Thursday , 2 July 2026

Nagoya Grampus vs Gamba Osaka, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2023
Nagoya Grampus
1 – 0
Full Time
Gamba Osaka
Sat 6 May 2023 · 10:00 UTC Toyota Stadium 28,613 HT 45' · FT 45'
Sho Inagaki 67' 1–0
Y 33' Dawhan
Y 39' Juan Alano
Y 56' Hideki Ishige
Ryuji Izumi 63' Y
Y 78' Takashi Usami
Y 87' Shota Fukuoka
Y 90' Keisuke Kurokawa

Overview

Match Preview

Nagoya Grampus vs Gamba Osaka — J. League at Toyota Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Yudai Yamamoto
  • Assistant 1 Isao Nishihashi
  • Assistant 2 Yukimasa Anai

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 Tōkyō 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

10
5
9
Nagoya Grampus 24 games · Avg 3.0 goals Gamba Osaka
Last 5 meetings
2023-05-06 Nagoya Grampus 1–0 Gamba Osaka 2022-08-27 Nagoya Grampus 0–2 Gamba Osaka 2022-04-02 Gamba Osaka 3–1 Nagoya Grampus 2021-11-20 Gamba Osaka 1–3 Nagoya Grampus 2021-04-22 Nagoya Grampus 2–0 Gamba Osaka

Recent Form

Nagoya Grampus
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 May Gamba Osaka H 1–0 W
03 May Vissel Kobe H 2–2 D
29 Apr Yokohama F·Marinos A 1–1 D
23 Apr Shonan Bellmare H 2–2 D
15 Apr Kawasaki Frontale A 2–1 W
09 Apr Urawa Red Diamonds H 0–0 D
Gamba Osaka
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 May Nagoya Grampus A 0–1 L
03 May Cerezo Osaka FC H 1–2 L
29 Apr Kashima Antlers A 0–4 L
23 Apr Yokohama FC H 1–1 D
15 Apr Kyoto Sanga FC A 1–2 L
09 Apr Kawasaki Frontale H 2–0 W

Season Stats

Nagoya Grampus Gamba Osaka
#3 Position #5
31 Points 28
18 Played 18
10 / 0 / 8 W / D / L 10 / 0 / 8
46 Scored 61
44 Conceded 53
+2 GD +8
1.72 PPG 1.56
56% Win % 56%

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
58% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
28% Clean Sheets
Nagoya Grampus this season
22% Clean Sheets
Gamba Osaka this season

Nagoya Grampus are 3rd (31 pts). Gamba Osaka are 5th (28 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Nagoya Grampus
0-15
2/1
16-30
2/4
31-45
5/4
46-60
4/3
61-75
3/1
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Gamba Osaka
0-15
2/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
1/4
46-60
1/1
61-75
3/2
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Nagoya Grampus have kicked off against Gamba Osaka. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' Nagoya Grampus currently sit 3 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 15' Ryotaro Meshino is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Gamba Osaka so far.
  • 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 25' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Daniel Poyatos Algaba will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 30' A quiet spell here at Toyota Stadium. Gamba Osaka seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 33' That is a Yellow card for Gamba Osaka. Dawhan will be fuming at that decision.
  • 38' Gamba Osaka is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 39' Juan was booked on 39.
  • 44' Nagoya Grampus are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Gamba Osaka backline.
  • 46' The Nagoya Grampus bench stirs into life. Takuya Uchida is withdrawn and Kensuke Nagai gets his opportunity.
  • 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
  • 56' Hideki Ishige has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 56.
  • 57' Nagoya Grampus ring the changes. Kazuki Nagasawa has done his job and it is now time for Takuji Yonemoto to step up.
  • 58' A change in the Nagoya Grampus ranks — Kazuki Nagasawa exits the field as Takuji Yonemoto enters on 58.
  • 61' The crowd applauds Ryotaro Meshino as he leaves the pitch. Ryu Takao steps in for Gamba Osaka.
  • 63' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ryuji Izumi.
  • 67' A goal from the Japan international Sho Inagaki! He fires home on 67 to make it 1-0!
  • 70' Time for substitution for Gamba Osaka. Dawhan is replaced by Rihito Yamamoto.
  • 71' Gamba Osaka ring the changes. Issam Jebali has done his job and it is now time for Musashi Suzuki to step up.
  • 76' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 78' The referee calls foul for Takashi Usami. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 79' Yuki Nogami is replacing Mateus for the Nagoya Grampus side.
  • 83' The supporters are chanting for Hiroto Yamami. He replaces Juan on 83 minute.
  • 87' Poor challenge from Shota Fukuoka. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 90' The referee shows Gamba Osaka player a Yellow card on 90.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Gamba Osaka.

