Tokyo Verdy face Gamba Osaka at Ajinomoto Stadium, Tokyo on Saturday, Apr 10 at 12:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the J1 League, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Tokyo Verdy come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 3L in last 5). Gamba Osaka are struggling badly (0W 3L in last 5), making this a relatively even contest on current form.

Despite playing at home, Tokyo Verdy face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Gamba Osaka have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 5 draws. Their last encounter ended in Gamba Osaka won 4–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.2 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Tokyo Verdy a slight edge, but Gamba Osaka are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.