Where and when is Gamba Osaka vs Avispa Fukuoka played?

Gamba Osaka vs Avispa Fukuoka is played on February 27, 2027 at 11:00 AM (UTC) at Panasonic Stadium Suita, in the J1 League.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 54% probability of at least three goals in this match.

How reliable is this prediction?

The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

Match

Gamba Osaka vs Avispa Fukuoka: prediction and stats

J1 LeagueRegular Season - 23Kick-off on February 27, 2027 at 11:00 AM (UTC)Panasonic Stadium Suita, Suita

Gamba Osaka

Avispa Fukuoka

The Footlab model makes Gamba Osaka the favourite at 51%, against 25% for a draw and 24% for Avispa Fukuoka. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Gamba Osaka vs Avispa Fukuoka?

A very open match: only 98 Elo points separate Gamba Osaka (2,024) and Avispa Fukuoka (1,926).

Gamba Osaka win51 %

Draw25 %

Avispa Fukuoka win24 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Gamba Osaka have 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats; Avispa Fukuoka have 4, 7 and 4.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Gamba Osaka
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 26, 2026	Biwako Shiga(home)	2-0	Emperor Cup
Aug 22, 2026	Nagoya Grampus(away)	1-3	J1 League
Aug 15, 2026	Mito Hollyhock(away)	1-1	J1 League
Aug 11, 2026	Gangwon FC(away)	1-0	AFC Champions League Elite
Aug 7, 2026	Urawa(home)	4-3	J1 League

Avispa Fukuoka
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 26, 2026	Verspah Oita(home)	0-0	Emperor Cup
Aug 22, 2026	Kashima(away)	2-3	J1 League
Aug 15, 2026	Cerezo Osaka(home)	3-0	J1 League
Aug 8, 2026	Vissel Kobe(home)	0-1	J1 League
Jul 19, 2026	Osaka(home)	3-2	Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Gamba Osaka win(s), 2 draw(s), 3 Avispa Fukuoka win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Apr 22, 2026	Gamba Osaka 1-2 Avispa Fukuoka	J1 League
Mar 21, 2026	Avispa Fukuoka 2-2 Gamba Osaka	J1 League
Nov 30, 2025	Avispa Fukuoka 1-0 Gamba Osaka	J1 League
Feb 22, 2025	Gamba Osaka 2-1 Avispa Fukuoka	J1 League
Aug 24, 2024	Gamba Osaka 2-2 Avispa Fukuoka	J1 League
May 3, 2024	Avispa Fukuoka 1-0 Gamba Osaka	J1 League

Last archived meeting: Gamba Osaka vs Avispa Fukuoka on Apr 22, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Gamba Osaka score 1.8 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Avispa Fukuoka score 1.4 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 54% probability of over 2.5 goals and 56% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Gamba Osaka	1.8	1.2	5	8/15	8/15
Avispa Fukuoka	1.4	1.3	2	10/15	8/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Gamba Osaka sit 10th in J1 League (4 points from 3 matches) and Avispa Fukuoka sit 12th (3 points from 3 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
10	Gamba Osaka	3	1	1	1	6	7	4
12	Avispa Fukuoka	3	1	0	2	5	4	3

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Gamba Osaka vs Avispa Fukuoka?: The Footlab model makes Gamba Osaka the favourite at 51%, against 25% for a draw and 24% for Avispa Fukuoka.
Where and when is Gamba Osaka vs Avispa Fukuoka played?: Gamba Osaka vs Avispa Fukuoka is played on February 27, 2027 at 11:00 AM (UTC) at Panasonic Stadium Suita, in the J1 League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 54% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?: The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.