J1 League Gameweek 5
Gamba Osaka 3 - 2 FT V-varen Nagasaki
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Futmetrix Verdict
43
FT
Mon, Oct 12
Coventry
4-1
Newcastle
โก Form
47
โ๏ธ Balance
95
๐ Stakes
0
โญ Stars
72
Futmetrix Verdict
66
FT
Mon, Oct 12
Atalanta
3-1
Venezia
โก Intensity
86
โ๏ธ Balance
31
๐ Stakes
0
๐ฒ Upset
0
Atalanta strike early, Venezia stay sunk.
Futmetrix Verdict
59
FT
Mon, Oct 12
Al-Wasl FC
1-3
Al-Ahli Jeddah
โก Intensity
63
โ๏ธ Balance
54
๐ Stakes
12
๐ฒ Upset
0
Clinical Al-Ahli secure vital away victory.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
13' D. Hummet (I. Jebali)
Matheus Jesus 21'
Matheus Jesus (N. Campbell) 27'
HT
51' S. Nakatani (T. Suzuki)
โ R. Yamada โDiego Pituca 62'
62' โ T. Suzuki โS. Abe
62' โ K. Okunuki โWelton
โ N. Campbell โY. Iwasaki 69'
โ M. Hasegawa โT. Kasayanagi 69'
73' โ I. Jebali โG. Nawata
83' H. Onaga
โ Thiago โR. Yamasaki 88'
88' โ R. Yamashita โS. Kurata
88' โ D. Hummet โH. Minamino
โ S. Yoneda โT. Matsumoto 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Gamba Osaka
Goalkeepers
Masaaki Higashiguchi 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Takeru Kishimoto 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
Genta Miura 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shinnosuke Nakatani 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Riku Handa 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Tokuma Suzuki 
MAGNET
63
Activity
63
Activity
58
Passes
5
Duels
Rin Mito
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
72
Passes
13
Duels
Ryoya Yamashita 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Issam Jebali 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Kanji Okunuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Forwards
Deniz Hรผmmet 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.9
Rating
BENCH
Rui Araki 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ryo Hatsuse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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
Shuto Abe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gaku Nawata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Welton Felipe 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Makoto Mitsuta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harumi Minamino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V-varen Nagasaki
Goalkeepers
Masaaki Goto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Hijiri Onaga 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Hayato Teruyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yusei Egawa
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
61%
Duel Win %
S. Yoneda 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
28%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Midfielders
Hotaru Yamaguchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riku Yamada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Norman Campbell
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Matheus Jesus 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8
Rating
Motoki Hasegawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Forwards
Thiago Santana
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
14%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
BENCH
Go Hatano
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kazuki Kushibiki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Masahiro Sekiguchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Pituca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tsubasa Kasayanagi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takashi Sawada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Matsumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryogo Yamasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuto Iwasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/25/2026 | V-varen Nagasaki | 1 - 1 (PEN 5-6) | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | Peace Stadium |
| 03/08/2026 | Gamba Osaka | 3 - 2 | V-varen Nagasaki | J1 League | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| 02/01/2025 | Gamba Osaka | 5 - 5 | V-varen Nagasaki | Friendlies Clubs | Gosamaru Athletic Field |
| 06/26/2019 | Gamba Osaka | 0 - 2 | V-varen Nagasaki | J-League Cup | Suita City Football Stadium (Suita) |
| 06/19/2019 | V-varen Nagasaki | 1 - 4 | Gamba Osaka | J-League Cup | transcosmos Stadium Nagasaki (Isahaya) |
| 11/24/2018 | Gamba Osaka | 2 - 1 | V-varen Nagasaki | J1 League | Suita City Football Stadium |
| 04/14/2018 | V-varen Nagasaki | 3 - 0 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | Nagasaki Prefectural Stadium |
| 09/01/2013 | Gamba Osaka | 1 - 2 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | Expo '70 Commemorative Stadium |
| 03/10/2013 | V-varen Nagasaki | 1 - 3 | Gamba Osaka | J2 League | Nagasaki Prefectural Sports Park Athletics Stadium |
04/25/2026
03/08/2026
02/01/2025
06/26/2019
06/19/2019
11/24/2018
04/14/2018
09/01/2013
03/10/2013
Gamba Osaka Win
V-varen Nagasaki Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -6
P: 5 GD: -9
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Gamba Osaka
V-varen Nagasaki
Gamba Osaka
V-varen Nagasaki
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Chaos and Comebacks at Panasonic Stadium Suita
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 71/100. A relentless display of attacking intent from Gamba Osaka ultimately broke V-varen Nagasaki's resolute counter-attacking setup.
