Tokyo Verdy vs Gamba Osaka, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Tokyo Verdy vs Gamba Osaka — J. League at Ajinomoto Stadium.
- Tokyo Verdy 18 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
- Gamba Osaka 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Gamba Osaka | H | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Feb | FC Machida Zelvia | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Feb | Kashima Antlers | A | 0–4 | L |
| 16 Feb | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Dec | Kyoto Sanga FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Nov | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 4–5 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Tokyo Verdy | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Feb | Fagiano Okayama FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Feb | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Feb | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 2–5 | L |
| 08 Dec | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 3–1 | W |
| 30 Nov | Albirex Niigata | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Tokyo Verdy | Gamba Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #5 |
| 28 | Points | 28 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 10 / 0 / 8 | W / D / L | 10 / 0 / 8 |
| 29 | Scored | 61 |
| 32 | Conceded | 53 |
| -3 | GD | +8 |
| 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
29%
Clean Sheets
Tokyo Verdy this season
Tokyo Verdy this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Gamba Osaka this season
Gamba Osaka this season
Tokyo Verdy are 15th (28 pts). Gamba Osaka are 5th (28 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Tokyo Verdy
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
–/3
46-60
–/3
61-75
1/1
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)
Tokyo Verdy
| Naoki Hayashi | 2 G |
| Shuhei Mizoguchi | 1 G |
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' The wait is over. Tōkyō Verdy get us underway at Ajinomoto Stadium.
- 5' 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.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' Gamba Osaka come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 16' Fresh legs for Tokyo Verdy! Yuan Matsuhashi comes on to replace Kaito Chida.
- 21' Gamba Osaka is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 26' The 30-year-old Juan Alano has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 31' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 36' Shota Fukuoka has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 41' Itsuki Someno has so much to prove this time. He replaces Goki Yamada on 41 minute.
- 46' Another change for Tokyo Verdy made on 46 minute. Hiroto Yamami leaves to be changed by Yuya Fukuda.
- 51' Supporters expect more eagerness from Hiroto Yamami, as he is very good at scoring at Ajinomoto Stadium with 4 goals in the last 3 games.
- 56' Tōkyō Verdy currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 61' It looks like no one’s ball. Tōkyō Verdy is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 66' Yuto Tsunashima is having his name booked by the referee on 66.
- 71' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 75' That looks like a foul for a card for Issam Jebali.
- 79' Yuan Matsuhashi was booked on 79.
- 79' Tokuma Suzuki is ready to make an impact after coming on for Rin Mito at the 79 minute mark.
- 84' Juan Alano has so much to prove this time. He replaces Shu Kurata on 84 minute.
- 85' Goal! Issam Jebali scores his 20 goal in 176 matches.
- 85' The whistle greets Yuya Fukuda as he departs to be replaced by Issei Kumatoriya.
- 89' Soma Meshino is replacing Kosuke Saito for the Tokyo Verdy side.
- 90' Yudai Kimura gets the nod from Tokyo Verdy. He replaces Yuan Matsuhashi and will look to change the dynamic.
- Gamba Osaka celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Tokyo Verdy Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 1
- 11
- 5
- 3
- 23
- 13
- 40
Bench
- 16
- 14
- 9
- 19
- 21
- 4
- 10
- 20
- 25
Coach
Hiroshi Jofuku
Gamba Osaka Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
-
10
Shu Kurata ↓ Juan Alano 84'
-
24
Yusei Egawa ↓ Shogo Sasaki 46'
- 4
- 6
- 22
-
17
Ryoya Yamashita ↓ Shinya Nakano 90'
- 2
- 15
- 3
-
27
Rin Mito ↓ Tokuma Suzuki 79'
Bench
- 1
-
47
Juan Alano ↑ 84'
-
67
Shogo Sasaki ↑ 46'
- 40
-
33
Shinya Nakano ↑ 90'
-
16
Tokuma Suzuki ↑ 79'
-
51
Makoto Mitsuta ↑ 46'
- 42
- 38
Coach
Dani Poyatos
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Issam Jebali | 3 |
| Makoto Mitsuta | 1 |
| Harumi Minamino | 1 |
| Itsuki Someno | 1 |
| Dawhan | 1 |
| Koki Morita | 1 |
Head to Head
Tokyo Verdy Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.58
Tokyo Verdy xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.87
Gamba Osaka xG
I would bet for:
Tokyo Verdy or Gamba Osaka 75% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Gamba Osaka win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.45
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Tokyo Verdy or Draw
58%
Draw or Gamba Osaka
68%
Tokyo Verdy or Gamba Osaka
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.3%
1 – 2
8.5%
2 – 1
7.2%
2 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.6%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
5.2%
0 – 0
4.6%
1 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
4.2%
2 – 0
4%
3 – 1
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Tokyo Verdy
| Handicap | Tokyo Verdy covers | Push | Gamba Osaka covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 16% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 19% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 13% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Tokyo Verdy keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Gamba Osaka keeps clean sheet
21%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.