win in the reverse fixture in April.
Gamba Osaka vs Yokohama F. Marinos Prediction
Nerazzurri have suffered just one loss in their last 10 league games, recording seven wins. They have kept five clean sheets in that period. They have won four of their last five home games in the league and will look to build on that form.
The Marinos have suffered three consecutive losses in the league, scoring just twice, and will look to improve upon that record. They have won their last three meetings against the hosts, keeping two clean sheets, which bodes well for them.
Nonetheless, considering the contrast in form between the two teams, the hosts are expected to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Gamba Osaka 2-1 Yokohama F. Marinos
Gamba Osaka vs Yokohama F. Marinos Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Gamba Osaka to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Takashi Usami to score or assist any time - Yes
