V-Varen Nagasaki vs Gamba Osaka: match statistics
V-Varen Nagasaki vs Gamba Osaka: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
V-Varen Nagasaki played against Gamba Osaka in J1 League (Japan). The game was played on September 2, 2026. Venue: transcosmos Stadium Nagasaki. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
V-Varen Nagasaki has 1 win, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.75 points per game. Gamba Osaka has 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.25 points per game.
Scoring records
V-Varen Nagasaki scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 2.25. Gamba Osaka scores 1.50 and allows 1.75. Games in this league average 3.05 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of V-Varen Nagasaki's games and 75% of Gamba Osaka's. The Over 2.5 rates are 75% and 50%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 60% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Gamba Osaka has the higher season xG average, 1.44 to 0.88 per game. V-Varen Nagasaki takes 7.3 shots per game, while Gamba Osaka takes 12.8.
First-half and second-half trends
V-Varen Nagasaki leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Gamba Osaka leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.75 after halftime.
When the teams score
V-Varen Nagasaki's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (2 goals). For Gamba Osaka, it is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
J1 League games average 3.05 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 60% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
V-Varen Nagasaki have recorded 3 wins in their last 5 matches and scored 8 goals during that period, although their defensive record stands at 8 goals conceded. At home, the hosts have won 100% of their matches so far, averaging 2 goals scored with an xG of 1.69, while limiting opponents to just 1.11 xG. Gamba Osaka are unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 matches, but have yet to win away from home, conceding an average of 2 goals per game alongside a high 2.07 xG against. The visitors enjoy more possession, averaging 58% compared with Nagasaki’s 42%, but their away conversion rate is only 7%, whereas the hosts convert 13% of their shots. Neither team has kept a clean sheet under the conditions analyzed, so a goal-filled match is expected, with a slight edge to the hosts thanks to the quality of their chance creation and home advantage.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The signal for both teams to score is clear, as both V-Varen Nagasaki and Gamba Osaka have recorded BTTS in 100% of their matches so far this season, compared with the league average of 63%. The hosts have not kept a clean sheet and concede an average of 3.0 goals, while the visitors also have a 0% clean-sheet rate and concede 2.0 goals on average. In their last five matches, both teams have scored consistently, averaging 1.6 and 1.8 goals per game respectively, while their BTTS rate stood at 60% each. Their attacking potential is supported by xG: Nagasaki averages 1.74, while Gamba averages 1.48, alongside high xG against figures of 1.98 and 2.07. The main risk to the pick is the visitors’ lower conversion rate of just 7%, but their 1.8 goals per game in the recent run and the hosts’ vulnerable defense still support BTTS - Yes.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest pick is Over 1.5 goals, as both teams have surpassed this line in 100% of their league matches to date. V-Varen Nagasaki have averaged 1.6 goals scored and the same number conceded across their last five games, while Gamba Osaka have recorded averages of 1.8 goals scored and 1.4 conceded. Both defenses appear vulnerable to chances, with average xG against them standing at 1.64 for the hosts and as high as 2.04 for the visitors. In the current data, both teams have scored and conceded in every match, while the league average of 3.2 goals further supports the scenario of at least two goals. The projected total of 3.06 goals also provides a case for higher lines, but Over 1.5 remains clearly the safest signal.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
V-Varen Nagasaki have a clearly stronger home record: they average 4.0 goals and have won 100% of their matches, while Gamba Osaka are yet to win away and collect only 0.5 points per match. The hosts were leading at the break in their only home match so far, scoring an average of 2.0 goals before half-time, whereas the visitors did not lead in either of their two away games. The quality of chances also favors Nagasaki, who average 9.0 shots on target compared with Gamba’s 3.5 and convert 33% of their attempts, against 7% for Gamba. However, both defenses allow chances, as reflected by xG conceded figures of 1.98 for the hosts and 2.07 for the visitors, making scenarios involving an equaliser or a turnaround possible. Nevertheless, the strongest HT/FT scenario remains Nagasaki leading at the break and maintaining their advantage until the final whistle.
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
| V-Varen Nagasaki | Gamba Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.44 | 0.32 |
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.
Gamba Osaka is 67% better for: last-5 form.
0.75 pts / game - V-Varen Nagasaki · 1.25 pts / game - Gamba Osaka
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.
Gamba Osaka is 50% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - V-Varen Nagasaki · 1.5 goals / game - Gamba Osaka
Gamba Osaka is 29% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.25 goals / game - V-Varen Nagasaki · 1.75 goals / game - Gamba Osaka
V-Varen Nagasaki scores in 50% of games (2 of 4 games), while Gamba Osaka keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 games).
Gamba Osaka scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 games), while V-Varen Nagasaki keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 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 - V-Varen Nagasaki
Over / Under - Gamba Osaka
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.
Gamba Osaka is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - V-Varen Nagasaki · 1.25 pts / game - Gamba Osaka
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
V-Varen Nagasaki - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.8 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Gamba Osaka - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 0% |
| No goal | 75% | 75% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.25 | 1.25 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 25% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 25% | 50% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
* 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 46-60 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
V-Varen Nagasaki
Gamba Osaka
* 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
| V-Varen Nagasaki | Liga | Gamba Osaka | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.25 | 3.05 | ▲ 3.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 60% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 75% | 60% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 23% | ▲ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 75% | 78% | ▼ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 80% | ▼ 75% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
FAQ
What was the result of V-Varen Nagasaki vs Gamba Osaka?
The J1 League match finished V-Varen Nagasaki 2:2 Gamba Osaka. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before V-Varen Nagasaki vs Gamba Osaka?
V-Varen Nagasaki score 1.00 goals per game on average and Gamba Osaka 1.50. The J1 League average is 3.05 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 50% of V-Varen Nagasaki's matches and 75% of Gamba Osaka's.
What form are V-Varen Nagasaki and Gamba Osaka in?
Over the last 5 games V-Varen Nagasaki have a 1-0-3 record (0.75 points per game) and Gamba Osaka 1-2-1 (1.25 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for V-Varen Nagasaki vs Gamba Osaka?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for V-Varen Nagasaki vs Gamba Osaka: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.