On July 6th at 6 PM, Gamba Osaka will host Yokohama F. Marinos in the 22nd round of the J.League.
Gamba Osaka suffered a disappointing 1-3 home loss to Machida Zelvia last weekend. Right-back Riku Handa received two yellow cards and was sent off. Despite bringing on veteran Riku Matsuda to bolster their defense, Gamba conceded goals from set pieces. After this crucial six-point match, Gamba captain Takashi Usami expressed, “The fans’ reactions have strengthened our resolve to win the next game. I want to do my best, so that we can say at the end of the season that we truly gave it our all.”
Currently, Gamba sits in 4th place in the J.League standings with a record of 11 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses. They are 5 points behind the leaders, Machida Zelvia. They also trail Kashima Antlers in terms of goal difference and total goals, lacking the initiative to close the gap. However, they boast an impressive home record of 7 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their 10 home games this season. Excluding the three goals conceded against Machida, they have only conceded 7 goals in 9 other home matches, showcasing their defensive strength.
In terms of team news, Gamba will be without captain Gen Shoji due to injury. Attackers Yuta Yamada, Yuta Fukuda, and Jinro Nakamura are also unlikely to feature. However, the arrival of former Sagan Tosu striker Daichi Hayashi on a permanent transfer strengthens their attack, which has struggled to score goals. Additionally, Riku Handa will serve a suspension for his red card, and Matsuda is expected to start in his place.
Yokohama F. Marinos suffered a shocking 0-1 home loss to Sagan Tosu last week, extending their losing streak to three matches. The team lacked motivation and were booed by home fans throughout the 90 minutes. Despite the return of defender Eduardo, they couldn’t cope with Tosu’s fast counter-attacks. After the game, Yokohama captain Takuya Kida apologized to the fans, acknowledging a lack of unity and determination within the team. They aim to regain their form through teamwork and willpower.
Yokohama currently sits in 12th place with a record of 7 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses, just 8 points above the relegation zone. Their away form this season has been dismal, with only 4 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses in 11 matches. They concede an average of 1.73 goals per away game, a significant decline from their peak performance. In light of this three-game losing streak, manager Kevin Muscat appears to be out of ideas. Reports suggest that the club has initiated a coaching change, but finding a suitable replacement proves to be a difficult task.
In team news, Yokohama will be without key defenders Shoya Yonedo, Shinnosuke Hatanaka, and Taiki Watanabe. Seira Kato is expected to start. Additionally, midfielder Keita Ueda has been loaned to J3 League side SC Sagamihara.
In their previous 20 encounters, Yokohama has dominated with 11 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses. This round, Gamba Osaka will be looking to bounce back with a home victory, while Yokohama F. Marinos are desperate to regain confidence. Will this match produce fireworks?
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