Thursday , 2 July 2026

Yokohama FC vs Gamba Osaka, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2021
Yokohama FC
3 – 1
Full Time
Gamba Osaka
Wed 25 Aug 2021 · 10:00 UTC Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 5' Ju Sejong
R 45' Yota Sato
Masahiko Inoha 90' Y
Yusuke Matsuo 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Yokohama FC vs Gamba Osaka — J. League at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium.

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

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Yokohama FC 8 games · Avg 2.5 goals Gamba Osaka
Last 5 meetings
2021-08-25 Yokohama FC 3–1 Gamba Osaka 2021-05-30 Gamba Osaka 2–0 Yokohama FC 2020-12-16 Yokohama FC 0–2 Gamba Osaka 2020-08-08 Gamba Osaka 2–1 Yokohama FC

Recent Form

Yokohama FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Aug Gamba Osaka H 3–1 W
21 Aug Cerezo Osaka FC A 1–3 L
14 Aug Vegalta Sendai A 0–0 D
09 Aug Nagoya Grampus H 2–0 W
11 Jul Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 1–0 W
27 Jun Shimizu S-Pulse H 1–1 D
Gamba Osaka
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Aug Yokohama FC A 1–3 L
21 Aug FC Tōkyō H 0–0 D
13 Aug Shimizu S-Pulse A 1–0 W
09 Aug Tokushima Vortis A 1–2 L
06 Aug Yokohama F·Marinos H 2–3 L
03 Aug Vegalta Sendai A 1–0 W

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
22% Clean Sheets
Gamba Osaka this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Yokohama FC and Gamba Osaka get this one started.
  • 5' The referee has no hesitation. Ju Sejong is booked for Gamba Osaka — Yellow card on 5.
  • 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 15' It looks surprising Yokohama FC does not make any changes. Tiago Alves has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Masanobu Matsunami might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 25' Genta Miura has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 30' It’s high time Masanobu Matsunami made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 35' Yokohama FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 40' Gamba Osaka fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 45' Controversy at the stadium! Yota Sato argues furiously but the Red card stands.
  • 48' What composure from Yuji Ono! The Japan international strokes it home. 0-1.
  • 50' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Arthur makes no mistake. 1-1!
  • 55' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 60' Yutaro Hakamata has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gabriel on 60 minute.
  • 65' Yokohama FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 66' The crowd applauds Tiago Alves as he leaves the pitch. Shu Kurata steps in for Gamba Osaka.
  • 71' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 75' A change in the Yokohama FC ranks — Maguinho exits the field as Yota Maejima enters on 75.
  • 76' The supporters are chanting for Leandro Pereira. He replaces Takashi Usami on 76 minute.
  • 80' Felipe Vizeu puts Yokohama FC on the lead.
  • 85' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 87' Yokohama FC make a change. Yuya Takagi trudges off to be replaced by Eijiro Takeda on 87 minutes.
  • 89' A change in the Gamba Osaka ranks — Yosuke Ideguchi exits the field as Hiroki Fujiharu enters on 89.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Masahiko Inoha on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Yokohama FC will be frustrated.
  • Yokohama FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Yokohama FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tomonobu Hayakawa

Gamba Osaka Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Masanobu Matsunami

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2021-08-25 Yokohama FC 3–1 Gamba Osaka 2021-05-30 Gamba Osaka 2–0 Yokohama FC 2020-12-16 Yokohama FC 0–2 Gamba Osaka 2020-08-08 Gamba Osaka 2–1 Yokohama FC

Yokohama FC Form

2021-08-25 Yokohama FC 3–1 Gamba Osaka W 2021-08-21 Cerezo Osaka FC 3–1 Yokohama FC L 2021-08-14 Vegalta Sendai 0–0 Yokohama FC D 2021-08-09 Yokohama FC 2–0 Nagoya Grampus W 2021-07-11 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0–1 Yokohama FC W 2021-06-27 Yokohama FC 1–1 Shimizu S-Pulse D

Gamba Osaka Form

2021-08-25 Yokohama FC 3–1 Gamba Osaka L 2021-08-21 Gamba Osaka 0–0 FC Tōkyō D 2021-08-13 Shimizu S-Pulse 0–1 Gamba Osaka W 2021-08-09 Tokushima Vortis 2–1 Gamba Osaka L 2021-08-06 Gamba Osaka 2–3 Yokohama F·Marinos L 2021-08-03 Vegalta Sendai 0–1 Gamba Osaka W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.45 Yokohama FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15 Gamba Osaka xG
I would bet for: Yokohama FC or Gamba Osaka 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Yokohama FC45% Draw27% Gamba Osaka28%
Actual: Yokohama FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Yokohama FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Gamba Osaka
55%
Yokohama FC or Gamba Osaka
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Yokohama FC30% Draw48% Gamba Osaka22%
Actual: Yokohama FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
1 – 0
9.8%
0 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
8.6%
2 – 0
7.6%
0 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2.6%

Asian Handicap — Yokohama FC

Handicap Yokohama FC covers Push Gamba Osaka covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 13% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 21% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 17% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Yokohama FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
Gamba Osaka keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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