J1 League Gameweek 7
Vissel Kobe 2 - 2 PEN 3-5 Gamba Osaka
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⚖️ Balance
95
🏆 Stakes
0
⭐ Stars
72
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Futmetrix Verdict
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vs
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⚡ Form
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⚖️ Balance
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🏆 Stakes
0
⭐ Stars
66
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Futmetrix Verdict
45
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vs
Venezia
Mon, Oct 12 • 16:30 UTC
⚡ Form
51
⚖️ Balance
60
🏆 Stakes
0
⭐ Stars
64
Desperate Venezia seek lifeline against Atalanta.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
6' R. Komatsu (M. Thuler)
D. Hummet 23'
HT
46' Yosuke Ideguchi
46' ↓ Diego ↑K. Hamasaki
↓ Welton ↑R. Meshino 59'
73' ↓ Y. Goke ↑T. Inui
↓ I. Jebali ↑K. Okunuki 73'
↓ T. Suzuki ↑R. Mito 73'
73' ↓ D. Sasaki ↑K. Uchino
Ryo Hatsuse 80'
R. Yamashita (D. Hummet) 83'
86' ↓ Y. Ideguchi ↑Jean Patric
↓ D. Hummet ↑H. Minamino 89'
90' Jean Patric (K. Hamasaki)
90' ↓ R. Hirose ↑K. Yamada
↓ R. Yamashita ↑G. Ikegaya 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Vissel Kobe
Goalkeepers
Daiya Maekawa 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Rikuto Hirose 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Tetsushi Yamakawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Thuler 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
Katsuya Nagato 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Yuta Goke 
GHOST
12
Actions
12
Actions
73
Minutes
6.5
Rating
Takahiro Ohgihara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yosuke Ideguchi 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
19%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Forwards
Daiju Sasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Ren Komatsu 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.2
Rating
Diego
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Shuichi Gonda 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Boniface Nduka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Victor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Yamada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takashi Inui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mitsuki Hidaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kento Hamasaki 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
45
Minutes
8.2
Rating
Jean Patrick 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
Kotaro Uchino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gamba Osaka
Goalkeepers
Masaaki Higashiguchi
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Riku Handa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Genta Miura
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Shinnosuke Nakatani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryo Hatsuse
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Tokuma Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Shuto Abe 
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
70
Passes
9
Duels
Ryoya Yamashita 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Issam Jebali 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Welton Felipe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Forwards
Deniz Hümmet
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
6
Shots
7
Rating
BENCH
Rui Araki
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ginjiro Ikegaya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shu Kurata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rin Mito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gaku Nawata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kanji Okunuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Yamamoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryotaro Meshino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harumi Minamino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2026 | Gamba Osaka | 5 - 0 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| 03/18/2026 | Vissel Kobe | 2 - 2 (PEN 3-5) | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | Noevir Stadium |
| 11/09/2025 | Gamba Osaka | 1 - 1 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| 05/17/2025 | Vissel Kobe | 3 - 2 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | Noevir Stadium |
| 11/23/2024 | Gamba Osaka | 0 - 1 | Vissel Kobe | Emperor Cup | Japan National Stadium |
| 08/17/2024 | Vissel Kobe | 2 - 2 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | NOEVIR Stadium Kobe |
| 06/22/2024 | Gamba Osaka | 2 - 1 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| 12/03/2023 | Gamba Osaka | 0 - 1 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| 03/04/2023 | Vissel Kobe | 4 - 0 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | NOEVIR Stadium Kobe |
| 09/18/2022 | Vissel Kobe | 2 - 1 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | NOEVIR Stadium Kobe |
05/02/2026
03/18/2026
11/09/2025
05/17/2025
11/23/2024
08/17/2024
06/22/2024
12/03/2023
03/04/2023
09/18/2022
Vissel Kobe Win
Gamba Osaka Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -10
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -5
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Vissel Kobe
Gamba Osaka
Vissel Kobe
Gamba Osaka
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Late Drama and Penalty Heartbreak in Kansai Derby
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 78/100. A ferocious top-of-the-table clash exploded at Noevir Stadium, defined by immense character and a brutal shootout finale.
Lightning Starts and Early Blows
The soaring Stakes were obvious from the very first exchanges between these fierce regional rivals. Vissel Kobe struck first, electrifying the home crowd when R. Komatsu finished off a clever ball from M. Thuler in the sixth minute. Unfazed by the early setback, Gamba Osaka calmly controlled possession and quickly found their rhythm. Their patience paid off at the 23-minute mark when D. Hummet found the back of the net to level the scoring. The Balance of power shifted constantly across the pitch, setting the stage for a classic encounter.
The Pivot: Gamba's Surge
As the second half unfolded, the sheer Intensity of the rivalry was reflected in the shooting statistics, with a combined 29 attempts turning the pitch into a shooting gallery. Gamba Osaka's backline, marshalled magnificently by Genta Miura, absorbed relentless waves of Kobe pressure. Having weathered the storm, the visitors launched a devastating counter-punch. With just seven minutes of normal time remaining, D. Hummet turned provider, slipping a pass into the path of R. Yamashita, who dispatched what looked to be the decisive winner.
Resolution: Shootout Agony
Refusing to surrender their lead at the league summit, the hosts dug deep. The manager's late changes delivered a massive Upset Factor to the script. In the 90th minute, substitute K. Hamasaki carved open the tired defence to set up fellow substitute Jean Patric for an explosive equaliser. With no further breakthrough, the derby demanded a penalty shootout to separate the sides. Gamba Osaka demonstrated ice-cold composure from the spot, converting all their attempts to win 5-3, securing a monumental psychological victory in the title race.
Key Questions
Did Vissel Kobe deserve the late equaliser?
Yes. Despite Gamba controlling possession, Kobe's relentless late pressure and brilliant substitute introductions forced a thoroughly merited 90th-minute breakthrough.
How did substitute Kento Hamasaki change the game?
Coming on at half-time, Hamasaki injected vital creativity, capping his impressive performance with the crucial assist for the dramatic late equaliser.
Did the derby intensity affect the quality of play?
Not at all. Both teams combined for 29 shots and displayed clinical finishing, proving the fierce rivalry only elevated the technical standard on the pitch.
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.
Derby Day Drama Hits the J1 Summit
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 96/100. This Kansai Derby isn't just about local bragging rights; it is a definitive battle that could shape the entire J1 title race.
The Setup
March 18, 2026, brings a monumental clash to Noevir Stadium. Vissel Kobe have transformed their home ground into an absolute fortress. Four wins in their last five outings underline a dominant Form rating. Meanwhile, Gamba Osaka arrive sitting third in the standings, desperate to close an eight-point gap. With local pride and league momentum colliding, the Stakes for this encounter are quite simply off the charts. Gamba are proven away specialists, but breaking down the league leaders in their own backyard is the ultimate test.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls squarely on Daiju Sasaki going head-to-head with Deniz Hümmet. Sasaki has been pulling the strings for Kobe with exceptional vision in the attacking third. He meets Gamba's lethal weapon in Hümmet, a forward hitting his peak scoring rhythm. A massive Stars rating guarantees individual brilliance will light up the pitch, and whichever player seizes the initiative will likely decide the derby.
Our Prediction
Vissel Kobe take this 2-1. A high Balance rating points to a fiercely contested match where margins are razor-thin. Gamba Osaka will undoubtedly threaten on the counter-attack, but Kobe's relentless offensive firepower at home will eventually wear them down to claim the three points.