Yokohama F. Marinos is in first place in the Japanese J1 League, but it has to head out on the road for this one. They're on a 2-1-2 run away from home, including a 3-3 DRAW at the 14th-ranked Urawa Reds and a 1-0 loss at 12th-ranked Avispa Fukuoka. Gamba Osaka is home and focusing on defense, getting outscored 20-17 in 15 matches. They come off of a 4-2 win over Gifu and are on a 4-2-1 run at home while surrendering just seven goals. Gamba Osaka won the last meeting between these teams, 1-0, so back home field here. Play Gamba Osaka on the moneyline.
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