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Yokohama F Marinos and Gamba Osaka trade tackles in the Japanese Emperors Cup semi-final on Sunday at the Marinos' Nissan Stadium.
The hosts are coming off a 2-2 midweek draw at Shandong Taishan in the AFC Champions League Elite. Yokohama went behind to Cryzan's 44th-minute strike before Anderson Lopes equalised 10 minutes later. Yan put them ahead with three minutes left, but Zheng Zheng restored parity in injury time.
Gamba, meanwhile, claimed a 3-2 comeback home win over Nagoya Grampus in the J1 League in their last outing. They went behind to Chang-Rae Ha's fifth minute strike, but Isa Sakamoto's brace put Osaka 2-1 up at the break.
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Haruki Yoshida drew level 11 minutes into the second half before Yuya Fukuda stepped off the bench to score a 74th-minute winner.
The Black-and-Blues now turn their attention to the cup, where they booked their spot at this stage with a 2-1 win at Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the quarter-final, while Marinos eliminated Renofa Yamaguchi 5-1 at home at the same stage.
Yokohama F Marinos vs Gamba Osaka Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Yokohama have 49 wins from their last 100 head-to-head games with Gamba, who have won 32 times.
- Their most recent clash in July 2024 saw Gamba claim a 4-0 home win in the J League 1.
- Four of their last five head-to-head games have seen one side fail to score,
- Twenty of Marinos' last 22 games across competitions have produced at least three goals.
- Five of Osaka's last six games have seen both sides score.
Yokohama F Marinos vs Gamba Osaka Prediction
Yokohama have won one of their last five competitive games, which coincidentally came in a cup tie. The Tricolor are seeking an eighth Emperors Cup and first since 2013.
Gamba, meanwhile, have had more recent success in the tournament, last emerging triumphant in 2015. Expect Marinos to claim a narrow victory with goals at both ends.
Prediction: Yokohama 2-1 Gamba
Yokohama F Marinos vs Gamba Osaka Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Yokohama to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
