Fierce battle between Japanese and vocational leagues: Kiyomizu encourages home match against Osaka Gamba, and the battle of relegation is about to break out

On June 15, the 20th round of the 2025 Japanese League will usher in a critical battle related to the fate of relegation. Kiyomizu encouraged him to sit at home and face Osaka Gamba, which is also deeply trapped in the quagmire of relegation. The current situation of the two teams in the standings is in jeopardy. The victory or defeat of this direct dialogue is not only related to the acquisition of single-game points, but also may become an important turning point that affects the direction of relegation this season. The intensity and importance of this is self-evident.

Historical Confrontation: Quami Agitation has the upper hand and has a significant psychological advantage

Reviewing the records of the two teams in the last 6 confrontations, Quami Agitation has comprehensively suppressed Gamba Osaka with a record of 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, and has a clear advantage on the psychological level. It is worth mentioning that in the last match between the two sides, Shimizu encouraged the victory to defeat Osaka Gamba 2-1 at home, and this victory undoubtedly added more confidence to them. In these 6 matches, Shimizu Inspur scored a total of 9 goals and conceded only 6 goals. The efficiency of the offensive end and the stability of the defensive end made the team show higher efficiency in tactical execution. Past confrontation data and record also put Gamba Osaka faced considerable psychological pressure in this game, and they urgently needed to break this unfavorable situation.

The team's recent situation: The home team's condition is up and down, and the away team's away game is weak

Qingoshui encourages the performance of this season to fluctuate. After 19 rounds of the league, it has achieved 6 wins, 5 draws and 8 losses, and has 23 points temporarily ranked 13th in the standings, which is only one step away from the relegation zone. The relegation situation is not optimistic. In the mid-week Emperor Cup match, Shimizu instigated a 0-1 loss to the opponent and was eliminated unfortunately and failed to continue her good game state. In the last 5 games, the team has achieved a record of 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, and its condition is sometimes good and sometimes bad, with poor stability. However, the team performed well in home games, winning 3 games in the last 6 home games, averaging 1.3 goals per game, showing a certain offensive firepower. However, there are hidden dangers on the defensive end, with 1.6 goals per game conceded, and loopholes in the defense line need to be compensated as soon as possible in this game.

Gamba Osaka is in a more difficult situation this season, with only 5 wins, 5 draws and 9 losses in 19 rounds of the league, and has 20 points deep into the relegation zone. Although the team defeated their opponents 3-1 in the mid-week Emperor Cup match and successfully advanced and showed certain signs of recovery, their performance in the league is still unsatisfactory. Especially in terms of away games, Osaka Gamba's record is terrible, with a away record of 1 win, 3 draws and 5 losses, with a winning rate of only 12.5%. In the past 10 official games, the team has only won 1 game, and has performed weakly on the offensive end, with only 0.7 goals per game. The lack of away game combat capability has become a huge obstacle for the team to relegate.

Tactical Analysis: Kiyomizu instigates a strong attack at home, and Osaka Gamba is waiting for an opportunity to counterattack

Qiyomizu instigates is expected to adopt a 4-3-3 offensive formation to give full play to its home advantage and launch a fierce attack on Osaka Gamba's defense line. On the front line, the offensive combination led by Zheng Dashi has strong impact and ending ability in front of the goal, and is a key figure in the team's siege. Midfielders will assume the responsibility of organizing offense, delivering shells to the front line through precise passes, and actively participate in defense to form the first line of defense. The speed and breakthrough ability of winger players will become an important means of the team's offense. They can use the wing breakthrough to create cross opportunities and create good scoring opportunities for teammates in the middle. However, when Shimizu Agitated adopts the high-level defense tactics, the gap behind the defense line is easily captured by the opponent. Once it is counterattacked by Gamba Osaka, the defensive pressure will suddenly increase.

Gamba Osaka is playing away, and is likely to have a 5-3-2 defensive counterattack formation, with stable defense as the top priority, and waiting for an opportunity to find counterattack opportunities. The midfielder will be responsible for interception and stealing, cutting off the pass line of Qishui's agitated, providing strong support for the team's defense. On the front line, players such as Usa Mikishi have strong personal abilities and can use speed and technology to break through the opponent's defense line in counterattacks, posing a threat to Qishui's agitated defense. But Osaka Gamba's wingback is slow when returning to defense, which may lead to loopholes in the team when defending the wing. In addition, the team's offensive efficiency in the away game has always been low. How to seize the opportunity to score in limited offensive opportunities is a key issue that Gamba needs to solve.

Result prediction: Shimizu Agitation has a greater chance of winning, and Osaka Gamba still has an upset.

Comprehensive factors, Shimizu Agitation has the advantage of home court and has an advantage in historical confrontations. The team's offensive firepower and game state at home are also relatively good. These factors give them a greater chance of winning in this game. It is expected that Shimizu Agitation will defeat Osaka Gamba 2-1 and take a key step on the road to relegation. However, although Osaka Gamba performed poorly away, the team's victory in the Emperor's Cup has injected them with certain confidence. If they can stabilize their defense in this game, seize the few counterattack opportunities, and give full play to the players' personal abilities, it is not impossible to be upset. Who will win this key battle of relegation? Let us look forward to the wonderful performance of the two teams on the field.