Albirex Niigata vs Gamba Osaka, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Albirex Niigata vs Gamba Osaka — J. League at Denka Big Swan Stadium.
- Albirex Niigata 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Gamba Osaka 18 games · 28 pts (2026/26)
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 Tōkyō | 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
Gamba Osaka this season
Gamba Osaka this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Gamba Osaka
0-15
2/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
1/4
46-60
1/1
61-75
3/2
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Albirex Niigata to score. At the same time, Gamba Osaka does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 10' Gamba Osaka started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Shu Kurata made 403 appearances and scored 27 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 18' Goal! Motoki Hasegawa scores his 9 goal in 110 matches.
- 23' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 28' Deniz Hummet needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 33' The travelling Gamba Osaka supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 38' Eiji Miyamoto has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 43' GOAL! Issam Jebali scores on 43.
- 46' Jin Okumura has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kaito Taniguchi on 46 minute.
- 51' Gamba Osaka is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 56' Gamba Osaka seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 61' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 61 minutes.
- 66' Another change for Albirex Niigata made on 66 minute. Yuji Ono leaves to be changed by Ken Yamura.
- 67' Sensational shot from Issam Jebali. Gamba Osaka is back in the lead.
- 70' Shoji Toyama has so much to prove this time. He replaces Juan Alano on 70 minute.
- 74' What an equalizer from Jin Okumura!
- 79' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 80' Takashi Usami has so much to prove this time. He replaces Shu Kurata on 80 minute.
- 82' What a strike from Ken Yamura! The score is 3-2.
- 87' Albirex Niigata is showing some good football. However, Albirex Niigata are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 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
- 5
-
99
Yuji Ono ↓ Ken Yamura 66'
-
35
Kazuhiko Chiba ↓ Jason Geria 89'
- 42
- 25
- 6
-
7
Kaito Taniguchi ↓ Jin Okumura 46'
- 16
- 41
- 8
- 1
Bench
- 18
-
2
Jason Geria ↑ 89'
- 18
- 33
- 23
-
30
Jin Okumura ↑ 46'
-
9
Ken Yamura ↑ 66'
Coach
Daisuke Kimori
Gamba Osaka Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Issam Jebali ↓ Deniz Hummet 70'
-
47
Juan Alano ↓ Shoji Toyama 70'
-
10
Shu Kurata ↓ Takashi Usami 80'
- 20
- 67
- 4
- 22
- 16
- 51
- 3
- 27
Bench
-
7
Takashi Usami ↑ 80'
- 1
-
6
Neta Lavi ↑ 46'
-
40
Shoji Toyama ↑ 70'
- 33
- 2
- 15
-
23
Deniz Hummet ↑ 70'
- 38
Coach
Dani Poyatos
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Takashi Usami | 3 |
| Issam Jebali | 2 |
| Jin Okumura | 2 |
| Shunsuke Mito | 1 |
| Kota Yamada | 1 |
| Motoki Hasegawa | 1 |
| Ken Yamura | 1 |
| Shuto Abe | 1 |
Head to Head
Albirex Niigata Form
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
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
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.