Vissel Kobe vs Gamba Osaka Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/05/02
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Saturday, 2 May at 06:00. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
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| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kashima Antlers
|
43 | 27 | 7 | 9 | +29 | 88 | W W W L W |
| 2 |
Vissel Kobe
|
45 | 26 | 7 | 12 | +26 | 85 | L W W W W |
| 3 |
Kyoto Sanga
|
44 | 24 | 9 | 11 | +27 | 81 | L W W L W |
| 4 |
Kashiwa Reysol
|
43 | 22 | 11 | 10 | +26 | 77 | L W W W L |
| 5 |
Machida Zelvia
|
44 | 22 | 9 | 13 | +16 | 75 | W W L W W |
| 6 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
|
44 | 22 | 7 | 15 | +16 | 73 | L L L L W |
| 7 |
FC Tokyo
|
44 | 19 | 10 | 15 | +1 | 67 | W L W L W |
| 8 |
Gamba Osaka
|
43 | 20 | 6 | 17 | +3 | 66 | L W L W L |
| 9 |
Kawasaki Frontale
|
44 | 18 | 11 | 15 | +3 | 65 | W L L W L |
| 10 |
Urawa Red Diamonds
|
43 | 18 | 9 | 16 | +4 | 63 | L L L L L |
| 11 |
Cerezo Osaka
|
43 | 18 | 8 | 17 | +2 | 62 | W L W L W |
| 12 |
Avispa Fukuoka
|
44 | 15 | 12 | 17 | -9 | 57 | L L W W W |
| 13 |
Tokyo Verdy
|
43 | 16 | 9 | 18 | -10 | 57 | W L W L W |
| 14 |
Nagoya Grampus
|
43 | 16 | 8 | 19 | -3 | 56 | L W L W L |
| 15 |
Shimizu S-Pulse
|
44 | 14 | 9 | 21 | -12 | 51 | W W L W L |
| 16 |
Yokohama F. Marinos
|
44 | 15 | 4 | 25 | -5 | 49 | W L W L L |
| 17 |
Fagiano Okayama
|
43 | 13 | 8 | 22 | -21 | 47 | L W L L L |
| 18 |
Yokohama FC
|
33 | 8 | 7 | 18 | -15 | 31 | D L L L W |
| 19 |
Albirex Niigata
|
33 | 4 | 9 | 20 | -28 | 21 | L D L L D |
| 20 |
Shonan Bellmare
|
33 | 5 | 6 | 22 | -30 | 21 | D L W W L |
| 21 |
V-Varen Nagasaki
|
10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | -5 | 12 | W L W L L |
| 22 |
Mito Hollyhock
|
10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | -6 | 12 | L W L W W |
| 23 |
JEF United Ichihara Chiba
|
10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | -9 | 6 | L L L W L |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 06:00.
Match preview
Gamba Osaka host Vissel Kobe in the Japanese J1 League on Saturday, 2 May 2026 at 06:00. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Gamba Osaka sit 8th in the Japanese J1 League table with 66 points from 43 matches (20W · 6D · 17L). Vissel Kobe are 2nd with 85 points from 45 matches (26W · 7D · 12L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Japanese J1 League hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 53 times on record. Gamba Osaka have won 22, Vissel Kobe have won 17 and 14 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
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Advanced match statistics
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- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
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Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe — frequently asked
When is Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe played?
Kick-off is in the Japanese J1 League.
Where is Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe played?
Gamba Osaka host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Saturday, 2 May 2026 at 06:00 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe live?
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Which competition is Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe part of?
The Japanese J1 League in Japan. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the Japanese J1 League
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