0 : 1
  • 06 May 2025, FC Gifu vs FC Azul Claro Numazu, 3-2, Win
  • 03 May 2025, Thespakusatsu Gunma vs FC Gifu, 1-1, Draw
  • 20 April 2025, FC Gifu vs Kamatamare Sanuki, 1-0, Win
  • 13 April 2025, FC Gifu vs Tochigi SC, 0-1, Lose
  • 05 April 2025, Nara Club vs FC Gifu, 1-1, Draw
FC Gifu
Home
  • 03 May 2025, Tochigi City FC vs FC Osaka, 2-1, Lose
  • 18 April 2025, FC Osaka vs Thespakusatsu Gunma, 4-3, Win
  • 12 April 2025, FC Osaka vs Vanraure Hachinohe, 1-0, Win
  • 05 April 2025, Giravanz Kitakyushu vs FC Osaka, 1-0, Lose
  • 30 March 2025, FC Osaka vs FC Azul Claro Numazu, 3-1, Win
FC Osaka
Away
J3 League
J3 League, Japan

Title: FC Osaka Scrape Victory Over FC Gifu Despite Statistical Inferiority – Comprehensive Analysis

Date: April 16, 2023

The J3 League matchup between FC Gifu and FC Osaka concluded with a deceptive 1-0 win favoring the visitors. Despite being statistically inferior in certain metrics, FC Osaka managed to snatch the victory, with the critical goal coming early in the first half.

The crucial detail being worth noting in this outing was the goal scored by FC Osaka during the initial stages of the game. With a decisive move in the 24th minute of the first half, they managed to seize the advantage. The solo goal stood firm amidst the high-pressure game, ultimately guiding FC Osaka to a victory.

However, turning to the statistical analysis of the match, FC Gifu had a dominant presence on the corners, accounting for 8 compared to FC Osaka's 2. This heavily implies that FC Gifu consistently applied increased pressure towards FC Osaka’s defenses during the game. Nevertheless, it is worth noting that FC Gifu failed to convert these opportunities into an actual goal, thus indicating a lack of finishing prowess.

Further analysis shows that both teams had an equal share of cautions, with each team receiving a yellow card. However, FC Gifu was dealt a damaging blow by having a player sent off. The red card undoubtedly had a significant role in FC Gifu's failure to disrupt FC Osaka's defensive setup.

It's also important to note that the yellow cards were imparted at remarkably telling times. FC Gifu received a yellow card only a few minutes into the game, a potential early disruption to their match strategies, while FC Osaka obtained their yellow card late in the second half, indicating increased pressure as the game proceeded.

Despite FC Gifu's statistical superiority in certain elements, their inability to capitalize on their corner count and react effectively after their red card made a significant contribution to the defeat. On the other hand, FC Osaka proved that the favorable utilization of opportunities, such as an early strike, can counterbalance deficits in other areas, leading them to secure the win.

In conclusion, the match between FC Gifu and FC Osaka perfectly encapsulates the unpredictable nature of football, where the superiority in numbers does not always translate to the final outcome on the scoreboard. It is the effective exploitation of key moments that often ends up determining the result. This should be a vital lesson for both, current and prospective bettors.

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Form Guide

Win3-2FC Gifu vs FC Azul Claro Numazu
Draw1-1Thespakusatsu Gunma vs FC Gifu
Win1-0FC Gifu vs Kamatamare Sanuki
Lose0-1FC Gifu vs Tochigi SC
Draw1-1Nara Club vs FC Gifu
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
6:5
GOALS / MATCH
1.2
  • FC Gifu has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 6:5, scoring 1.2 goals average
Lose2-1Tochigi City FC vs FC Osaka
Win4-3FC Osaka vs Thespakusatsu Gunma
Win1-0FC Osaka vs Vanraure Hachinohe
Lose1-0Giravanz Kitakyushu vs FC Osaka
Win3-1FC Osaka vs FC Azul Claro Numazu
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
9:7
GOALS / MATCH
1.8
  • FC Osaka has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 9:7, scoring 1.8 goals average

FC Gifu H2H FC Osaka

Away gameFC Gifu11FC OsakaHome gameJ3 League
Home gameFC Gifu20FC OsakaAway gameJ3 League
Away gameFC Gifu00FC OsakaHome gameJ3 League
Away gameFC Gifu11FC OsakaHome gameJ3 League
Home gameFC Gifu01FC OsakaAway gameJ3 League
PLAYED
5
WINS
1
GOALS
4:3
GOALS / MATCH
0.80
  • In the last five matches that these two sides meet, FC Gifu overtook FC Osaka once
  • FC Gifu won once, lost once and had three draw
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 4:3; average goals per match – 0.80
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