Early Exchanges
Gamba Osaka stepped onto the pitch and immediately dominated possession, commanding 61% of the ball. The Balance shifted swiftly when D. Hummet slotted home an early opener in the 13th minute, courtesy of a sharp pass from I. Jebali. It looked like a routine home victory was brewing. However, V-varen Nagasaki had completely different plans. Despite generating a mere 0.53 expected goals all match, the visitors were utterly lethal on the break. Matheus Jesus flipped the script entirely, netting a stunning brace inside 14 minutes. His second goal, assisted by N. Campbell, left the home crowd silenced as the visitors snatched an unexpected 2-1 lead.
The Midfield Engine
Trailing at the break, Gamba Osaka cranked up the Intensity. The turning point wasn't just a single strike, but a systemic suffocation of the visitors' midfield orchestrated largely by Rin Mito. Operating with absolute authority, Mito dictated the tempo and choked off Nagasaki's passing lanes. This relentless pressure paid dividends in the 51st minute when S. Nakatani converted a clever ball from T. Suzuki to level the scoreline. The momentum swung violently back to the hosts, turning the Suita pitch into a shooting gallery. Gamba amassed 16 total shots to Nagasaki's 7, relentlessly hammering at the visitors' defensive block.
A Dramatic Conclusion
The final twenty minutes became a pure exercise in survival for the away side. Gamba forced 8 corners and camped entirely inside the Nagasaki half, refusing to settle for a draw. The sheer volume of offensive pressure eventually triggered an unforced error. In the 83rd minute, a devastating own goal by H. Onaga gifted Gamba the ultimate reward. The 3-2 scoreline accurately reflects the chaotic, topsy-turvy nature of the afternoon, yet Gamba's underlying metricsโspecifically their commanding 2.56 xGโproved they earned every bit of this comeback. This dramatic result injects crucial momentum into Gamba's campaign, leaving Nagasaki to ponder a frustrating collapse.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
An early opener sparked immediate retaliation, leading to clinical Nagasaki counter-attacks followed by relentless, sustained home pressure.
How did Gamba Osaka complete the comeback from behind?
After Nakatani's crucial equalizer, Gamba's suffocating possession forced a decisive 83rd-minute own goal to seal the hard-fought win.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Gamba's Top-Four Push Meets Nagasaki Resistance
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 53/100. A victory for Gamba cements their continental ambitions, while Nagasaki desperately needs three points to bridge the gap to the league's elite.
The Setup
On March 08, 2026, Panasonic Stadium Suita hosts a pivotal encounter. Gamba Osaka sit comfortably in third place with 17 points, dreaming of a top-four finish. In contrast, eighth-placed V-varen Nagasaki arrive seeking to close a five-point gap. Despite a relatively modest Stakes rating for this stage of the regular season, an off-the-charts Stars metric guarantees fireworks. Both sides have shown erratic Form recently, characterized by a win-loss-win pattern that suggests defensive vulnerabilities. With a combined average of nearly three goals per game, do not expect a cagey affair.
Key Battle
The attacking dynamism of Deniz Hรผmmet for the hosts will be fiercely contested by the visitors' creative engine, Matheus Jesus. Hรผmmet has been a reliable goal threat, while Jesus unlocks defenses with incisive passing. However, the ultimate difference-maker might be Masaaki Higashiguchi between the posts for Gamba; his heroic shot-stopping has repeatedly bailed out a leaky backline.
Our Prediction
We expect a high-scoring home win. Nagasaki's attack will find gaps, but Gamba's superior firepower and exceptional goalkeeping will see them over the line in a 3-2 thriller.