FC Tokyo vs Gamba Osaka, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Tokyo vs Gamba Osaka — J. League at National Stadium.
- FC Tokyo 18 games · 37 pts (2026/27)
- Gamba Osaka 18 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr | Gamba Osaka | H | 3–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Apr | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Apr | Fagiano Okayama FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Apr | Tokyo Verdy | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Mar | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr | FC Tokyo | A | 0–3 | L |
| 20 Apr | Yokohama FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Apr | Nagoya Grampus | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Apr | FC Machida Zelvia | H | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Mar | Albirex Niigata | A | 3–3 | D |
Season Stats
| FC Tokyo | 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
35%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
71%
Clean Sheets
FC Tokyo this season
FC Tokyo this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Gamba Osaka this season
Gamba Osaka this season
FC Tokyo are 12th (37 pts). Gamba Osaka are 5th (28 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Tokyo
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
4/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
4/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Gamba Osaka
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
1/–
76+
2/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Tokyo
| Motoki Nagakura | 5 G | 2 A |
| Marcelo Ryan | 3 G | 2 A |
| Soma Anzai | 3 G |
Gamba Osaka
| Issam Jebali | 2 G | 1 A |
| Deniz Hummet | 2 G | |
| Shinnosuke Nakatani | 1 G | |
| Asahi Uenaka | 1 G | |
| Welton | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. FC Tokyo host Gamba Osaka — let the battle begin!
- 5' FC Tokyo are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Gamba Osaka backline.
- 7' Teppei Oka has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 7.
- 12' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Tokyo and Gamba Osaka are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 17' 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.
- 22' Kei Koizumi has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 418 appearances.
- 27' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 32' Keisuke Kurokawa has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 7 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 37' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Tokyo in their trying to find a way past Gamba Osaka's compact .
- 42' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Tokyo side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 47' Over 47 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 52' FC Tokyo is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 57' Japan international Teppei Oka has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 62' A change in the FC Tokyo ranks — Maki Kitahara exits the field as Kota Tawaratsumida enters on 62.
- 67' The energy levels are beginning to show. Rikizo Matsuhashi might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 71' FC Tokyo ring the changes. Keita Endo has done his job and it is now time for Kento Hashimoto to step up.
- 76' FC Tokyo has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 80' The crowd applauds Ryoya Yamashita as he leaves the pitch. Takeru Kishimoto steps in for Gamba Osaka.
- 85' Gamba Osaka is showing some good football. However, Gamba Osaka are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 86' Kota Tawaratsumida does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Tokyo surge ahead!
- 89' The FC Tokyo bench stirs into life. Kei Koizumi is withdrawn and Leon Nozawa gets his opportunity.
- 90' What a strike from Takahiro Ko! The score is 2-0.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from FC Tokyo to claim maximum points.
Lineups
FC Tokyo Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 10
- 22
- 37
- 30
- 41
- 19
- 32
- 7
- 16
- 53
Bench
- 18
- 99
- 39
- 8
- 4
- 13
- 33
- 17
- 28
Coach
Rikizo Matsuhashi
Gamba Osaka Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
-
47
Juan Alano ↓ Takashi Usami 71'
- 20
- 4
- 22
- 17
- 2
- 16
-
51
Makoto Mitsuta ↓ Deniz Hummet 89'
- 3
-
27
Rin Mito ↓ Shu Kurata 80'
Bench
-
7
Takashi Usami ↑ 71'
- 1
- 5
-
10
Shu Kurata ↑ 80'
- 8
- 33
-
15
Takeru Kishimoto ↑ 80'
-
23
Deniz Hummet ↑ 89'
- 42
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 Tokyo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
3.25
FC Tokyo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.18
Gamba Osaka xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 89% + Both teams to score 84%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Tokyo win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 5.43
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 2.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 3.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 4.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
Double Chance
FC Tokyo or Draw
75%
Draw or Gamba Osaka
44%
FC Tokyo or Gamba Osaka
81%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–0 not predicted3 – 0Actual
3 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
5.4%
2 – 1
5.2%
4 – 2
4.7%
4 – 1
4.4%
3 – 3
4.2%
2 – 3
3.9%
1 – 1
3.7%
1 – 2
3.5%
4 – 3
3.4%
5 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — FC Tokyo
| Handicap | FC Tokyo covers | Push | Gamba Osaka covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -2 | 25% | 16% | 60% |
| -1.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| -1 | 40% | 17% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 12% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 7% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
FC Tokyo keeps clean sheet
12%
✗
Gamba Osaka keeps clean sheet
5%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.