J1 League Gameweek 6
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2 - 0 FT Gamba Osaka
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⚖️ Balance
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🏆 Stakes
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⭐ Stars
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⚖️ Balance
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🏆 Stakes
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vs
Venezia
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⚡ Form
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⚖️ Balance
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🏆 Stakes
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⭐ Stars
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
32' Taishi Matsumoto
41' N. Arai (H. Kawabe)
HT
46' ↓ T. Matsumoto ↑T. Shiotani
↓ R. Meshino ↑I. Jebali 46'
Shuto Abe 49'
↓ K. Okunuki ↑R. Yamashita 60'
61' ↓ K. Kinoshita ↑R. Germain
↓ S. Abe ↑Welton 61'
Takeru Kishimoto 66'
67' S. Nakamura (R. Germain)
70' ↓ H. Kawabe ↑S. Sasaki
70' ↓ A. Suzuki ↑M. Kato
↓ D. Hummet ↑G. Nawata 76'
Takeru Kishimoto 85'
Takeru Kishimoto 85'
↓ S. Kurata ↑R. Handa 86'
88' ↓ Kim Ju-Sung ↑T. Shichi
Riku Handa 89'
90'+2 Taichi Yamasaki
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Goalkeepers
Keisuke Osako 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Taichi Yamasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hayato Araki 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
54%
Duel Win %
Kim Ju-sung 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Shuto Nakano 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Hayao Kawabe 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Taishi Matsumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Naoto Arai 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Akito Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Sota Nakamura
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Kosuke Kinoshita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
Issei Ouchi 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tsukasa Shiotani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sho Sasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takaaki Shichi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daiki Suga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Motoki Ohara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Naoki Maeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryo Germain 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
30
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Mutsuki Kato
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Gamba Osaka
Goalkeepers
Masaaki Higashiguchi
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Takeru Kishimoto 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
5
Fouls
5
Rating
Genta Miura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shinnosuke Nakatani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryo Hatsuse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Shuto Abe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Rin Mito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kanji Okunuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
60
Entry
Shu Kurata
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ryotaro Meshino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Deniz Hümmet
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
BENCH
Rui Araki
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Philipp Max
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riku Handa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tokuma Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gaku Nawata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Welton Felipe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harumi Minamino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Issam Jebali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryoya Yamashita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/10/2026 | Gamba Osaka | 0 - 1 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J1 League | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| 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 |
05/10/2026
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
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Win
Gamba Osaka Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -10
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -5
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Gamba Osaka
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Gamba Osaka
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Siege at Edion Peace Wing
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. Snapping a dismal losing streak, Hiroshima delivered an attacking masterclass that dismantled a high-flying Osaka side and reset their season's trajectory.
Early Barrage
Entering this crucial domestic fixture at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima, the momentum heavily favoured the visitors. Sanfrecce Hiroshima were dragging the weight of a miserable four-match losing streak, while Gamba Osaka arrived sitting comfortably in the upper echelons of the table. However, the hosts immediately flipped the script, establishing a phenomenal level of Intensity that pinned the visitors deep into their own half. The home side edged possession but dominated the territory, launching an absolute attacking siege. Their aggressive intent paid dividends just before the break. In the 41st minute, H. Kawabe carved open the visiting defence, finding N. Arai, who provided a clinical finish to break the deadlock. It was a deserved reward for a team that ultimately racked up twenty shots, relentlessly testing the opposition goalkeeper.
The Killer Blow
Trailing after the interval, the visitors attempted to recalibrate, but the Balance of power remained firmly with the hosts. Sanfrecce continued to apply immense set-piece pressure, earning ten corners throughout the contest and refusing to let their opponents establish any meaningful rhythm. Gamba Osaka were restricted to just six total attempts, desperately struggling to find a focal point in the final third. The defining killer blow arrived in the 67th minute, orchestrated by an inspired substitution. Coming off the bench, R. Germain immediately injected fresh attacking thrust. He threaded a perfectly weighted assist into the path of S. Nakamura, who dispatched the chance with supreme confidence to double the advantage. This crucial second goal effectively shattered any remaining resistance, transforming a tense, one-goal margin into a comfortable cushion for a side desperate to rebuild their confidence.
Seeing Red
With a two-goal deficit and time rapidly slipping away, Gamba Osaka’s frustration visibly boiled over in the closing stages. The Upset Factor was already remarkably high given the contrasting form of both squads, but the visitors' misery was compounded in the 85th minute. Takeru Kishimoto committed a reckless foul that left the referee with no choice but to produce a straight red card. Reduced to ten men, any faint hope of a miraculous late comeback was entirely extinguished. The massive Stakes surrounding this victory cannot be understated for the home side; halting a disastrous slide with such an emphatic performance provides a vital psychological reset. Meanwhile, the visiting outfit must quickly diagnose how their formidable league standing translated into such a toothless, disjointed display on the road, missing a golden opportunity to cement their title credentials.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Takeru Kishimoto impact the match?
Occurring in the 85th minute, it completely killed any late momentum for Gamba Osaka, allowing Hiroshima to comfortably see out the final moments.
What made Naoto Arai the Man of the Match?
He broke the deadlock with a crucial 41st-minute goal and consistently unlocked the opposition defence by providing four key passes.
How did substitute Naoto Arai change the game?
Though actually starting the match, Arai fundamentally changed the dynamic by scoring the opener and dictating the attacking rhythm 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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Top Four Ambitions Collide as Sanfrecce Host Gamba
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 68/100. With only four points separating these sides in the race for continental qualification, Sanfrecce Hiroshima face a defining moment against a high-flying Gamba Osaka.
The Setup
The continental objective is crystal clear ahead of this March 14 showdown at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima. Sanfrecce Hiroshima must halt a worrying slump to stay in touch with the league's elite. However, Gamba Osaka arrive as genuine away specialists, having secured victories in 60% of their road matches. Our data points to off-the-charts Stars on display, while a modest Stakes rating keeps the early-season pressure manageable. The strong Balance points toward a tightly contested affair. Despite the hosts' dreadful Form, the combined scoring average of three goals per game guarantees an entertaining spectacle.
Key Battle
The physical duel between Hayato Araki and Deniz Hümmet will dictate the tempo. Araki provides defensive stability for the home side, but keeping a lid on Gamba's prolific frontman will test his positional awareness and strength over the ninety minutes.
Our Prediction
We anticipate Sanfrecce dominating early possession while Gamba wait to spring aggressive traps in transition. Despite the visitors' impressive away record, the hosts are slight favorites, and our verdict points to a narrow 2-1 victory for Hiroshima to reignite their campaign.