J1 League Regular Season - 2
Gamba Osaka 0 - 0 PEN 2-3 Nagoya Grampus
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
29' Issam Jebali
31' Ryoya Yamashita
Sho Inagaki 32'
HT
46' ↓ R. Mito ↑R. Meshino
↓ Y. Yamagishi ↑S. Mori 46'
61' ↓ S. Abe ↑T. Suzuki
61' ↓ I. Jebali ↑G. Nawata
61' ↓ R. Yamashita ↑S. Toyama
↓ Y. Nogami ↑K. Mikuni 61'
↓ K. Nakayama ↑H. Koda 61'
↓ Y. Kimura ↑K. Nagai 61'
68' ↓ S. Sasaki ↑S. Fukuoka
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Gamba Osaka
Goalkeepers
M. Higashiguchi 
OCTOPUS
9
Saves
9
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
R. Handa 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Nakatani 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
S. Sasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
R. Hatsuse 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
S. Abe 
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
62
Passes
4
Duels
R. Mito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
R. Yamashita
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
I. Jebali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
S. Kurata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
H. Minamino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
R. Araki 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Fukuoka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Miura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Nawata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Okunuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Meshino 
SNAKEBITTEN
4
On Target
4
On Target
0
Goals
1.2
xG Wasted
D. Hummet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Toyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nagoya Grampus
Goalkeepers
D. Schmidt
OCTOPUS
7
Saves
7
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Midfielders
Marcus Vinicius
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
K. Nakayama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
S. Inagaki 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
T. Takamine
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
S. Tokumoto
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Y. Kimura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Y. Yamagishi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
A. Pisano
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
K. Mikuni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Mori
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
K. Shiihashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Asano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Koda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Ono
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Yamanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Nagai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/15/2026 | Gamba Osaka | 0 - 0 (PEN 2-3) | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| 10/25/2025 | Nagoya Grampus | 0 - 2 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 04/12/2025 | Gamba Osaka | 2 - 0 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| 10/23/2024 | Gamba Osaka | 3 - 2 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| 05/11/2024 | Nagoya Grampus | 0 - 1 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 10/21/2023 | Gamba Osaka | 0 - 1 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| 05/06/2023 | Nagoya Grampus | 1 - 0 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 08/27/2022 | Nagoya Grampus | 0 - 2 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 04/02/2022 | Gamba Osaka | 3 - 1 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| 11/20/2021 | Gamba Osaka | 1 - 3 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
02/15/2026
10/25/2025
04/12/2025
10/23/2024
05/11/2024
10/21/2023
05/06/2023
08/27/2022
04/02/2022
11/20/2021
Gamba Osaka Win
Nagoya Grampus Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Penalty Drama After a Goalkeeping Masterclass in Suita
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 19/100. An extraordinary display of shot-stopping transformed what should have been a high-scoring thriller into a tactical war of attrition decided from the spot.
The Opening Act
Panasonic Stadium Suita expected a tightly contested top-half clash, but this fixture immediately descended into a chaotic shooting gallery. The Balance of possession was split perfectly down the middle at fifty percent apiece, yet both midfields practically vanished as attackers relentlessly rushed the penalty areas. Gamba Osaka and Nagoya Grampus threw caution completely out the window, generating a staggering combined thirty-eight shots over the course of the match. It was end-to-end warfare with an off-the-charts Intensity that refused to drop. Despite the sheer volume of artillery raining down on both boxes, an eerie reality quickly set in: neither defense was willing to break. The early tactical blueprint was shredded, replaced by a raw, breathless race to see who would blink first under the mounting pressure of an attacking barrage.
The Pivot
The undeniable turning point arrived in the twenty-ninth minute. Issam Jebali thought he had broken the deadlock, sending the home crowd into raptures, only for a clinical VAR intervention to cancel the goal. That overturned decision completely rewired the match psychology. Denied the vital breakthrough, the hosts kept pushing, but the momentum shifted into an awe-inspiring battle of the shot-stoppers. Masaaki Higashiguchi was an absolute titan between the sticks, pulling off nine phenomenal saves to keep his team breathing. Every time an away attacker broke free, they encountered a black-and-blue brick wall. The sheer volume of thwarted chances transformed frustration into pure tactical grit, cementing a fascinating goalkeeping masterclass that overshadowed every outfield player on the pitch.
Resolution
With the scoreboard stubbornly frozen at zeroes after regulation time, the immense Stakes of this top-five league fixture demanded a penalty shootout to separate them. Daniel Schmidt, already boasting a flawless rating after seven vital saves, cemented his legendary status in the ensuing shootout. Nagoya emerged victorious three-two from the spot, stealing the decisive points on the road. The visitors also owed a massive debt to Teruki Hara, whose exceptional defensive marshaling and crucial key passes earned him enormous credit. This gripping result tightens the upper echelon of the league table, proving that even without open-play goals, a shootout triumph built on a foundation of unbelievable goalkeeping heroics can completely alter the momentum of a gritty J1 season campaign.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
By denying Issam Jebali's 29th-minute strike, VAR preserved the deadlock and psychologically shifted the match into an epic battle of goalkeeping resilience.
What made Daniel Schmidt the Man of the Match?
He produced seven crucial saves during regular time to completely shut out the hosts before helping Nagoya secure the decisive penalty shootout victory.
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.
Continental Ambitions Collide in Osaka
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 55/100. With just one point separating third and fifth, this top-four battle at Panasonic Stadium Suita is a vital early test of both sides' continental credentials.
The Setup
A respectable Stakes rating underscores the importance of this J1 League encounter. Gamba Osaka sit third on 17 points, breathing down the necks of the league leaders, but fifth-placed Nagoya Grampus are just one point behind. Curiously, both sides share an identical, erratic run of recent results. Despite that inconsistency, a solid Form profile points to a high-scoring affair; Nagoya are finding the net twice per game on average, bringing massive offensive threat to their hosts' doorstep. A modest Balance rating suggests the visitors might actually have the edge, despite playing away from home.
Key Battle
The standout matchup pits the defensive resilience of Shinnosuke Nakatani against the surging confidence of Yudai Kimura. Nakatani has been marshalling the home backline with supreme authority, but Kimura arrives with a goal to his name and excellent recent displays. This duel will likely dictate which way the crucial points swing.
Our Prediction
Expect an open, chaotic match where attacking instincts override defensive caution. Given Nagoya's slightly sharper edge in front of goal and the home side's vulnerability, we expect the visitors to edge a thriller, outscoring their hosts in a frantic second half.