Gamba Osaka vs Tokyo Verdy, J. League 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Dec | Tokyo Verdy | H | 4–1 | W |
| 30 Nov | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Nov | Vissel Kobe | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Oct | Nagoya Grampus | A | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Oct | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 0–5 | L |
| 05 Oct | Kashima Antlers | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Dec | Gamba Osaka | A | 1–4 | L |
| 30 Nov | Kashima Antlers | H | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Nov | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Oct | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Oct | Albirex Niigata | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | Shonan Bellmare | A | 1–0 | W |
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' Temperatures are rising at Suita City Football Stadium as Gamba Osaka face off against Tokyo Verdy in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' Gamba Osaka ring the changes. Shinnosuke Nakatani has done his job and it is now time for Genta Miura to step up.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 20' A moment of madness from Yuta Arai on 20 minutes earns him a card. Tokyo Verdy will be frustrated.
- 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 35' Rei Hirakawa is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Tokyo Verdy so far.
- 40' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Gamba Osaka and Tokyo Verdy are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 43' Issam Jebali makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Gamba Osaka are in front.
- 48' It is a cagey affair so far. Gamba Osaka in their trying to find a way past Tokyo Verdy's compact .
- 49' Makoto Mitsuta adds to his 0 season tally! Gamba Osaka lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 50' Issam Jebali does the damage! The net is bulging and Gamba Osaka surge ahead!
- 55' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 57' The whistle greets Kosuke Saito as he departs to be replaced by Tetsuyuki Inami.
- 58' A tactical swap from Tokyo Verdy — Shuhei Kawasaki on, Yuan Matsuhashi off on 58 minutes.
- 61' The whistle greets Rin Mito as he departs to be replaced by Tokuma Suzuki.
- 65' Goki Yamada has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kazuya Miyahara on 65 minute.
- 70' The home supporters are growing impatient. Gamba Osaka must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 75' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Gamba Osaka and Tokyo Verdy are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Takeru Kishimoto. He replaces Ryoya Yamashita on 76 minute.
- 77' Gamba Osaka make a change. Issam Jebali trudges off to be replaced by Harumi Minamino on 77 minutes.
- 78' What a strike from Itsuki Someno! The score is 3-1.
- 81' Tokyo Verdy ring the changes. Yosuke Uchida has done his job and it is now time for Soma Meshino to step up.
- 86' Tetsuyuki Inami is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Gamba Osaka tonight.
- Gamba Osaka celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Gamba Osaka Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Issam Jebali ↓ Harumi Minamino 77'
- 1
-
10
Shu Kurata ↓ Ryotaro Meshino 61'
- 20
- 4
- 13
- 17
- 2
- 51
- 3
-
27
Rin Mito ↓ Tokuma Suzuki 61'
Bench
-
5
Genta Miura ↑ 10'
-
8
Ryotaro Meshino ↑ 61'
-
15
Takeru Kishimoto ↑ 76'
-
16
Tokuma Suzuki ↑ 61'
- 44
-
42
Harumi Minamino ↑ 77'
- 38
- 18
- 37
Coach
Dani Poyatos
Tokyo Verdy Lineups
Starting XI
-
16
Rei Hirakawa ↓ Taiju Yoshida 65'
-
6
Kazuya Miyahara ↓ Goki Yamada 65'
- 7
-
8
Kosuke Saito ↓ Tetsuyuki Inami 57'
- 9
- 1
- 15
- 19
- 4
- 40
-
26
Yosuke Uchida ↓ Soma Meshino 81'
Bench
-
37
Shuhei Kawasaki ↑ 58'
- 21
-
20
Soma Meshino ↑ 81'
-
17
Tetsuyuki Inami ↑ 57'
-
13
Goki Yamada ↑ 65'
- 27
-
55
Taiju Yoshida ↑ 65'
- 5
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 |
Head to Head
Gamba Osaka Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.58
Gamba Osaka xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57
Tokyo Verdy xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 77% + Both teams to score 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Gamba Osaka 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 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 3.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 4.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
Double Chance
Gamba Osaka or Draw
78%
Draw or Tokyo Verdy
42%
Gamba Osaka or Tokyo Verdy
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Gamba Osaka win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 1
7.2%
3 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
6.2%
2 – 0
5.4%
3 – 2
5.3%
1 – 2
5%
3 – 0
4.5%
4 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
3.8%
4 – 2
3.5%
2 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Gamba Osaka
| Handicap | Gamba Osaka covers | Push | Tokyo Verdy covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -2 | 22% | 17% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 20% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 12% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 6% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Gamba Osaka keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Tokyo Verdy keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.