Gamba Osaka vs Yokohama FC, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Gamba Osaka vs Yokohama FC — J. League at Panasonic Stadium Suita.
- Gamba Osaka 18 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
- Yokohama FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Futoshi Nakamura
- Assistant 1 Takumi Takagi
- Assistant 2 Makoto Bozono (Japan)
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 | Kyōto Sanga FC | 18 | 23 |
| 9 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 18 | 21 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 21 |
| 11 | Kashima Antlers | 18 | 45 |
| 12 | FC Tōkyō | 18 | 37 |
| 13 | FC Machida Zelvia | 18 | 37 |
| 14 | Kawasaki Frontale | 18 | 28 |
| 15 | Tōkyō 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr | Yokohama FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Apr | Kyōto Sanga FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Apr | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Apr | Shonan Bellmare | A | 1–4 | L |
| 18 Mar | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Mar | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr | Gamba Osaka | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Apr | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 0–3 | L |
| 08 Apr | Yokohama F·Marinos | A | 0–5 | L |
| 01 Apr | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Mar | Kyōto Sanga FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 12 Mar | FC Tōkyō | A | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Gamba Osaka this season
Gamba Osaka this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Gamba Osaka
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
1/–
76+
2/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Gamba Osaka
| Issam Jebali | 2 G | 1 A |
| Deniz Hummet | 2 G | |
| Shinnosuke Nakatani | 1 G | |
| Asahi Uenaka | 1 G | |
| Welton | 1 G |
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 currently sit 16 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' named a 4-1-2-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 13' Takashi Usami is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 14' What composure from Takashi Usami! The Japan international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 19' It looks like no one’s ball. Gamba Osaka is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 24' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 29' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 34' Yokohama FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 39' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 43' Boniface Nduka has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 43 minutes.
- 44' That is a Yellow card for Gamba Osaka. Riku Handa will be fuming at that decision.
- 49' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 54' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Gamba Osaka side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 59' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 60' The Yokohama FC manager makes a substitution. Caprini departs to be replaced by Yuri.
- 65' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 67' The supporters are chanting for Mizuki Arai. He replaces Tomoki Kondo on 67 minute.
- 68' Fresh legs for Yokohama FC! Keijiro Ogawa comes on to replace Ryoya Yamashita.
- 69' Gamba Osaka ring the changes. Naohiro Sugiyama has done his job and it is now time for Hiroto Yamami to step up.
- 70' Another change for Gamba Osaka made on 70 minute. Naohiro Sugiyama leaves to be changed by Hiroto Yamami.
- 72' It’s a booking for Yokohama FC player. Hirotaka Mita gets a Yellow card.
- 76' A tactical swap from Gamba Osaka — Ryu Takao on, Riku Handa off on 76 minutes.
- 76' Yokohama FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 76.
- 81' 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 Svend Brodersen suffering a number of foals already.
- 86' Mateus Moraes is ready to make an impact after coming on for Koki Ogawa at the 86 minute mark.
- 87' A tactical swap from Gamba Osaka — Rihito Yamamoto on, Dawhan off on 87 minutes.
- It finishes all square. Gamba Osaka and Yokohama FC share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
Gamba Osaka Lineups
4-1-2-3Starting XI
- 7
- 11
- 5
- 47
- 99
- 24
- 18
- 2
-
3
Riku Handa ↓ Ryu Takao 76'
- 28
-
23
Dawhan ↓ Rihito Yamamoto 87'
Bench
- 9
- 1
- 10
-
6
Rihito Yamamoto ↑ 87'
-
13
Ryu Takao ↑ 76'
- 34
-
37
Hiroto Yamami ↑ 69'
Coach
Daniel Poyatos Algaba
Yokohama FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 49
- 27
- 6
- 25
-
18
Koki Ogawa ↓ Mateus Moraes 86'
- 20
-
7
Ryoya Yamashita ↓ Keijiro Ogawa 68'
- 10
- 2
- 26
-
33
Tomoki Kondo ↓ Mizuki Arai 67'
Bench
-
50
Keijiro Ogawa ↑ 68'
-
4
Yuri ↑ 60'
-
41
Mizuki Arai ↑ 67'
-
19
Mateus Moraes ↑ 86'
- 17
- 21
- 13
Coach
Shuhei Yomoda
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Takashi Usami | 3 |
| Boniface Nduka | 2 |
| Patric | 2 |
| Leandro Pereira | 2 |
| Reo Yasunaga | 1 |
| Kosuke Onose | 1 |
| Ademilson | 1 |
| Ryoya Yamashita | 1 |
Head to Head
Gamba Osaka Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.65
Gamba Osaka xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
Yokohama FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Gamba Osaka or Draw
77%
Draw or Yokohama FC
49%
Gamba Osaka or Yokohama FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.7%
2 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
9.3%
0 – 0
9%
0 – 1
6.1%
1 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
5.1%
3 – 0
5%
2 – 2
4.7%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Gamba Osaka
| Handicap | Gamba Osaka covers | Push | Yokohama FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 23% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Gamba Osaka keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Yokohama FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

