Gamba Osaka host Tokushima Vortis in the Emperor Cup on 23 September 2026 at 11:00. Gamba sit eighth in the J1 League while Tokushima compete in J2, a division below. The hosts have won five of their last six home matches, including victories over Suzuka (3-0), Avispa Fukuoka (3-2), Nagoya Grampus (2-1) and Vissel Kobe (2-0). Tokushima's away form is fragile: four defeats in their last six road games, including losses to Osaka (0-3), Blaublitz Akita (0-3), Sagan Tosu (0-2) and Tegevajaro Miyazaki (1-2).
Form and H2H
Gamba have won four of their last six meetings with Tokushima. In August 2024, Gamba defeated Tokushima 2-1 at home. Across the full head-to-head record, Gamba lead decisively: wins in 2014 (3-0 and 1-0), a 2-0 victory in December 2020, and a 2-1 win in May 2021. Tokushima's only away win came in August 2021 (2-1). Over their last ten matches, Gamba average 1.00 goals for and 1.20 against at home. Tokushima average 1.00 goals for and 0.80 against on the road.
Best bet
Back Gamba Osaka to win. The hosts dominate this matchup on recent form, home advantage and historical record. Tokushima's away record is poor and they lack the attacking consistency to trouble Gamba's defence. At Melbet and 1xBet, a Gamba win trades at 1.46. Mostbet offer 1.45 and 22Bet price the pick at 1.44.
Odds to watch
The draw is available at 4.3 on Melbet and 1xBet, 3.86 on Mostbet and 4.33 on 22Bet. A Tokushima away win is priced at 6.18 on Melbet and 1xBet, 6.6 on Mostbet and 6.48 on 22Bet. Given Tokushima's four defeats in six away matches and Gamba's five wins in six home games, the away upset carries significant risk.
Vissel Kobe
Công An Nhân Dân
FC Tokyo
JEF United Chiba
V-varen Nagasaki
Ventforet Kofu
Blaublitz Akita
Iwaki
FC Gifu
Oita Trinita
