The J1 League match between Gamba Osaka and Kashima Antlers will take place at Suita City Stadium on Saturday at 3:30 pm IST.
Gamba Osaka aims to maintain their impressive form as they host Kashima Antlers at Panasonic Stadium Suita in the J League on Saturday evening. Gamba Osaka has secured maximum points in their recent matches, alleviating concerns of relegation. Meanwhile, Kashima Antlers remains unbeaten as they strive to climb up the league standings.
Gamba Osaka secured their third consecutive J League victory with a 3-1 win against FC Tokyo, thanks to goals from Issam Jebali and Riku Handa. They also triumphed in the League Cup, finishing at the top of their group with a 1-0 victory, courtesy of Handa’s goal. Currently sitting 16th in the J League standings, Gamba Osaka holds a four-point advantage over 18th-placed Kashiwa Reysol at the halfway point of the season. Brazilian player Juan has been instrumental to their success, contributing four goals and three assists in 16 league appearances.
Kashima Antlers secured a place in the top two of League Cup Group D with a convincing 2-0 victory over Albirex Niigata, courtesy of goals from Hayato Nakama and Itsuki Someno. They have remained unbeaten in all competitions since their April 19 loss to Avispa Fukuoka in the League Cup, with their most recent league defeat being a 5-1 thrashing by Vissel Kobe. Currently in seventh place, they are just five points behind third-placed Vissel Kobe, with AFC Champions League qualification in their sights after finishing fourth in the past two seasons.
Gamba Osaka probable starting lineup: Higashiguchi, Handa, Fukuoka, Sato, Kurokawa, Lavi, Dawhan, Yamamoto, Juan, Kurata, Jebali
Kashima Antlers probable starting lineup: Hayakawa, Hirose, Ueda, Sekigawa, Anzai, Nago, Sano, Pituca, Higuchi, Someno, Suzuki
Gamba Osaka
| Opponents | Score |
| Cerezo Osaka | 1-0 (W) |
| FC Tokyo | 3-1 (W) |
| Kochi United | 1-2 (L) |
| Avispa Fukuoka | 2-1 (W) |
| Albirex Niigata | 3-1 (W) |
Kashima Antlers
| Opponents | Score |
| Albirex Niigata | 2-0 (W) |
| Shonan Bellmare | 1-0 (W) |
| Honda FC | 3-0 (W) |
| Urawa Reds | 0-0 (D) |
| Sagan Tosu | 2-2 (D) |
The J1 League match between Gamba Osaka and Kashima Antlers will take place at Suita City Stadium on Saturday at 3:30 pm IST.
| Gamba Osaka vs Kashima Antlers | Key Details |
| Date | June 24 (Japan) |
| Venue | Suita City Stadium |
| Kickoff time in Japan | 7:00 pm (Saturday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 3:30 pm (Saturday) |
Football fans in Japan can catch the live action via DAZN.
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