J1 League Regular Season - 9
Gamba Osaka 2 - 0 FT Kyoto Sanga
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
11' Welton
13' D. Hummet
Hidehiro Sugai 18'
Temma Matsuda 37'
HT
46' ↓ Welton ↑R. Meshino
↓ T. Matsuda ↑F. Honda 46'
↓ H. Arai ↑K. Sato 56'
↓ M. Okugawa ↑R. Nakano 61'
↓ S. Yoon ↑Souza Alex 61'
65' ↓ I. Jebali ↑S. Kurata
74' ↓ S. Abe ↑T. Suzuki
74' ↓ D. Hummet ↑H. Minamino
75' R. Meshino (R. Handa)
↓ H. Sugai ↑T. Hirato 76'
Alex Souza 84'
85' ↓ R. Yamashita ↑S. Toyama
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Gamba Osaka
Goalkeepers
M. Higashiguchi 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
R. Handa 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
G. Miura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Nakatani 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
R. Hatsuse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
S. Abe
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
R. Mito 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
R. Yamashita
PROVOCATEUR
6
Fouls Won
6
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
I. Jebali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Welton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
D. Hummet 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
R. Araki 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
T. Kishimoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Ikegaya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Kurata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Nawata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Meshino 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
H. Minamino
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
S. Toyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kyoto Sanga
Goalkeepers
G. Ota 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Defenders
S. Fukuda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Suzuki 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Henrique Trevisan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Sugai
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Midfielders
Joao Pedro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Yoon 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
2
Blocks
T. Matsuda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
M. Okugawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Marco Tulio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Arai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
BENCH
K. Kakoi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Asada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Hiraoka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Sato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Nakano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Hirato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Honda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Souza Alex
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Sakai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2026 | Gamba Osaka | 2 - 0 | Kyoto Sanga | J1 League | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| 06/28/2025 | Kyoto Sanga | 3 - 1 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | Sanga Stadium by Kyocera |
| 04/29/2025 | Gamba Osaka | 2 - 1 | Kyoto Sanga | J1 League | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| 09/22/2024 | Kyoto Sanga | 2 - 2 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | Sanga Stadium by Kyocera |
| 04/03/2024 | Gamba Osaka | 0 - 0 | Kyoto Sanga | J1 League | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| 07/08/2023 | Gamba Osaka | 1 - 0 | Kyoto Sanga | J1 League | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| 05/24/2023 | Gamba Osaka | 0 - 1 | Kyoto Sanga | J-League Cup | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| 04/15/2023 | Kyoto Sanga | 2 - 1 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | Sanga Stadium by Kyocera |
| 03/08/2023 | Kyoto Sanga | 1 - 3 | Gamba Osaka | J-League Cup | Sanga Stadium by Kyocera |
| 07/30/2022 | Gamba Osaka | 1 - 1 | Kyoto Sanga | J1 League | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
04/04/2026
06/28/2025
04/29/2025
09/22/2024
04/03/2024
07/08/2023
05/24/2023
04/15/2023
03/08/2023
07/30/2022
Gamba Osaka Win
Kyoto Sanga Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Gamba Osaka Starve Kyoto Sanga in One-Sided Summit Clash
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. What was billed as a nail-biting battle at the summit dissolved into a tactical mismatch, as Gamba Osaka completely dismantled their rivals and starved Kyoto of a single shot on target.
The Early Siege
With both sides locked on 17 points at the summit of the table, the Stakes at Panasonic Stadium Suita could not have been higher for this highly anticipated fixture. Yet, what was billed as a tightly contested league clash failed to deliver much Balance right from the kickoff. Gamba Osaka immediately seized control of the midfield, operating with a relentless tempo that Kyoto Sanga simply could not match. The crucial breakthrough arrived swiftly in the 13th minute when D. Hummet found the back of the net, rewarding the hosts for their suffocating early pressure. Despite edging possession at 53%, the home side dictated every meaningful passage of play, leaving Kyoto to spend the entire first half chasing shadows and utterly unable to penetrate Gamba's resolute defensive lines.
The Tactical Stranglehold
As the match progressed into the second half, Gamba's attacking supremacy morphed into an absolute barrage on the visitors' penalty area. A staggering 21 shots to 6 highlighted the sheer Intensity of the hosts' forward play, turning the pitch into a tactical shooting gallery. In the engine room, Rin Mito and Shuto Abe orchestrated proceedings beautifully, cutting off passing lanes and reducing Kyoto's expected goals to a miserable 0.09. The definitive killer blow finally came in the 75th minute. An incisive ball from R. Handa unlocked the weary visiting defence, allowing substitute R. Meshino to calmly slot home. This perfectly timed super-sub intervention extinguished any lingering hopes of a Kyoto comeback.
Aftermath at the Summit
The final whistle confirmed a comprehensive 2-0 victory that felt vastly wider than the scoreline suggested. A total absence of any significant Upset Factor meant Gamba cruised to the finish line without their goalkeeper needing to make a single meaningful save throughout the ninety minutes. This statement result sees Gamba draw level on points with Kyoto, injecting massive drama into the early-season title race narrative. For the outclassed visitors, failing to register even a solitary shot on target in such a crucial top-three fixture will trigger serious alarm bells back at the training ground. They must quickly find a way to rediscover their attacking edge before their next league encounter.
Key Questions
How did substitute Rin Mito change the game?
Though actually starting the match, Mito dictated the midfield tempo entirely. Earning a stellar 7.9 rating, his outstanding distribution ensured Gamba maintained their suffocating tactical dominance throughout.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Summit Clash Looms as Gamba Host Kyoto in J1 Showdown
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 95/100. Both sides are deadlocked on 17 points, making this early-season six-pointer a brutal test of title credentials.
The Setup
The Stakes are skyrocketing for this April 04, 2026 clash. Gamba Osaka have shown a wildly inconsistent Form, alternating wins and losses in their last five. However, Kyoto Sanga arrive as road warriors, winning 60% of their away trips. With the Balance on a knife-edge, Panasonic Stadium Suita will host a genuine battle for J1 supremacy.
Key Battle
Expect fireworks when Gamba's prolific attacker Deniz Hümmet squares off against Kyoto's Shinnosuke Fukuda. A high Stars rating guarantees that individual brilliance will define this crucial matchup.
Our Prediction
Our take: Gamba Osaka 2-1 Kyoto Sanga. With a combined 2.8 expected goals per game between these sides, expect an offensive shootout. Gamba’s slight edge on home turf will help them snatch late points in a thriller.