Cerezo Osaka FC vs Gamba Osaka, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Cerezo Osaka FC vs Gamba Osaka — J. League at Yanmar Stadium Nagai.
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
- Gamba Osaka 18 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Satoshi Karakami
- Referee Toshiyuki Tanaka
- Referee Yoshiro Imamura
- Referee Akihito Kawasaki
- Referee Koki Matsumoto (Japan)
- Referee Tadashi Nakamura
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 May | Gamba Osaka | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Apr | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Apr | Tokushima Vortis | H | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Apr | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Apr | Yokohama F.Marinos | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Apr | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 May | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Apr | Nagoya Grampus | A | 0–2 | L |
| 18 Apr | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Apr | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Apr | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Apr | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Cerezo Osaka FC | Gamba Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #5 |
| 31 | Points | 28 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 11 / 0 / 7 | W / D / L | 10 / 0 / 8 |
| 48 | Scored | 61 |
| 38 | Conceded | 53 |
| +10 | GD | +8 |
| 1.72 | PPG | 1.56 |
| 61% | Win % | 56% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
32%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Gamba Osaka this season
Gamba Osaka this season
Cerezo Osaka FC are 2nd (31 pts). Gamba Osaka are 5th (28 pts).
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' The ball is rolling at Yanmar Stadium Nagai. Cerezo Osaka FC are looking to make home advantage count against Gamba Osaka.
- 5' Takashi Usami has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 15' Gamba Osaka has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 20' Cerezo Osaka FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Gamba Osaka's shape.
- 25' Cerezo Osaka FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 30' The 36-year-old Tiago Pagnussat has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 35' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 40' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Kosuke Onose suffering a number of foals already.
- 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. Tsuneyasu Miyamoto might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 50' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cerezo Osaka FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 55' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cerezo Osaka FC that had 369 games and scored 396 goals.
- 60' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 60 minutes.
- 65' A quiet spell here at Yanmar Stadium Nagai. Cerezo Osaka FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 70' Brazil international Dankler has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 75' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 80' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 85' Gamba Osaka fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 90' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 25
- 21
- 43
- 5
- 20
- 2
- 14
- 10
- 32
- 17
Bench
- 9
- 40
- 28
- 33
- 50
- 29
- 16
Coach
Levir Culpi
Gamba Osaka Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 15
- 39
- 21
- 1
- 5
- 8
- 14
- 3
- 24
- 29
Bench
- 6
- 13
- 10
- 18
- 32
- 25
- 34
Coach
Tsuneyasu Miyamoto
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Hiroaki Okuno | 3 |
| Hiroto Yamami | 3 |
| Sota Kitano | 2 |
| Leo Ceara | 2 |
| Ademilson | 2 |
| Neta Lavi | 2 |
| Kota Mizunuma | 1 |
| Hiroto Yamada | 1 |
Head to Head
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.72
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.02
Gamba Osaka xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 84% + Both teams to score 80%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.74
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 2.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 3.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 4.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
Double Chance
Cerezo Osaka FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Gamba Osaka
49%
Cerezo Osaka FC or Gamba Osaka
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
6.4%
3 – 1
5.7%
3 – 2
5.7%
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
4.9%
2 – 3
4.3%
4 – 2
3.9%
4 – 1
3.9%
3 – 3
3.8%
2 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Cerezo Osaka FC
| Handicap | Cerezo Osaka FC covers | Push | Gamba Osaka covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 15% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 18% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 13% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 8% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Gamba Osaka keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

