J1 League · 2026
Shimizu S-pulse
Gamba Osaka
Full time
Match recap
Gamba Osaka secured a vital 2-1 away victory over Shimizu S-Pulse in Sunday's J1 League clash. The match saw Gamba take an early lead, asserting control and putting Shimizu on the back foot. While Shimizu managed to find an equalizer later in the first half, demonstrating resilience, their momentum was short-lived. Gamba Osaka snatched a second goal before the interval, regaining their advantage. The second half became a tighter affair with fewer clear-cut chances for both sides. Shimizu pressed for a second equalizer but Gamba's defence held firm, restricting clear opportunities. This win provides a significant boost for Gamba Osaka in the league standings, while Shimizu S-Pulse will be disappointed to have dropped points at home.
Markets (closing odds)
Events
- 15'Card — Rin Mito (Yellow Card)
- 19'subst — Z. Uno (Substitution 1)
- 30'subst — R. Meshino (Substitution 1)
- 58'Goal — M. Yumiba (Normal Goal)
- 60'subst — T. Usami (Substitution 2)
- 60'subst — R. Yamashita (Substitution 3)
- 61'Goal — H. Minamino (Normal Goal)
- 64'Card — Jelani Reshaun Sumiyoshi (Yellow Card)
- 68'subst — K. Kozuka (Substitution 2)
- 68'subst — K. Matsuzaki (Substitution 3)
- 75'Goal — Y. Yoshida (Own Goal)
- 76'subst — M. Brunetti (Substitution 4)
- 77'subst — Y. Shimamoto (Substitution 5)
- 79'Card — Gaku Nawata (Yellow Card)
- 83'subst — T. Suzuki (Substitution 4)
- 83'subst — D. Hummet (Substitution 5)
- 90'Card — Takato Yamamoto (Yellow Card)
Match statistics
Lineups
Shimizu S-pulse4-2-3-1- T. UmedaG
- Y. YoshidaD
- J. SumiyoshiD
- Y. HondaD
- M. BrunettiD
- Z. UnoM
- Matheus BuenoM
- K. KozukaM
- Y. ShimamotoM
- K. MatsuzakiM
- Oh Se-HunF
Gamba Osaka4-2-3-1- R. ArakiG
- G. IkegayaD
- G. MiuraD
- S. NakataniD
- R. HatsuseD
- T. SuzukiM
- R. MitoM
- R. YamashitaM
- T. UsamiM
- R. MeshinoM
- D. HummetF
Form
Head to head
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- 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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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 |