J1 League · 2026
Gamba Osaka
Tokyo Verdy
Full time
Match recap
In a hard-fought J1 League encounter, Gamba Osaka and Tokyo Verdy played out a 1-1 draw on Saturday, May 30, 2026. The match saw both sides demonstrating resilience, with neither able to claim all three points. Gamba Osaka took the lead, and for a period, seemed to be in firm control, putting pressure on the visitors and creating several opportunities. However, Tokyo Verdy rallied, finding an equalizer that shifted the momentum. The latter stages of the game became a more open affair, with both teams pushing for a winning goal. Ultimately, solid defensive displays from both teams curtailed further scoring. The draw means both teams gain a point, with neither significantly improving their league position in what was an evenly contested affair.
Events
- 42'Goal — S. Sasaki (Normal Goal)
- 46'subst — S. Sasaki (Substitution 1)
- 47'Goal — Y. Fukuda (Normal Goal)
- 64'subst — Y. Yoshihara (Substitution 2)
- 64'subst — G. Nawata (Substitution 3)
- 65'subst — Welton (Substitution 4)
- 69'subst — S. Nakayama (Substitution 1)
- 69'subst — Y. Matsuhashi (Substitution 2)
- 80'subst — H. Minamino (Substitution 5)
- 82'subst — Y. Fukuda (Substitution 3)
Match statistics
Lineups
Gamba Osaka4-2-3-1- M. HigashiguchiG
- G. IkegayaD
- S. NakataniD
- S. SasakiD
- R. HatsuseD
- Y. YoshiharaM
- R. MitoM
- G. NawataM
- D. HummetM
- WeltonM
- H. MinaminoF
Tokyo Verdy3-4-2-1- Y. NagasawaG
- K. SuzukiD
- N. HayashiD
- R. InoueD
- Y. MatsuhashiM
- R. HirakawaM
- K. MoritaM
- D. FukazawaM
- S. NakayamaF
- Y. FukudaF
- I. SomenoF
Form
Head to head
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- Kashiwa Reysol vs Kyoto Sanga06 Jun
- Yokohama F. Mari vs Shimizu S-pulse06 Jun
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- Urawa vs Fagiano Okayama06 Jun
- Machida Zelvia vs Nagoya Grampus06 Jun
- Mito Hollyhock vs V-varen Nagasaki06 Jun
- Kashima vs Vissel Kobe06 Jun
- FC Tokyo vs Cerezo Osaka06 Jun
- JEF United Chiba vs Avispa Fukuoka06 Jun
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- Shimizu S-pulse vs Yokohama F. Mari31 May
Standings — J1 League
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF:GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kashima | 16 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 28:11 | 39 |
| 1 |  Nagoya Grampus | 16 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 30:21 | 31 |
| 2 |  FC Tokyo | 16 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 31:17 | 35 |
| 2 |  Vissel Kobe | 16 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 26:22 | 31 |
| 3 |  Machida Zelvia | 16 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 26:20 | 33 |
| 3 | Gamba Osaka | 17 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 29:24 | 25 |
| 4 | Tokyo Verdy | 16 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 21:20 | 25 |
| 4 |  Cerezo Osaka | 16 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 21:18 | 25 |
| 5 |  Sanfrecce Hirosh | 16 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 23:21 | 24 |
| 5 |  Urawa | 16 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 25:20 | 24 |
| 6 |  Shimizu S-pulse | 16 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 22:21 | 24 |
| 6 |  Kawasaki Frontal | 16 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 21:26 | 23 |
| 7 |  Fagiano Okayama | 16 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 22:26 | 23 |
| 7 |  Mito Hollyhock | 16 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 22:35 | 18 |
| 8 |  Yokohama F. Mari | 16 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 22:30 | 17 |
| 8 |  Avispa Fukuoka | 17 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 21:30 | 21 |
| 9 |  Kashiwa Reysol | 16 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 17:22 | 14 |
| 9 |  Kyoto Sanga | 16 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 21:24 | 20 |
| 10 |  JEF United Chiba | 16 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 16:28 | 12 |
| 10 |  V-varen Nagasaki | 16 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 18:26 | 19 |