Gamba Osaka
Panasonic Stadium Suita · Est. 1980
Gamba Osaka's 2026 J1 League Campaign
Gamba Osaka secured 5th place in the 2026 J1 League, amassing 28 points from 18 matches. Their record reflects 10 wins, no draws, and 8 losses, with a goal tally of 31 scored and 25 conceded, finishing with a positive goal difference of six. The season was a rollercoaster, marked by a pattern of alternating wins and losses that kept fans guessing, highlighted by a three-match winning streak as their longest run of success.
At home, Gamba managed five victories but suffered four defeats, scoring 18 goals and conceding 12. Away from home, they showed a bit more grit, winning six times and losing four, with 18 goals for and 16 against. Clean sheets were hard to come by, with only three across the campaign—two at home and one away—showing that defence might have been a bit leaky at times.
Looking ahead, Gamba Osaka will be eager to build on their mixed form and find more consistency to challenge higher up the table. Their ability to turn narrow margins into points could well define their trajectory in future campaigns.
Points trajectory
Manager
Jens Wissing
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
J1 League table
Gamba Osaka's 2026 J1 League Form Analysis
Gamba Osaka’s 2026 campaign paints the picture of a team that just can’t quite settle into a consistent rhythm. With 11 wins, a solitary draw, but eight defeats from 20 matches, their form is decidedly streaky rather than steady. Their biggest winning streak of three games hints at flashes of quality, but the frequent losses suggest a tendency to drop points more to defeat than stalemate.
Interestingly, Gamba Osaka have been more successful away from home, snagging six of their wins on the road compared to five at home. Their attack is reasonably productive, netting 36 goals, but conceding 28 means their goal difference is a modest +8. Defensive solidity remains an issue, with just three clean sheets across all fixtures. Overall, their form is a mixed bag—capable of brilliance but prone to lapses, making for an unpredictable J1 League season.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Biggest results
- Biggest home win5-0
- Biggest away win2-4
- Biggest home loss1-2
- Biggest away loss2-0
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Team Intelligence
Form & Record▾
Last 20 competitive
Injuries▾
No current injuries reported
Advanced Metrics▾
Current Streaks
Competitive matches only
Scored in 4 of last 5 games
Conceded in their last 5 games
No active streak
Won 2 of last 5 games
Lost 2 of last 5 games
Drew 1 of last 5 games
Failed to score in 1 of last 5 games
Gamba Osaka: Home and Away Performance
Gamba Osaka's 2026 campaign paints a picture of contrasting fortunes at home and on the road. They have found the net equally often in both settings, scoring 18 goals at home and 18 away. However, their defensive record tells a different story, conceding fewer goals on home turf (12) compared to 16 away.
Clean sheets have been a rare commodity, with just two at home and one on the road, indicating a defence that can be breached regardless of venue. Interestingly, Gamba have won more matches away (6) than at home (5), suggesting they might fancy themselves as a bit of a travelling circus this season.
Overall, their ability to score consistently is balanced by defensive vulnerabilities, especially away, which could influence their push up the table in the latter stages of the season.
Fipster's Record on Gamba Osaka in 2026
Fipster has been cautiously optimistic but yet to truly find its rhythm with Gamba Osaka this season. With just one scored fixture and unfortunately a miss to show for it, the model's track record remains in its infancy. There's no star performance yet, so it's fair to say Fipster is still building its record on the club in the 2026 J1 League campaign.
Given Gamba Osaka's mixed form, with wins and losses fairly evenly spread, Fipster's cautious approach might be a reflection of the team's unpredictability this season.
Venue
Panasonic Stadium Suita
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Masaaki HigashiguchiGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 18 |  Rui ArakiGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 22 |  Jun IchimoriGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 31 |  A. ZhangGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 |  Shota FukuokaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 |  Riku HandaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 |  Shinnosuke NakataniDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 |  Genta MiuraDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 15 |  Takeru KishimotoDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 19 | Ginjiro IkegayaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 21 |  Ryo HatsuseDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 47 |  Shinya NakanoDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 67 |  Shogo SasakiDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 10 |  Shu KurataMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 13 |  Shuto AbeMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 |  Tokuma SuzukiMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 23 |  Deniz HümmetMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 27 |  Rin MitoMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 32 | Yuki YoshiharaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 35 | T. TonoMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 36 | T. YamamotoMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 41 |  Jiro NakamuraMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 44 |  Kanji OkunukiMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 97 |  Welton FelipeMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 |  Takashi UsamiAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8 |  Ryotaro MeshinoAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 9 |  D. HayashiAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 11 |  Issam JebaliAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 |  Ryoya YamashitaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 37 | N. NakatsumiAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 38 |  Gaku NawataAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 40 |  Shoji ToyamaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 42 |  Harumi MinaminoAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
