Thursday , 2 July 2026

Gamba Osaka vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2025
Gamba Osaka
2 – 5
Full Time
Cerezo Osaka FC
Fri 14 Feb 2025 · 10:00 UTC Suita City Football Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Gamba Osaka vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League at Suita City Football 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 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

8
4
10
Gamba Osaka 22 games · Avg 2.5 goals Cerezo Osaka FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-02-14 Gamba Osaka 2–5 Cerezo Osaka FC 2024-10-02 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–0 Gamba Osaka 2024-05-06 Gamba Osaka 1–0 Cerezo Osaka FC 2023-10-28 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–0 Gamba Osaka 2023-05-03 Gamba Osaka 1–2 Cerezo Osaka FC

Recent Form

Gamba Osaka
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Feb Cerezo Osaka FC H 2–5 L
08 Dec Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 3–1 W
30 Nov Albirex Niigata A 1–0 W
09 Nov Jubilo Iwata A 4–3 W
23 Oct Nagoya Grampus H 3–2 W
18 Oct Kawasaki Frontale A 1–1 D
Cerezo Osaka FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Feb Gamba Osaka A 5–2 W
08 Dec FC Tōkyō A 0–3 L
30 Nov Kashima Antlers H 0–2 L
09 Nov Avispa Fukuoka H 1–0 W
03 Nov Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo A 1–1 D
19 Oct Jubilo Iwata H 1–2 L

Season Stats

Gamba Osaka Cerezo Osaka FC
#5 Position #2
28 Points 31
18 Played 18
10 / 0 / 8 W / D / L 11 / 0 / 7
61 Scored 48
53 Conceded 38
+8 GD +10
1.56 PPG 1.72
56% Win % 61%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
32% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
22% Clean Sheets
Gamba Osaka this season
28% Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season

Gamba Osaka are 5th (28 pts). Cerezo Osaka FC are 2nd (31 pts).

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
Cerezo Osaka FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
4/1
31-45
3/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/3
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Suita City Football Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Gamba Osaka and Cerezo Osaka FC.
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Gamba Osaka is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 7' Goal! Sota Kitano scores his 8 goal in 369 matches.
  • 12' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 17' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Gamba Osaka and Cerezo Osaka FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 22' It is a cagey affair so far. Gamba Osaka in their trying to find a way past Cerezo Osaka FC's compact .
  • 27' Both keepers have barely been tested. Gamba Osaka and Cerezo Osaka FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 31' Neta Lavi adds to his 0 season tally! Gamba Osaka lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 36' Over 36 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 41' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 46' Magnificent from Sota Kitano! That is 8 goals in 369 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Dani Poyatos will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 52' GOAL! Shinji Kagawa fires home to make it 1-3!
  • 54' The deadlock is broken! Keisuke Kurokawa gets on the scoresheet on 54 minutes.
  • 59' Gamba Osaka are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cerezo Osaka FC backline.
  • 63' What composure from Shunta Tanaka! The Japan international strokes it home. 2-4.
  • 66' The whistle greets Gaku Nawata as he departs to be replaced by Shu Kurata.
  • 71' Gamba Osaka are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cerezo Osaka FC's shape.
  • 73' The supporters are chanting for Thiago Andrade. He replaces Hayato Okuda on 73 minute.
  • 74' A change in the Gamba Osaka ranks — Ryoya Yamashita exits the field as Rin Mito enters on 74.
  • 79' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 82' Time for substitution for Cerezo Osaka FC. Rafael Ratao is replaced by Motohiko Nakajima.
  • 87' Shoji Toyama is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kanji Okunuki at the 87 minute mark.
  • 90' A change in the Cerezo Osaka FC ranks — Sota Kitano exits the field as Ryuya Nishio enters on 90.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Gamba Osaka 2-5 Cerezo Osaka FC.

Lineups

Gamba Osaka Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dani Poyatos

Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Arthur Papas

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Hiroaki Okuno 3
Hiroto Yamami 3
Sota Kitano 2
Leo Ceara 2
Ademilson 2
Neta Lavi 2
Dawhan 1
Yusuke Maruhashi 1

Head to Head

2025-02-14 Gamba Osaka 2–5 Cerezo Osaka FC 2024-10-02 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–0 Gamba Osaka 2024-05-06 Gamba Osaka 1–0 Cerezo Osaka FC 2023-10-28 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–0 Gamba Osaka 2023-05-03 Gamba Osaka 1–2 Cerezo Osaka FC

Gamba Osaka Form

2025-02-14 Gamba Osaka 2–5 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2024-12-08 Gamba Osaka 3–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W 2024-11-30 Albirex Niigata 0–1 Gamba Osaka W 2024-11-09 Jubilo Iwata 3–4 Gamba Osaka W 2024-10-23 Gamba Osaka 3–2 Nagoya Grampus W 2024-10-18 Kawasaki Frontale 1–1 Gamba Osaka D

Cerezo Osaka FC Form

2025-02-14 Gamba Osaka 2–5 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2024-12-08 FC Tōkyō 3–0 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2024-11-30 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–2 Kashima Antlers L 2024-11-09 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–0 Avispa Fukuoka W 2024-11-03 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 1–1 Cerezo Osaka FC D 2024-10-19 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–2 Jubilo Iwata L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.81 Gamba Osaka xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.92 Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 91% + Both teams to score 88%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Gamba Osaka39% Draw21% Cerezo Osaka FC40%
Actual: Cerezo Osaka FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes88% 0% No12%
Avg goals/match: 5.73
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 99%
1%
± 1.5 98%
2%
± 2.5 91%
9%
± 3.5 80%
20%
± 4.5 66%
34%

Double Chance

Gamba Osaka or Draw
60%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
61%
Gamba Osaka or Cerezo Osaka FC
79%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Gamba Osaka33% Draw31% Cerezo Osaka FC36%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–5 not predicted
2 – 5
Actual
2 – 2
5.4%
2 – 3
5.2%
3 – 2
5%
3 – 3
4.8%
1 – 2
4.1%
2 – 1
3.9%
1 – 3
3.8%
2 – 4
3.8%
3 – 1
3.6%
3 – 4
3.5%
4 – 2
3.5%
4 – 3
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Gamba Osaka

Handicap Gamba Osaka covers Push Cerezo Osaka FC covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 11% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 15% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 57% — 43%
+1 57% 16% 27%
+1.5 73% — 27%
+2 73% 12% 15%
+2.5 85% — 15%

Clean Sheet

Gamba Osaka keeps clean sheet
6% ✓
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
7% ✓

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