Sagan Tosu vs Gamba Osaka tips and predictions

Not straightforward for Sagan Tosu

There's not much between Sagan Tosu and Gamba Osaka in the J1 League. The hosts are in eigth place with 21 points, compared to their opponents who are in 12th place on 17 points.

This isn't a confident view but the short price for Sagan Tosu renders them a no-bet. Gamba Osaka don't look likely to get the win but they can make a fist of this.

Both of these sides have looked weak occasionally in defence. Sometimes looking vulnerable at home, Sagan Tosu have conceded at an average of 2.3 goals per game over their last 4 matches, while in their last 3 away matches Gamba Osaka have conceded 2.0 goals per game on average.

In previous matches between these sides one of the last 3 has finished on level terms.

Sagan Tosu are the clear favourites but things could get exciting if Gamba Osaka can make a fist of it. It isn't standing out as value but the Yes BTTS bet is the speculative side bet.

Sagan Tosu have drawn 11 of their last 20 matches, including their most recent match when they drew 4-4 with Kashima Antlers last Wednesday. Gamba Osaka have drawn 5 of their last 9 away games. The conclusion is there's nothing to like about the home or away win prices so the draw warrants consideration. A stalemate is on the cards after a game that could produce end-to-end stuff.