Gamba Osaka vs Kashima Antlers, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Gamba Osaka vs Kashima Antlers — J. League at Suita City Football Stadium.
- Gamba Osaka 18 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
- Kashima Antlers 18 games · 45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May | Kashima Antlers | H | 0–1 | L |
| 25 May | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 May | Vissel Kobe | A | 2–3 | L |
| 11 May | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 May | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 May | Shonan Bellmare | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May | Gamba Osaka | A | 1–0 | W |
| 25 May | Yokohama F.Marinos | A | 1–3 | L |
| 17 May | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 May | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 May | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 May | FC Machida Zelvia | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Gamba Osaka | Kashima Antlers | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #11 |
| 28 | Points | 45 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 10 / 0 / 8 | W / D / L | 15 / 0 / 3 |
| 61 | Scored | 40 |
| 53 | Conceded | 20 |
| +8 | GD | +20 |
| 1.56 | PPG | 2.50 |
| 56% | Win % | 83% |
Key Stats
36%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
32%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Gamba Osaka this season
Gamba Osaka this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season
Kashima Antlers this season
Gamba Osaka are 5th (28 pts). Kashima Antlers are 11th (45 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Gamba Osaka
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kashima Antlers
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Gamba Osaka have kicked off against Kashima Antlers. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 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.
- 9' GOAL! Leo Ceara fires home to make it 0-1!
- 14' Ryoya Yamashita has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 19' 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.
- 24' Gamba Osaka currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 29' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 34' Gamba Osaka is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 39' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Gamba Osaka side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 44' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 49' Kashima Antlers are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 54' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Gamba Osaka and Kashima Antlers are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 59' The Kashima Antlers manager makes a substitution. Koki Anzai departs to be replaced by Keisuke Tsukui.
- 60' The Kashima Antlers manager makes a substitution. Gaku Shibasaki departs to be replaced by Yuta Higuchi.
- 65' Kashima Antlers fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 70' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 75' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 76' Gamba Osaka manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Welton is hanging Ryoya Yamashita on the field on 76 minute.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Yuta Matsumura. He replaces Ryotaro Araki on 81 minute.
- 86' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Gamba Osaka and Kashima Antlers are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 90' A change in the Gamba Osaka ranks — Keisuke Kurokawa exits the field as Shinya Nakano enters on 90.
- Gamba Osaka will have plenty to reflect on. Kashima Antlers were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Gamba Osaka Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 47
- 20
- 4
- 6
- 22
-
17
Ryoya Yamashita ↓ Welton 76'
- 2
- 51
- 3
- 23
Bench
- 5
- 10
- 24
-
33
Shinya Nakano ↑ 90'
- 15
-
97
Welton ↑ 76'
- 42
- 38
- 18
Coach
Dani Poyatos
Kashima Antlers Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Leo Ceara ↓ Kyosuke Tagawa 59'
-
10
Gaku Shibasaki ↓ Yuta Higuchi 60'
- 55
-
2
Koki Anzai ↓ Keisuke Tsukui 59'
- 40
- 25
- 77
-
71
Ryotaro Araki ↓ Yuta Matsumura 81'
- 1
-
20
Yu Funabashi ↓ Kento Misao 59'
- 3
Bench
-
6
Kento Misao ↑ 59'
-
11
Kyosuke Tagawa ↑ 59'
-
14
Yuta Higuchi ↑ 60'
- 29
-
27
Yuta Matsumura ↑ 81'
- 28
-
23
Keisuke Tsukui ↑ 59'
- 32
- 17
Coach
Toru Oniki
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Shoma Doi | 4 |
| Ayase Ueda | 3 |
| Tiago Alves | 2 |
| Yuma Suzuki | 2 |
| Hayato Nakama | 2 |
| Patric | 2 |
| Kosuke Onose | 2 |
| Koki Machida | 1 |
Head to Head
Gamba Osaka Form
Kashima Antlers Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.43
Gamba Osaka xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.05
Kashima Antlers xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 66% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kashima Antlers win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.48
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Gamba Osaka or Draw
52%
Draw or Kashima Antlers
73%
Gamba Osaka or Kashima Antlers
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kashima Antlers win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.9%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
6.3%
2 – 1
6.3%
1 – 3
6%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
4.5%
2 – 3
4.3%
0 – 3
4.3%
1 – 0
3.8%
2 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Gamba Osaka
| Handicap | Gamba Osaka covers | Push | Kashima Antlers covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 14% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +1 | 49% | 20% | 30% |
| +1.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +2 | 70% | 15% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
Gamba Osaka keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
25%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.