Match report
Gamba Osaka beat Urawa 2–1 at Gamba Osaka Stadium in J1 League. Y. Fujimoto opened the scoring in the 12th minute. Gamba Osaka have 3 wins in their last 5, while Urawa have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
⚽Y. Fujimotoassist Y. Fujimoto
12'
23'
⚽J. Hayakawaassist J. Hayakawa
⚽S. Kurata
35'
2H
S. Fukuoka
58'
58'
Samuel Gustafson
⇄M. Higashiguchi↓ S. Kurata
68'
68'
⇄S. Nishikawa↓ R. Hidano
⇄J. Ichimori↓ Y. Fujimoto
77'
77'
⇄K. Nemoto↓ J. Hayakawa
Momentum
GO
⚽⚽⚽
U
Match info
TournamentJ1 League · Japan · Tier 1
Kick-offMay 24, 2026 · 19:00
VenueGamba Osaka Stadium
Attendance54,785 / 64,453 (85%)
RefereeF. Brych (Ger)
FIFA ranking
#13·
#2
#13·#2Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
57Ball possession %43
2Expected goals (xG)1
14Total shots9
6Shots on target4
6Shots off target3
2Blocked shots3
7Corner kicks5
2Offsides3
11Fouls11
3Yellow cards3
0Red cards1
3Goalkeeper saves4
555Passes477
79Pass accuracy %78
14Tackles18
Player of the match
S. Abe7.9Lineups
GO 4-3-37.46Formation7.074-3-3 U
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | G | +/- | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kashima | 18 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 31:11 | +20 | 45 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  FC Tokyo | 18 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 32:18 | +14 | 37 | WWWWL |
| 3 |  Machida Zelvia | 18 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 28:22 | +6 | 37 | WWWWL |
| 4 |  Kawasaki Frontale | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 26:28 | -2 | 28 | WLWLL |
| 5 |  Tokyo Verdy | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 22:26 | -4 | 28 | WLWWL |
| 6 | Urawa | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 25:22 | +3 | 25 | LWLLW |
| 7 |  Yokohama F. Marinos | 18 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 28:31 | -3 | 20 | LLWLW |
| 8 |  Kashiwa Reysol | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 22:24 | -2 | 20 | LWLLW |
| 9 |  Mito Hollyhock | 18 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 23:39 | -16 | 18 | LWLWL |
| 10 |  JEF United Chiba | 18 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 18:34 | -16 | 12 | LLLLL |
| 1 |  Vissel Kobe | 18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 29:25 | +4 | 35 | LWLWW |
| 2 |  Cerezo Osaka | 18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 30:21 | +9 | 31 | LWLWW |
| 3 |  Nagoya Grampus | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 33:31 | +2 | 31 | WLWWL |
| 4 |  Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 31:23 | +8 | 30 | LWWLW |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 31:25 | +6 | 28 | WLWLW |
| 6 |  Fagiano Okayama | 18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 26:29 | -3 | 26 | WLWWL |
| 7 |  Shimizu S-pulse | 18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 23:25 | -2 | 24 | WWLWL |
| 8 |  Kyoto Sanga | 18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 22:28 | -6 | 23 | LWLLW |
| 9 |  V-varen Nagasaki | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 21:29 | -8 | 21 | LWLLW |
| 10 |  Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 21:31 | -10 | 21 | WLLWL |
European qualification Relegation
J1 League
2026Gamba Osaka2-1UrawaChampions League
2024Gamba Osaka0-2UrawaDomestic Cup
2023Urawa3-2Gamba OsakaJ1 League
2022Gamba Osaka1-0Urawa