J1 League Regular Season - 16
Gamba Osaka 0 - 1 FT Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
46' ↓ K. Okunuki ↑H. Minamino
H. Kawabe 49'
↓ M. Kato ↑R. Germain 56'
↓ K. Kinoshita ↑A. Suzuki 56'
N. Arai 61'
65' ↓ D. Hummet ↑T. Usami
S. Higashi (A. Suzuki) 68'
72' ↓ S. Nakano ↑R. Hatsuse
72' ↓ T. Yamamoto ↑Welton
↓ N. Arai ↑T. Matsumoto 75'
79' ↓ R. Meshino ↑S. Kurata
↓ T. Shiotani ↑Y. Chajima 84'
↓ S. Nakamura ↑N. Maeda 84'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Gamba Osaka
Goalkeepers
Rui Araki 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Takeru Kishimoto 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Genta Miura 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shinnosuke Nakatani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shinya Nakano 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Tokuma Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takato Yamamoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Ryoya Yamashita
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ryotaro Meshino
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Kanji Okunuki 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Deniz Hümmet
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Masaaki Higashiguchi 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ryo Hatsuse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ginjiro Ikegaya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shu Kurata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jiro Nakamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gaku Nawata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harumi Minamino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takashi Usami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Welton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Goalkeepers
Osako Keisuke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Shiotani Tsukasa
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Yamasaki Taichi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sasaki Sho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Shuto Nakano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kawabe Hayao 
MAGNET
63
Activity
63
Activity
53
Passes
10
Duels
Arai Naoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Higashi Shunki 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Kato Mutsuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sota Nakamura
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
Kinoshita Kosuke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
BENCH
Issei Ouchi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Shichi Takaaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shimon Kobayashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taishi Matsumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chajima Yusuke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Motoki Ohara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryo Germain
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Akito Suzuki 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
33
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Maeda Naoki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/14/2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 2 - 0 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima |
| 08/16/2025 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 1 - 0 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima |
| 05/11/2025 | Gamba Osaka | 0 - 1 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J1 League | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| 12/08/2024 | Gamba Osaka | 3 - 1 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J1 League | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| 09/11/2024 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 1 - 2 | Gamba Osaka | Emperor Cup | Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima |
| 03/30/2024 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 1 - 1 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima |
| 02/10/2024 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 1 - 2 | Gamba Osaka | Friendlies Clubs | Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima |
| 11/25/2023 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 3 - 0 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | EDION Stadium |
| 03/12/2023 | Gamba Osaka | 1 - 2 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J1 League | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| 08/20/2022 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 5 - 2 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | EDION Stadium |
03/14/2026
08/16/2025
05/11/2025
12/08/2024
09/11/2024
03/30/2024
02/10/2024
11/25/2023
03/12/2023
08/20/2022
Gamba Osaka Win
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Sanfrecce Snatch Points in Tactical Suita Deadlock
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 17/100. In a match that promised fireworks but delivered a slow burn, Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s clinical execution from the bench proved the ultimate difference-maker.
The Opening Stanza
Panasonic Stadium Suita hosted a crucial clash between third-placed Gamba Osaka and Sanfrecce Hiroshima. The opening exchanges were characterized by a surprisingly low Intensity as both sides traded cautious blows. Possession was shared evenly, right down the middle at fifty percent apiece. Gamba managed to create moments of promise, firing off a barrage of 12 total shots, but their lack of cutting edge kept the scoreline entirely blank going into the break.
The Turning Point
The match desperately needed a spark, and it ultimately arrived from the visiting dugout. With the Balance teetering on a knife-edge, the introduction of A. Suzuki at the 56th minute proved to be an inspired substitution. Just twelve minutes later, Suzuki carved out space and provided the pivotal assist for S. Higashi, who calmly found the back of the net to shatter the stalemate. It was the lone moment of true quality in the final third.
The Aftermath
Given the high Stakes in the upper echelons of the J1 League, the hosts pushed hard to salvage a point. However, Shiotani Tsukasa put on a defensive masterclass at the back, anchoring a disciplined defensive unit that racked up 16 tactical fouls to disrupt any rhythm. The low Upset Factor outcome sees Sanfrecce secure their third consecutive victory, continuing their surge up the table, while Gamba's inconsistent campaign hits another stumbling block.
Key Questions
How did substitute Shiotani Tsukasa change the game?
Though he actually started the match, Shiotani's commanding defensive presence anchored the backline, successfully neutralizing Gamba's attackers to secure a vital clean sheet away from home.
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.
A Defining Moment in the Title Race
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 90/100. With just five points separating second and fifth, this heavyweight clash could ultimately dictate the trajectory of the championship.
The Setup
The Stakes could not be higher as Gamba Osaka welcome Sanfrecce Hiroshima to Panasonic Stadium Suita. The visitors enter the fixture mathematically favored despite sitting lower in the table, setting up a Balance dynamic that promises pure tension. Both sides boast formidable attacking metrics, yielding a commanding Form rating that virtually guarantees final third action and a relentlessly entertaining spectacle.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls on the Stars currently lighting up the J1 League. Harumi Minamino has been an absolute revelation in attack for the hosts. His direct physical duels against the tactical positioning of Naoto Arai will dictate the tempo. If Arai cannot disrupt the forward's supply line, the home side will ruthlessly capitalize on the spaces left behind.
Our Prediction
Expect an open, frantic affair where defensive solidity takes a backseat to attacking intent. While Gamba Osaka are likely to strike first through a swift attacking transition, Sanfrecce Hiroshima possess the collective resilience to claw their way back, eventually securing a narrow away victory in a high-scoring thriller.