J1 League Regular Season - 15
Nagoya Grampus 2 - 1 FT Gamba Osaka
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
8' S. Inagaki (K. Nakayama)
S. Abe 12'
↓ S. Abe ↑T. Yamamoto 17'
31' Y. Kimura (T. Hara)
HT
↓ H. Minamino ↑D. Hummet 63'
↓ T. Usami ↑R. Meshino 63'
↓ K. Okunuki ↑S. Nakano 63'
66' ↓ Y. Yamagishi ↑K. Nagai
66' ↓ R. Izumi ↑T. Uchida
74' ↓ Y. Asano ↑H. Koda
R. Meshino 80'
↓ R. Yamashita ↑J. Nakamura 81'
85' ↓ S. Tokumoto ↑Y. Nogami
85' ↓ T. Takamine ↑M. Ono
R. Mito 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Nagoya Grampus
Goalkeepers
Daniel Schmidt 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Teruki Hara 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Haruya Fujii
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shuhei Tokumoto 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Yuya Asano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Sho Inagaki 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Tomoki Takamine
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Katsuhiro Nakayama 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Forwards
Ryuji Izumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Yudai Kimura
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
Yuya Yamagishi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
BENCH
Alexandre Pisano 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yuki Nogami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kennedy Egbus Mikuni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuya Uchida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Masahito Ono
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hidemasa Koda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taichi Kikuchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kensuke Nagai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shungo Sugiura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gamba Osaka
Goalkeepers
Rui Araki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ginjiro Ikegaya 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Genta Miura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shinnosuke Nakatani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryo Hatsuse
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
71%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Shuto Abe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
17
Entry
Rin Mito 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.5
Rating
Ryoya Yamashita
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Takashi Usami
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Kanji Okunuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
Harumi Minamino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
63
Entry
BENCH
Masaaki Higashiguchi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Shinya Nakano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takeru Kishimoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takato Yamamoto 
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
69
Passes
9
Duels
Jiro Nakamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tokuma Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryotaro Meshino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Deniz Hümmet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Issam Jebali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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
Nagoya Grampus Win
Gamba Osaka Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Grampus Claim Summit Clash at Toyota Stadium
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 41/100. This thrilling 2-1 victory hands Nagoya Grampus a massive psychological advantage in a crucial top-of-the-table clash where both sides entered level on points.
Early Breakthrough
The Stakes were exceptionally high as second and third place clashed at Toyota Stadium, with both teams locked on 25 points. Nagoya Grampus did not wait long to ignite the home crowd. Just eight minutes into the contest, S. Inagaki latched onto a sharp pass from K. Nakayama to drill an early opener into the back of the net. This explosive start set off a wave of high Intensity that dictated the early tempo. While Gamba Osaka attempted to dictate the rhythm, ultimately controlling possession with 59% of the ball, they found themselves completely stifled in the final third. The hosts absorbed the pressure intelligently, happily allowing their opponents to pass sideways while waiting for the perfect moment to strike again on the counter.
Clinical Execution
The pivotal moment that firmly broke the match's Balance arrived in the 31st minute. A brilliant piece of buildup play saw T. Hara deliver a precise assist to Y. Kimura, who made no mistake and doubled the hosts' advantage. Down by two, the visitors pushed forward desperately, resulting in a flurry of action at both ends. The match transformed into an open shootout, generating 24 total shots as both attacks surged. However, goalkeeping heroics kept the scoreline respectable, with eight saves recorded between the sticks. At the heart of the home defence, Haruya Fujii delivered a masterclass, organizing the backline and consistently frustrating the visitors' creative players to earn a well-deserved man-of-the-match accolade.
Late Consolation
As the clock ticked down, the tempo naturally dropped, but the visitors refused to surrender completely. Their persistence finally paid dividends deep into stoppage time when R. Mito found a breakthrough in the 95th minute to salvage some pride. It was a dramatic late twist, but merely a consolation as the referee's final whistle blew seconds later to confirm the 2-1 result. Despite losing the possession battle, the home side was vastly superior in terms of shot volume, registering 15 attempts to their opponents' nine. This monumental victory catapults Grampus forward in the standings, leaving their rivals behind to rethink their strategy. As the J1 League campaign progresses, this six-pointer will undoubtedly be remembered as a defining moment in the title race.
Key Questions
Who scored the opening goal of the match?
S. Inagaki scored the opening goal for Nagoya Grampus in the 8th minute, assisted by K. Nakayama.
When did Gamba Osaka score their only goal?
R. Mito scored a late consolation goal for Gamba Osaka deep into stoppage time at the 95th minute.
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.
Top-Tier Drama in J1 Title Race
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 96/100. With both sides tied on points at the top end of the table, this clash is an uncompromising battle for title-chasing momentum.
The Setup
On May 06, 2026, Toyota Stadium will host a genuine six-pointer. Nagoya Grampus sit in second, deadlocked on 21 points with third-placed Gamba Osaka. The Stakes are massive as both sides look to break away from the pursuing pack. Gamba arrive as ruthless away specialists, boasting an exceptional win rate on the road, while both teams bring a combined goal expectancy that promises fireworks. A perfectly tight Balance rating reflects how evenly matched these outfits are. Neither side's Form is flawless, having traded wins and losses recently, but their aggressive attacking intent makes this a pure spectacle.
Key Battle
The attacking Stars on display will dictate terms. For the hosts, Yudai Kimura brings ruthless efficiency to the final third, stretching defenses with intelligent runs. He will be matched in intensity by Gamba Osaka's Ryoya Yamashita, who acts as the away side's creative spark. Whoever wins this duel of attacking instincts will decisively tip the scales for their side.
Our Prediction
Expect a fiercely contested affair where defenses are stretched to breaking point. Gamba's away prowess makes them dangerous on the counter, but Nagoya's home advantage should prove crucial in the closing stages. We see Nagoya edging out a dramatic 2-1 victory after a relentless, end-to-end battle.