In a clash between two teams from the lower half of the table, Gamba Osaka will welcome Kyoto Sanga to the Suita City Stadium in the J League on Saturday.
The hosts are unbeaten in their last five league outings and were held to a goalless draw by Yokohama FC last week. They saw their four-game winning run come to an in that draw.
The visitors are unbeaten in their last three league outings and they were also held to a goalless draw last week by Kashima Antlers. Both teams have 20 points to their name from 19 league games. The visitors are in 14th place, one above the hosts, thanks to their superior goal difference.
Nerazzurri have seen an upturn in form, suffering just one defeat in their last seven games in all competitions. They had suffered six consecutive defeats before that. They have won their last two home games in the league and look to be in good touch.
Sanga are unbeaten in their last three league games. They have recorded wins in their two meetings in 2023 against the hosts and will look to make it three wins in a row.
Interestingly, they are unbeaten in their last four games at Saturday's venue as well. Gamba are in good touch and should avoid a third-straight defeat against their northern rivals. With that in mind, the two teams are expected to play out a draw.
Prediction: Gamba Osaka 1-1 Kyoto Sanga
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5 goals.
Tip 3: At least a goal to be scored in the first half - Yes
Tip 4: Patric to score or assist any time - Yes
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