The big picture

Gamba Osaka come in 18th on the ladder with 12 points; Machida Zelvia are 4th on 29. Machida Zelvia are the side higher up the table.

Gamba Osaka are 13–13–7 in J1 League 2026, averaging 1.4 goals for and 1.4 against.

Machida Zelvia are 22–6–5 in J1 League 2026, averaging 1.7 goals for and 1 against.

Form

Gamba Osaka have won one of their last five and most recently drew with Pohang Steelers 3–3.

Machida Zelvia have won three of their last five and most recently drew with Gamba Osaka 0–0.

Head to head

These sides have met 5 times on our records since 2024: Gamba Osaka 0, Machida Zelvia 3, 2 drawn.

Last time out (2026), it was a draw 0–0 at Machida Gion Stadium.

Biggest margin between these two: Machida Zelvia by 2 goals in 2025 (3–1).

Players to watch

For Gamba Osaka, watch Takashi Usami (1 goals a game in 2026-27) and Yusei Toshida (0.7 goals a game in 2026-27).

For Machida Zelvia, watch Yuki Soma (0.3 goals a game, 7 assists in 2026) and Tete Yengi (0.2 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026).

At Suita City Football Stadium

Gamba Osaka have won 8 of their last 19 at Suita City Football Stadium.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Machida Zelvia go in as clear favourites.