Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo vs Gamba Osaka Prediction: Bookmakers underestimate guests

Sapporo will take on Gamba on June 26 at 8:00 (UTC+3) in round 18 of J1 League. Let’s see how the opponents are doing & what the best bet is. There are several options for you to consider!

Sapporo has been looking unconvincing of late. In the last three rounds, the team suffered defeats with a total score of 4-15. First, they lost to Kashiwa (1-6), then to Kobe (1-4), and finally to Kawasaki (2-5). Of course, with such a showing, Sapporo only goes down in the standings. They're in 11th place with 20 points before the game.

Gamba, of course, isn't shining either. Tomohiro Katanosaka's players are forced to survive in this round of the Japanese elite, sitting 15th, one point away from the relegation zone. In the last five rounds, Gamba managed to earn only six points, beating Kobe (2-0) and Kashiwa (1-0), but after that, they suffered a three-match losing streak with a total score of 3-7.

Bookmakers believe that Sapporo has a better chance of winning than the visitors, which we disagree with. While both teams have been losing a lot lately, Gamba's game is more credible. Sapporo was defeated three times in the last three rounds, while their upcoming opponent lost in close battles. All in all, we see no better option than to bet on the second team's double chance.

Prediction: Gamba Osaka will not lose.

Betting options:

• X2 for 1.90;
• Total Under (2.5) for 2.275;
• Correct Score 0-1 for 14.0.

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