Gamba Osaka vs FC Tokyo, J. League 2019 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Gamba Osaka vs FC Tokyo — J. League .
- Gamba Osaka 18 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
- FC Tokyo 18 games · 37 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Masaaki Toma
- Referee Satoshi Karakami
- Referee Kentaro Matsui
- Referee Koei Koya
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May | FC Tokyo | H | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Apr | Vegalta Sendai | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Apr | Oita FC Trinita | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Apr | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Apr | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 0–3 | L |
| 30 Mar | Vissel Kobe | H | 3–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May | Gamba Osaka | A | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Apr | Matsumoto Yamaga FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Apr | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Apr | Kashima Antlers | H | 3–1 | W |
| 06 Apr | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Mar | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Gamba Osaka | FC Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #12 |
| 28 | Points | 37 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 10 / 0 / 8 | W / D / L | 13 / 0 / 5 |
| 61 | Scored | 55 |
| 53 | Conceded | 42 |
| +8 | GD | +13 |
| 1.56 | PPG | 2.06 |
| 56% | Win % | 72% |
Key Stats
36%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Gamba Osaka this season
Gamba Osaka this season
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Tokyo this season
FC Tokyo this season
Gamba Osaka are 5th (28 pts). FC Tokyo are 12th (37 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Gamba Osaka
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Tokyo
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at as Gamba Osaka face off against FC Tōkyō in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' 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.
- 10' The 28-year-old Takahiro Ko has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' Gamba Osaka is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Gamba Osaka in their trying to find a way past FC Tōkyō's compact .
- 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 30' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Tōkyō needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 35' 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 Shu Kurata suffering a number of foals already.
- 37' Oh Jaeseok catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 37.
- 42' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Tōkyō is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 45' Takahiro Ko was booked on 45.
- 46' Yasuyuki Konno has so much to prove this time. He replaces Takahiro Ko on 46 minute.
- 50' The referee calls foul for Yojiro Takahagi. He receives a Yellow card.
- 55' 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.
- 60' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Gamba Osaka and FC Tōkyō are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 64' Yojiro Takahagi makes way for Kotaro Omori at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Tokyo.
- 69' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 69 minutes.
- 74' Fresh legs for FC Tokyo! Na Sangho comes on to replace Kensuke Nagai.
- 76' Gamba Osaka player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 81' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Gamba Osaka and FC Tōkyō are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 86' It looks surprising Gamba Osaka does not make any changes. Ademilson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kim Younggwon on 90.
- The points are shared — Gamba Osaka 0-0 FC Tōkyō. Honours even.
Lineups
Gamba Osaka Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 16
- 1
- 8
- 22
- 13
- 7
- 10
- 14
-
28
Takahiro Ko ↓ Yasuyuki Konno 46'
- 9
Bench
- 21
- 5
- 23
-
15
Yasuyuki Konno ↑ 46'
- 40
- 38
- 6
Coach
Tsuneyasu Miyamoto
FC Tokyo Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 20
- 33
- 25
- 6
- 10
- 18
-
8
Yojiro Takahagi ↓ Kotaro Omori 64'
-
11
Kensuke Nagai ↓ Na Sangho 74'
- 9
- 15
Bench
- 16
- 29
-
39
Kotaro Omori ↑ 64'
- 27
-
17
Na Sangho ↑ 74'
- 1
- 32
Coach
Kenta Hasegawa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Diego Oliveira | 6 |
| Leandro | 3 |
| Kota Tawaratsumida | 3 |
| Takashi Usami | 2 |
| Diego Oliveira | 2 |
| Hwang Uijo | 2 |
| Issam Jebali | 2 |
| Ademilson | 2 |
Head to Head
Gamba Osaka Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
2.45
Gamba Osaka xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.49
FC Tokyo xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 86% + Both teams to score 83%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 4.94
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 2.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 3.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 4.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
Double Chance
Gamba Osaka or Draw
60%
Draw or FC Tokyo
62%
Gamba Osaka or FC Tokyo
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 0–0 not predicted0 – 0Actual
2 – 2
6.4%
1 – 2
5.5%
2 – 1
5.4%
2 – 3
5.3%
3 – 2
5.2%
1 – 1
5%
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 3
4.3%
3 – 1
4.3%
2 – 4
3.3%
4 – 2
3.2%
1 – 4
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Gamba Osaka
| Handicap | Gamba Osaka covers | Push | FC Tokyo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 12% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 16% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 16% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 12% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
Gamba Osaka keeps clean sheet
9%
✗
FC Tokyo keeps clean sheet
10%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

