Gamba Osaka vs Nagoya Grampus

 

Gamba Osaka is in desperat need of points to get out of the relegation zone. With only 3-3-8 in the first 14 games, they are 16th at the table. After 0-2-6 in their previous eight matches, they got an important victory against Consadole Sapporo (0-4) which is the worst team in the league. Because of their poor defensive play, Gamba Osaka have let in 27 goals in their first 14 games, which almost give 2.0 per match.

 

 

Nagoya Grampus Eight have 7-2-5 so far this season and they got the 8th place at the table. However, they will climb up among the top teams with three points here and it is a really good opportunity. They have scored 20 goals so far, which is the same amount of goals as today’s opponent have done. However, Nagoya Grampus have let in 19 goals (1.35 per match) so they are often involved in close games.

 

The history between these two teams always involves a lot of goals. 7 out of 9 previous meetings have gone over 2.5 goals, while 6 of 9 have gone over 3.5 goals. Based on the fact that both teams often let in goals, I think this will happen again today. Gamba Osaka have gone over in 10 games (71%) so far this season, while Nagoya Grampus Eight have gone over in 7 games (50%).