Tokyo Verdy vs Gamba Osaka
Match recap
Gamba Osaka beat Tokyo Verdy 4–2 in their J1 League fixture. Kishimoto and Ikegaya scored for Tokyo Verdy; Nawata, Nakano, Nawata, and Toyama replied for Gamba Osaka. Tokyo Verdy held 53% possession to 47% for Gamba Osaka.
Analysis
Tokyo Verdy host Gamba Osaka in what promises to be a closely fought encounter. Both sides have shown balanced performances in their recent meetings, but Tokyo's home advantage and attacking midfield creativity could be the difference.
In this competition, Tokyo Verdy and Gamba Osaka have faced each other seven times, with five draws and two wins for Gamba. The matches have been tight, averaging 2.3 goals per game, reflecting a balanced rivalry. Both teams sit close in the league standings, adding to the competitive edge of this fixture.
Tokyo Verdy's attacking midfield duo, Koki Morita and Rei Hirakawa, have been instrumental in creating chances, linking well with forwards like Itsuki Someno, who boasts a high goal conversion rate and consistent recent scoring form. Gamba Osaka's defensive leader Shinnosuke Nakatani will be key in trying to contain Tokyo's forwards. Despite Gamba's superior away scoring rate, Tokyo's home form and creative spark give them a slight edge in this matchup.
Prediction
We predict a 2-1 home win for Tokyo Verdy, with a goalless first half before the home side edges ahead in the second. Expect a competitive match with around four cards shown, reflecting the intensity of this rivalry.
Outcome probability
Key Insights
Tokyo Verdy's attacking midfield creativity
Morita and Hirakawa provide strong creative support, linking well with forwards
Gamba Osaka's superior away scoring rate
Gamba averages 1.6 goals away vs Tokyo's 1.1 home, indicating offensive edge
Someno's consistent scoring form
Someno has scored in multiple recent matches, boosting Tokyo's attack
Nakatani's defensive leadership for Gamba
Nakatani's tackling and passing help contain Tokyo's forwards effectively
No significant injuries reported
Both teams have full squads available, no impact from missing players
Key Takeaways
Tokyo Verdy's home advantage and creative midfield should see them narrowly overcome Gamba Osaka. While the visitors have their strengths, the hosts' recent form and attacking threat make them favourites to take all three points.
- In 7 head-to-head meetings, Tokyo Verdy have won 0, Gamba Osaka 2, with 5 draws.
- Head-to-head matches average 2.3 total goals (6 for Tokyo Verdy, 10 for Gamba Osaka).
- Tokyo Verdy are ranked 5th in their league with 28 points from 18 games (W10 D0 L8).
- Itsuki Someno has scored 5 goals in the last 10 games, showing strong form.
- Koki Morita leads Tokyo Verdy with 4 assists in recent matches.
- Gamba Osaka averages 1.6 goals away compared to Tokyo's 1.1 at home.
- Shinnosuke Nakatani is a defensive stalwart with high tackles and interceptions.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Tokyo Verdy
Away — Gamba Osaka
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Hirakawa
Yellow Card
Nawata
Assist: Tono
Inoue
Yoshihara
Yellow Card
Kishimoto (OG)
Nakano
Assist: Yoshihara
Hirakawa
Matsuhashi
Tono
Sasaki
Yellow Card
Nakano
Yellow Card
Sasaki
Okunuki
Fukuda
Arai
Ikegaya (OG)
Yoshihara
Nawata
Assist: Kishimoto
Toyama
Assist: Nawata
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kashima | 18 | 15 | 0 | 3 | +20 | 45 |
| 4 |  Kawasaki Frontale | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | -2 | 28 |
| 5 |  Tokyo Verdy | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | -4 | 28 |
| 6 |  Urawa | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | +3 | 25 |
Match Statistics
Tokyo Verdy
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 5Ryota InoueD
- 6Kazuya MiyaharaD
- 7Yuan MatsuhashiM
- 9Itsuki SomenoF
- 10Koki MoritaM
- 14Yuya FukudaF
- 15Kaito SuzukiD
- 16Rei HirakawaM
- 21Yuya NagasawaG
- 23Daiki FukazawaM
- 40Yuta AraiF
Substitutes
- 8Kosuke SaitoM
- 17Tetsuyuki InamiM
- 25Issei KumatoriyaF
- 27Ryosuke ShiraiF
- 30Gakuto KawamuraM
- 31Hiroki MawatariG
- 35Shuto TanabeD
- 36Riku MatsudaD
- 45Shimon TeranumaF
Gamba Osaka
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 15Takeru KishimotoD
- 19Ginjiro IkegayaD
- 22Jun IchimoriG
- 27Rin MitoM
- 32Yuki YoshiharaM
- 35T. TonoM
- 38Gaku NawataM
- 42Harumi MinaminoF
- 44Kanji OkunukiM
- 47Shinya NakanoD
- 67Shogo SasakiD
Substitutes
- 31A. ZhangG
- 40Shoji ToyamaF
- 41Jiro NakamuraM
Tokyo Verdy
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuta Arai | F | 73 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2/3 |
| Itsuki Someno | F | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| Daiki Fukazawa | M | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Koki Morita(C) | M | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0/4 |
| Kazuya Miyahara | D | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Inoue Ryota | D | 26 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yuya Fukuda | F | 73 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2/3 |
| Rei Hirakawa | M | 57 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yuan Matsuhashi | M | 57 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Kaito Suzuki | D | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| Yuya Nagasawa | G | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Issei Kumatoriya | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tetsuyuki Inami | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hiroki Mawatari | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Riku Matsuda | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shimon Teranuma | F | 17 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| Ryosuke Shirai | F | 64 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 |
| Kosuke Saito | M | 33 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| Gakuto Kawamura | M | 17 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/3 |
| Shuto Tanabe | D | 33 | 5.9 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Gamba Osaka
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaku Nawata | M | 90 | 9.7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — |
| Shinya Nakano | D | 90 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2/2 |
| Taiki Tono | M | 57 | 7.3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — |
| Rin Mito(C) | M | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Kanji Okunuki | M | 67 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Jun Ichimori | G | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Takeru Kishimoto | D | 90 | 6.5 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/1 |
| Yuki Yoshihara | M | 84 | 6.5 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Harumi Minamino | F | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
| Ginjiro Ikegaya | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shogo Sasaki | D | 67 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Aolin Zhang | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shoji Toyama | F | 23 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| Jiro Nakamura | M | 33 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |