Gamba Osaka vs Tokyo Verdy, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Gamba Osaka vs Tokyo Verdy — J. League at Suita City Football Stadium.
- Gamba Osaka 18 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
- Tokyo Verdy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep | Tokyo Verdy | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Sep | Kyoto Sanga FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Sep | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Aug | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Aug | Vissel Kobe | A | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Aug | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep | Gamba Osaka | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Sep | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Sep | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 2–0 | W |
| 31 Aug | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 3–2 | W |
| 25 Aug | Kashima Antlers | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Aug | FC Tokyo | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Gamba Osaka | Tokyo Verdy | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #15 |
| 28 | Points | 28 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 10 / 0 / 8 | W / D / L | 10 / 0 / 8 |
| 61 | Scored | 29 |
| 53 | Conceded | 32 |
| +8 | GD | -3 |
| 1.56 | PPG | 1.56 |
| 56% | Win % | 56% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Gamba Osaka this season
Gamba Osaka this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Tokyo Verdy this season
Tokyo Verdy this season
Gamba Osaka are 5th (28 pts). Tokyo Verdy are 15th (28 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Gamba Osaka
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Tokyo Verdy
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Gamba Osaka and Tokyo Verdy has kicked off!
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Dani Poyatos will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' Hijiri Onaga has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' The 25-year-old Fuki Yamada has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 25' 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.
- 30' With 0 assists to his name this season, Takeru Kishimoto is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Gamba Osaka.
- 35' Yudai Kimura, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 37' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Takeru Kishimoto on 37 minutes.
- 42' Gamba Osaka are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Tokyo Verdy's shape.
- 47' Over 47 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 52' The energy levels are beginning to show. Hiroshi Jofuku might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 56' A change in the Gamba Osaka ranks — Kota Yamada exits the field as Isa Sakamoto enters on 56.
- 60' Tokyo Verdy manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tomoya Miki is hanging Fuki Yamada on the field on 60 minute.
- 65' Tokyo Verdy are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 70' Tokyo Verdy is showing some good football. However, Tokyo Verdy are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 71' Juan Alano has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ryoya Yamashita on 71 minute.
- 74' Dawhan makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Gamba Osaka are in front.
- 79' A quiet spell here at Suita City Football Stadium. Gamba Osaka seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 81' The whistle greets Dawhan as he departs to be replaced by Rin Mito.
- 82' Tokyo Verdy ring the changes. Yudai Kimura has done his job and it is now time for Goki Yamada to step up.
- 84' Yuta Matsumura has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kazuya Miyahara on 84 minute.
- 89' The whistle greets Hijiri Onaga as he departs to be replaced by Yuan Matsuhashi.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Gamba Osaka Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
9
Kota Yamada ↓ Isa Sakamoto 56'
- 20
- 4
- 22
-
17
Ryoya Yamashita ↓ Juan Alano 71'
- 2
-
15
Takeru Kishimoto ↓ Riku Handa 56'
- 16
- 23
-
97
Welton ↓ Yuya Fukuda 81'
Bench
-
47
Juan Alano ↑ 71'
-
14
Yuya Fukuda ↑ 81'
- 6
- 25
-
3
Riku Handa ↑ 56'
-
27
Rin Mito ↑ 81'
-
13
Isa Sakamoto ↑ 56'
Coach
Dani Poyatos
Tokyo Verdy Lineups
Starting XI
-
22
Hijiri Onaga ↓ Yuan Matsuhashi 89'
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 1
-
20
Yudai Kimura ↓ Goki Yamada 82'
-
18
Fuki Yamada ↓ Tomoya Miki 60'
- 15
- 3
- 23
Bench
- 14
-
47
Yuta Matsumura ↑ 84'
-
33
Yuan Matsuhashi ↑ 89'
- 21
- 4
-
10
Tomoya Miki ↑ 60'
-
27
Goki Yamada ↑ 82'
Coach
Hiroshi Jofuku
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Issam Jebali | 3 |
| Dawhan | 1 |
| Koki Morita | 1 |
| Makoto Mitsuta | 1 |
| Harumi Minamino | 1 |
| Itsuki Someno | 1 |
Gamba Osaka Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.97
Gamba Osaka xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.6
Tokyo Verdy xG
I would bet for:
Gamba Osaka or Tokyo Verdy 75% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.57
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
Gamba Osaka or Draw
69%
Draw or Tokyo Verdy
57%
Gamba Osaka or Tokyo Verdy
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5.5%
3 – 1
5.5%
1 – 0
5%
3 – 2
4.4%
0 – 0
4.2%
0 – 1
3.9%
0 – 2
3.6%
1 – 3
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Gamba Osaka
| Handicap | Gamba Osaka covers | Push | Tokyo Verdy covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 14% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 19% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 16% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Gamba Osaka keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Tokyo Verdy keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

