Gamba Osaka vs Kashima Antlers, J. League 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Gamba Osaka vs Kashima Antlers — J. League at Panasonic Stadium Suita.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb | Kashima Antlers | H | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Nov | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 1–4 | L |
| 20 Nov | Nagoya Grampus | H | 1–3 | L |
| 07 Nov | Oita FC Trinita | A | 3–2 | W |
| 03 Nov | Yokohama F.Marinos | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Oct | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb | Gamba Osaka | A | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Nov | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Nov | Oita FC Trinita | H | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Nov | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 4–1 | W |
| 23 Oct | FC Tokyo | A | 2–1 | 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' We are underway at Panasonic Stadium Suita. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' 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.
- 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.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Gamba Osaka and Kashima Antlers are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' Brilliant from the ! Ayase Ueda makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 20.
- 25' Gamba Osaka are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 26' Kosuke Onose is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 30' GOAL! Yuma Suzuki scores on 30.
- 35' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 38' Patric has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 38.
- 43' Kashima Antlers have won 468 goals from 447 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 46' Gamba Osaka manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Hiroto Yamami is hanging Hideki Ishige on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 55' The Gamba Osaka manager makes a substitution. Ryu Takao departs to be replaced by Leandro Pereira.
- 60' The 33-year-old Gen Shoji has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 65' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Gamba Osaka and Kashima Antlers are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 66' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ayase Ueda makes it 1-3.
- 71' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Gamba Osaka needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 73' A change in the Gamba Osaka ranks — Ko Yanagisawa exits the field as Genta Miura enters on 73.
- 78' Gamba Osaka 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.
- 82' Time for substitution for Kashima Antlers. Yuma Suzuki is replaced by Itsuki Someno.
- 87' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- It finishes all square. Gamba Osaka and Kashima Antlers share the spoils 1-3.
Lineups
Gamba Osaka Lineups
Starting XI
- 39
-
6
Ju Sejong ↓ Kohei Okuno 73'
- 8
- 10
- 18
- 3
-
48
Hideki Ishige ↓ Hiroto Yamami 46'
-
13
Ryu Takao ↓ Leandro Pereira 55'
- 24
- 25
-
26
Ko Yanagisawa ↓ Genta Miura 73'
Bench
-
9
Leandro Pereira ↑ 55'
-
5
Genta Miura ↑ 73'
- 14
-
17
Kohei Okuno ↑ 73'
- 2
-
37
Hiroto Yamami ↑ 46'
- 21
Coach
Tomohiro Katanosaka
Kashima Antlers Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 2
- 8
-
40
Yuma Suzuki ↓ Itsuki Someno 82'
-
5
Ikuma Sekigawa ↓ Kento Misao 46'
- 14
-
18
Ayase Ueda ↓ Everaldo 82'
- 10
- 32
- 1
- 20
Bench
-
6
Kento Misao ↑ 46'
- 31
- 11
-
9
Everaldo ↑ 82'
- 22
-
19
Itsuki Someno ↑ 82'
- 33
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Shoma Doi | 4 |
| Ayase Ueda | 3 |
| Yuma Suzuki | 2 |
| Hayato Nakama | 2 |
| Patric | 2 |
| Kosuke Onose | 2 |
| Tiago Alves | 2 |
| Juan | 1 |
Head to Head
Gamba Osaka Form
Kashima Antlers Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.52
Gamba Osaka xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.63
Kashima Antlers xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 77% + Both teams to score 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kashima Antlers win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.15
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 3.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 4.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
Double Chance
Gamba Osaka or Draw
45%
Draw or Kashima Antlers
76%
Gamba Osaka or Kashima Antlers
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kashima Antlers win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
8.1%
1 – 1
7.1%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 2
6%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 3
5.3%
0 – 3
4.8%
2 – 1
4.8%
1 – 4
4.6%
0 – 1
3.9%
2 – 4
3.5%
0 – 4
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Gamba Osaka
| Handicap | Gamba Osaka covers | Push | Kashima Antlers covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 11% | 79% |
| -0.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| +0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +1 | 40% | 20% | 40% |
| +1.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +2 | 60% | 17% | 23% |
| +2.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
Clean Sheet
Gamba Osaka keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

