In the previous match, Gamba Osaka put on their best goal-scoring spree of the season at Panasonic Stadium Suita, which drew 33,314 spectators. They overpowered Kobe with the style they have cultivated under manager Vissing, narrowing the gap to just one point with Kobe, who are currently leading the Meiji Yasuda J1 J.LEAGUE 100 YEAR VISION LEAGUE WEST.
Minamino was in top form, scoring two goals, and substitute Hummett also found the net. Gamba secured three points for the first time in six league matches with a season-high five goals, but Usami, who led the attack with his brilliant passes, is already looking ahead to the next match, saying, "We need to score when we have the chance and keep the opponent under control. It was a good match, but we're already looking ahead to the next one."

Following their direct confrontation with the league leaders, Gamba will now face Nagoya, who are currently in second place.
For Head Coach Vising, who doesn't get carried away by immediate wins and losses and always focuses only on the next battle, the resounding victory against Kobe is already just a stepping stone. "The important thing is to stay focused on ourselves without changing anything. No matter who the opponent is, the question is whether we can continue to play the way we do without changing anything" (Head Coach Vising).

It's not just points that are accumulating during these consecutive matches. In the match against Kobe, substitute Okunuki scored a crucial decisive goal, and Iketani, who was hastily placed at right back in place of Kishimoto, also contributed to the defense with a good play. And Nakamura made his first appearance of the season, so the team's overall strength is definitely improving, but what was particularly significant was that the two forwards scored back-to-back goals. "When the FW score, it gives the team confidence," said Head Coach Vising, and currently Gamba's total goals are tied with Nagoya for the most in the WEST with 23. They are creating scoring opportunities in almost every match, so how well they can convert them will be the key to victory in the match against Nagoya.

Under Head Coach Mihailo PETROVIC , who took charge of Nagoya this season, the team has gradually begun to show a more attacking style, and is currently in second place with 25 points, the same as Gamba. They will surely be looking to win at home as they try to catch up to the top spot.
In the previous match against Nagasaki, considering the consecutive matches, they made a bold rotation, changing all 11 players, including the GK, yet veteran Nagai scored two goals. They managed to come back and win against Nagasaki with a score of 2-1.
In their home match, Gamba, who were at a numerical disadvantage due to injuries, lost in a penalty shootout, but Nagoya has players to watch out for, including Yamagishi with 6 goals, Kimura with 2 goals and 2 assists, and Nakayama with 5 assists. Head Coach Vissing is wary of Nagoya's style, saying, "Nagoya has the strength to put in a lot of crosses and get into the box," but Gamba will stick to their own style of play. "They are a team that presses from the front. The important thing will be whether we can stay calm and play our own game against them," says Head Coach Vissing.

Instead of relying solely on high pressing, they need to move the ball around and break through Nagoya's defense. This is a perfect opportunity to avenge their home defeat.