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Albirex Niigata vs Gamba Osaka, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2025
Albirex Niigata
3 – 3
Full Time
Gamba Osaka
Sat 29 Mar 2025 · 05:00 UTC Denka Big Swan Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Albirex Niigata vs Gamba Osaka — J. League at Denka Big Swan Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Vissel Kobe 18 35
2 Cerezo Osaka FC 18 31
3 Nagoya Grampus 18 31
4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 30
5 Gamba Osaka 18 28
6 Fagiano Okayama FC 18 26
7 Shimizu S-Pulse 18 24
8 Kyoto Sanga FC 18 23
9 V-Varen Nagasaki 18 21
10 Avispa Fukuoka 18 21
11 Kashima Antlers 18 45
12 FC Tokyo 18 37
13 FC Machida Zelvia 18 37
14 Kawasaki Frontale 18 28
15 Tokyo Verdy 18 28
16 Urawa Red Diamonds 18 25
17 Kashiwa Reysol 18 20
18 Yokohama F.Marinos 18 20
19 FC Mito Holly Hock 18 18
20 JEF United Ichihara Chiba 18 12

Head-to-Head

2
4
Albirex Niigata 6 games · Avg 3.3 goals Gamba Osaka
Last 5 meetings
2025-03-29 Albirex Niigata 3–3 Gamba Osaka 2024-11-30 Albirex Niigata 0–1 Gamba Osaka 2024-03-02 Gamba Osaka 1–0 Albirex Niigata 2023-09-17 Gamba Osaka 1–1 Albirex Niigata 2023-05-28 Albirex Niigata 1–3 Gamba Osaka

Recent Form

Albirex Niigata
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Mar Gamba Osaka H 3–3 D
15 Mar FC Machida Zelvia A 0–1 L
08 Mar Tokyo Verdy H 2–2 D
02 Mar Cerezo Osaka FC H 2–2 D
26 Feb Kashima Antlers A 1–2 L
22 Feb Shimizu S-Pulse A 0–2 L
Gamba Osaka
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Mar Albirex Niigata A 3–3 D
16 Mar Yokohama F.Marinos A 0–2 L
08 Mar Shimizu S-Pulse H 1–0 W
02 Mar Tokyo Verdy A 1–0 W
26 Feb Fagiano Okayama FC A 0–2 L
22 Feb Avispa Fukuoka H 2–1 W

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Gamba Osaka this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Gamba Osaka
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Denka Big Swan Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Albirex Niigata and Gamba Osaka.
  • 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 15' Hiroki Akiyama has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 18' What a moment for Motoki Hasegawa! That strike on 18 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 23' Albirex Niigata are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Gamba Osaka backline.
  • 28' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Albirex Niigata and Gamba Osaka are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 33' Kazuhiko Chiba is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Albirex Niigata so far.
  • 38' Supporters expect more eagerness from Deniz Hummet, as he is very good at scoring at Denka Big Swan Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 43' GOAL! Issam Jebali scores on 43.
  • 46' Albirex Niigata ring the changes. Kaito Taniguchi has done his job and it is now time for Jin Okumura to step up.
  • 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. Albirex Niigata and Gamba Osaka are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 56' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 61' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 66' The Albirex Niigata manager makes a substitution. Yuji Ono departs to be replaced by Ken Yamura.
  • 67' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Issam Jebali makes it 1-2.
  • 70' Shoji Toyama is ready to make an impact after coming on for Juan Alano at the 70 minute mark.
  • 74' Jin Okumura makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and Albirex Niigata are in front.
  • 79' It looks like no one’s ball. Gamba Osaka is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 80' A tactical swap from Gamba Osaka — Takashi Usami on, Shu Kurata off on 80 minutes.
  • 82' Ken Yamura makes no mistake. The score reads 3-2 and Albirex Niigata are in front.
  • 87' Over 87 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 89' Another change for Albirex Niigata made on 89 minute. Kazuhiko Chiba leaves to be changed by Jason Geria.
  • The final score is 3-3.

Lineups

Albirex Niigata Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Daisuke Kimori

Gamba Osaka Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dani Poyatos

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Takashi Usami 3
Issam Jebali 2
Jin Okumura 2
Ken Yamura 1
Shuto Abe 1
Juan Alano 1
Welton 1
Shu Kurata 1

Head to Head

2025-03-29 Albirex Niigata 3–3 Gamba Osaka 2024-11-30 Albirex Niigata 0–1 Gamba Osaka 2024-03-02 Gamba Osaka 1–0 Albirex Niigata 2023-09-17 Gamba Osaka 1–1 Albirex Niigata 2023-05-28 Albirex Niigata 1–3 Gamba Osaka

Albirex Niigata Form

2025-03-29 Albirex Niigata 3–3 Gamba Osaka D 2025-03-15 FC Machida Zelvia 1–0 Albirex Niigata L 2025-03-08 Albirex Niigata 2–2 Tokyo Verdy D 2025-03-02 Albirex Niigata 2–2 Cerezo Osaka FC D 2025-02-26 Kashima Antlers 2–1 Albirex Niigata L 2025-02-22 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–0 Albirex Niigata L

Gamba Osaka Form

2025-03-29 Albirex Niigata 3–3 Gamba Osaka D 2025-03-16 Yokohama F.Marinos 2–0 Gamba Osaka L 2025-03-08 Gamba Osaka 1–0 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2025-03-02 Tokyo Verdy 0–1 Gamba Osaka W 2025-02-26 Fagiano Okayama FC 2–0 Gamba Osaka L 2025-02-22 Gamba Osaka 2–1 Avispa Fukuoka W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.54 Albirex Niigata xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.47 Gamba Osaka xG
I would bet for: Albirex Niigata or Gamba Osaka 73% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Albirex Niigata37% Draw27% Gamba Osaka36%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.01
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

Albirex Niigata or Draw
64%
Draw or Gamba Osaka
63%
Albirex Niigata or Gamba Osaka
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Albirex Niigata29% Draw44% Gamba Osaka27%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–3 not predicted
3 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.9%
1 – 0
6.8%
0 – 0
6.7%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
6.1%
2 – 0
5.8%
0 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
4.3%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 2
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Albirex Niigata

Handicap Albirex Niigata covers Push Gamba Osaka covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 19% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 18% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Albirex Niigata keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
Gamba Osaka keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.