Lineups

Nagoya Grampus Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kenta Hasegawa

Gamba Osaka Lineups

4-1-2-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Daniel Poyatos Algaba

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jo 4
Jo 4
Patric 3
Ademilson 3
Takeru Kishimoto 2
Takashi Usami 2
Yoichiro Kakitani 2
Isa Sakamoto 2

Head to Head

2023-05-06 Nagoya Grampus 1–0 Gamba Osaka 2022-08-27 Nagoya Grampus 0–2 Gamba Osaka 2022-04-02 Gamba Osaka 3–1 Nagoya Grampus 2021-11-20 Gamba Osaka 1–3 Nagoya Grampus 2021-04-22 Nagoya Grampus 2–0 Gamba Osaka

Nagoya Grampus Form

2023-05-06 Nagoya Grampus 1–0 Gamba Osaka W 2023-05-03 Nagoya Grampus 2–2 Vissel Kobe D 2023-04-29 Yokohama F·Marinos 1–1 Nagoya Grampus D 2023-04-23 Nagoya Grampus 2–2 Shonan Bellmare D 2023-04-15 Kawasaki Frontale 1–2 Nagoya Grampus W 2023-04-09 Nagoya Grampus 0–0 Urawa Red Diamonds D

Gamba Osaka Form

2023-05-06 Nagoya Grampus 1–0 Gamba Osaka L 2023-05-03 Gamba Osaka 1–2 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2023-04-29 Kashima Antlers 4–0 Gamba Osaka L 2023-04-23 Gamba Osaka 1–1 Yokohama FC D 2023-04-15 Kyoto Sanga FC 2–1 Gamba Osaka L 2023-04-09 Gamba Osaka 2–0 Kawasaki Frontale W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.84 Nagoya Grampus xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.27 Gamba Osaka xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 87% + Both teams to score 83%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Nagoya Grampus53% Draw19% Gamba Osaka28%
Actual: Nagoya Grampus win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes83% 0% No17%
Avg goals/match: 5.11
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 99%
1%
± 1.5 96%
4%
± 2.5 87%
13%
± 3.5 73%
27%
± 4.5 56%
44%

Double Chance

Nagoya Grampus or Draw
72%
Draw or Gamba Osaka
47%
Nagoya Grampus or Gamba Osaka
81%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Nagoya Grampus40% Draw33% Gamba Osaka27%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 1–0 not predicted
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
6.1%
3 – 2
5.7%
2 – 1
5.6%
3 – 1
5.1%
2 – 3
4.6%
1 – 1
4.6%
1 – 2
4.5%
3 – 3
4.3%
4 – 2
4%
4 – 1
3.6%
1 – 3
3.3%
4 – 3
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Nagoya Grampus

Handicap Nagoya Grampus covers Push Gamba Osaka covers
-2.5 18% — 82%
-2 18% 14% 67%
-1.5 33% — 67%
-1 33% 17% 50%
-0.5 50% — 50%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 14% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 9% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Nagoya Grampus keeps clean sheet
11% ✗
Gamba Osaka keeps clean sheet
7% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.