FC Tōkyō vs Gamba Osaka, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Tōkyō vs Gamba Osaka — J. League at Ajinomoto Stadium.
- FC Tōkyō 18 games · 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May | Gamba Osaka | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 May | Yokohama F·Marinos | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 May | Nagoya Grampus | A | 1–3 | L |
| 11 May | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 3–3 | D |
| 06 May | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 May | Kyoto Sanga FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May | FC Tōkyō | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 May | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 3–1 | W |
| 15 May | Tokyo Verdy | A | 0–0 | D |
| 11 May | Nagoya Grampus | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 May | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 May | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| FC Tōkyō | Gamba Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #5 |
| 37 | Points | 28 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 13 / 0 / 5 | W / D / L | 10 / 0 / 8 |
| 55 | Scored | 61 |
| 42 | Conceded | 53 |
| +13 | GD | +8 |
| 2.06 | PPG | 1.56 |
| 72% | Win % | 56% |
Key Stats
36%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
FC Tōkyō this season
FC Tōkyō this season
22%
Clean Sheets
Gamba Osaka this season
Gamba Osaka this season
FC Tōkyō are 12th (37 pts). Gamba Osaka are 5th (28 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Tōkyō
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
8/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
4/4
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Ajinomoto Stadium!
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Tōkyō in their trying to find a way past Gamba Osaka's compact .
- 10' 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.
- 14' It’s a booking for Gamba Osaka player. Keisuke Kurokawa gets a card.
- 19' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 24' It looks surprising FC Tōkyō does not make any changes. Riku Handa has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 29' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Tōkyō and Gamba Osaka are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 34' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 39' Japan international Kota Yamada has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 44' 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 Taishi Nozawa suffering a number of foals already.
- 49' Yuto Nagatomo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 54' FC Tōkyō 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.
- 59' Kashif Bangunagande has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 59.
- 63' The FC Tokyo manager makes a substitution. Kota Tawaratsumida departs to be replaced by Keita Endo.
- 66' Poor challenge from Kei Koizumi. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 71' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 72' Gamba Osaka ring the changes. Dawhan has done his job and it is now time for Neta Lavi to step up.
- 77' 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.
- 78' Time for substitution for FC Tokyo. Diego Oliveira is replaced by Kuryu Matsuki.
- 83' Over 83 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 84' Another change for Gamba Osaka made on 84 minute. Isa Sakamoto leaves to be changed by Kota Yamada.
- 85' The Japan Kota Yamada breaks the deadlock on 85 minutes. 0-1!
- 90' Henrique Trevisan catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 90.
- 90' Another substitution for Gamba Osaka to replace Takashi Usami by Riku Matsuda on 90 minute.
- 0-1 the final result. FC Tōkyō will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
FC Tōkyō Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 49
- 9
- 8
- 37
- 4
- 41
- 71
- 44
- 33
- 38
Bench
- 3
- 22
- 39
- 13
- 70
- 7
- 43
Coach
Peter Cklamovski
Gamba Osaka Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Takashi Usami ↓ Riku Matsuda 90'
- 20
- 4
- 22
-
17
Ryoya Yamashita ↓ Shu Kurata 84'
- 2
- 16
- 3
- 23
-
13
Isa Sakamoto ↓ Kota Yamada 84'
-
97
Welton ↓ Shoji Toyama 90'
Bench
- 11
- 1
-
9
Kota Yamada ↑ 84'
-
10
Shu Kurata ↑ 84'
-
46
Riku Matsuda ↑ 90'
-
6
Neta Lavi ↑ 72'
-
40
Shoji Toyama ↑ 90'
Coach
Dani Poyatos
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Diego Oliveira | 6 |
| Kota Tawaratsumida | 3 |
| Leandro | 3 |
| Hwang Uijo | 2 |
| Issam Jebali | 2 |
| Ademilson | 2 |
| Kensuke Nagai | 2 |
| Hwang Uijo | 2 |
Head to Head
FC Tōkyō Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
2.85
FC Tōkyō xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.22
Gamba Osaka xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 87% + Both teams to score 83%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Gamba Osaka win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 5.07
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 2.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 3.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 4.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
Double Chance
FC Tōkyō or Draw
67%
Draw or Gamba Osaka
54%
FC Tōkyō or Gamba Osaka
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 0–1 not predicted0 – 1Actual
2 – 2
6.1%
3 – 2
5.7%
2 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
5.3%
1 – 1
4.6%
1 – 2
4.5%
2 – 3
4.5%
3 – 3
4.2%
4 – 2
4.1%
4 – 1
3.7%
1 – 3
3.3%
4 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — FC Tōkyō
| Handicap | FC Tōkyō covers | Push | Gamba Osaka covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 14% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 17% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 14% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 9% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
FC Tōkyō keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Gamba Osaka keeps clean sheet
7%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

