Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe: match statistics
Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Gamba Osaka played against Vissel Kobe in J1 League (Japan). The game was played on September 20, 2026. Venue: Panasonic Stadium Suita. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Gamba Osaka has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Vissel Kobe has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Gamba Osaka scores 1.14 goals per game and allows 1.86. Vissel Kobe scores 1.57 and allows 0.71. Games in this league average 2.95 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Gamba Osaka's games and 43% of Vissel Kobe's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 43%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Gamba Osaka has the higher season xG average, 1.47 to 1.43 per game. Gamba Osaka takes 13.9 shots per game, while Vissel Kobe takes 11.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Gamba Osaka leads at halftime in 14% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Vissel Kobe leads at halftime in 43% and scores 0.86 after halftime.
When the teams score
Gamba Osaka's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). For Vissel Kobe, it is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
J1 League games average 2.95 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Vissel Kobe sit 2nd and have won 5 of their 7 league matches, while Gamba Osaka have just 1 win in 7 games and occupy 15th place. The visitors are in excellent form, winning all 5 of their last matches with a 10:3 goal difference, whereas the hosts scored 6 goals over the same period and suffered 2 defeats. Kobe’s away defensive record is crucial: they concede an average of just 0.33 goals per match, allow opponents an xG of 0.90, and keep a clean sheet in 67% of their appearances. Gamba have failed to score in 67% of their home matches, while their defense allows opponents an xG of 1.85 and concedes an average of 1.67 goals. The hosts have a possession advantage, 53% versus 51%, but current attacking efficiency and Kobe’s significantly more stable defensive organization clearly point towards an away win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Vissel Kobe have very strong defensive foundations: they concede an average of just 0.33 goals per match this season, keep a clean sheet in 67% of their games, and limit opponents to an xG of 0.90. Gamba average 2.0 goals at home, but their scoring efficiency has dropped to 1.2 goals over the last five matches, with average xG standing at 1.45. The visitors are on a five-match winning streak, scoring 2.0 goals and conceding just 0.6 per game during this run, giving them a clear advantage in a scenario where the hosts are restricted. Gamba’s season BTTS rate is 75%, compared with 0% for Vissel, while the teams’ recent indicators of 40% and 60% do not provide equally strong support for a goal from both sides. BTTS - No is therefore the most likely outcome, primarily due to the realistic chance that Gamba will fail to breach the visitors’ solid defense.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Vissel Kobe defend very solidly away from home, conceding an average of just 0.33 goals, with an xG against of 0.90 and 67% of matches ending with a clean sheet. Gamba Osaka do average 1.65 xG at home and score 2.0 goals, but their output has dropped to 1.2 goals per match over the last five games. The visitors are in excellent form, having won five consecutive matches, scoring 10 goals and conceding just 3 during that run, which should limit the chances of an open, end-to-end game. All of Kobe’s away matches have finished with fewer than 3.5 goals so far, while their second-half average is only 0.33 goals, making Under 3.5 the strongest pick.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Vissel Kobe have won all five of their last five matches, scoring an average of 2.0 goals and conceding just 0.6, while Gamba Osaka have won only once during this period and have conceded 1.4 goals per match. The visitors are also stronger before half-time: they were leading at the break in 60% of their last five appearances, conceded no goals before half-time in any of them, and average 0.8 first-half goals. Gamba scored only 0.2 goals per match before the break during their latest run, and went into half-time trailing in 40% of those matches. After the interval, Kobe continue to perform at a high level, scoring an average of 1.2 goals, compared with Gamba’s 1.0, while the hosts concede an average of 1.0 goal. Although Gamba have home advantage and average 2.0 goals across the season, Kobe’s current form and more solid defense provide the strongest support for the HT/FT scenario of the visitors leading at half-time and winning the match: X/2.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Gamba Osaka | Vissel Kobe | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.38 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Vissel Kobe is 500% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Gamba Osaka · 2.4 pts / game - Vissel Kobe
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Vissel Kobe is 38% better for: goals scored per game.
1.14 goals / game - Gamba Osaka · 1.57 goals / game - Vissel Kobe
Vissel Kobe is 162% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.86 goals / game - Gamba Osaka · 0.71 goals / game - Vissel Kobe
Gamba Osaka scores in 57% of games (4 of 7 games), while Vissel Kobe keeps a clean sheet in 43% (3 of 7 games).
Vissel Kobe scores in 86% of games (6 of 7 games), while Gamba Osaka keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Gamba Osaka
Over / Under - Vissel Kobe
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Vissel Kobe is 99% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.86 pts / game - Gamba Osaka · 1.71 pts / game - Vissel Kobe
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Gamba Osaka - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 14%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Vissel Kobe - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 71%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Gamba Osaka
Vissel Kobe
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (J1 League).
Teams vs league
| Gamba Osaka | Liga | Vissel Kobe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.00 | 2.95 | ▼ 2.29 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 57% | 60% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 54% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 22% | ▲ 43% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 71% | • 71% |
| Goal after half-time | • 86% | 87% | ▼ 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Gamba Osaka's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Vissel Kobe. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe?
The J1 League match finished Gamba Osaka 0:1 Vissel Kobe. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Gamba Osaka and Vissel Kobe?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Gamba Osaka won 0, Vissel Kobe won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe?
Gamba Osaka score 1.14 goals per game on average and Vissel Kobe 1.57. The J1 League average is 2.95 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Gamba Osaka's matches and 43% of Vissel Kobe's.
What form are Gamba Osaka and Vissel Kobe in?
Over the last 5 games Gamba Osaka have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Vissel Kobe 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.