There's been ups and downs for these two teams so far this season, occupying positions near the middle of the J3-League table so far. Here's the Grulla Morioka - Gamba Osaka U23 latest:
Both teams have had enough rest since their last competitive action. Let's hope for an energetic game!
It's quite the trip for Gamba Osaka U23 when visiting Grulla Morioka as the cities are 1000 kilometers apart.
Grulla Morioka form and stats
The story so far in the J3-League for Grulla Morioka at their home stadium (Iwagin Stadium) is 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats. There's also a terrible streak running regardless of playing venue as Grulla Morioka have lost eight games in a row. We have seen two home losses in a row now for Grulla Morioka, who are hoping that the phrase “third time lucky” applies to them.
Grulla Morioka lost their last game at Cerezo Osaka U23 (placed 7th) after a 1-2 scoreline. Ahead of that match, Grulla Morioka lost 1-2 at home to Gainare Tottori.
Grulla Morioka are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 8 goals in 6 attempts. 8 goals have been conceded.
Gamba Osaka U23 form and stats
Playing away, Gamba Osaka U23 have won 1 game, drawn 2 and suffered 2 defeats in the J3-League this season. Two points from the last two away games for Gamba Osaka U23, which the math geniuses among you will translate to two draws.
The supporters enjoyed Gamba Osaka U23's previous game versus Sagamihara (placed 6th), a J3-League 3-2 win played at home. A 1-2 loss hosting Cerezo Osaka U23 before that.
Gamba Osaka U23 find the net in their away games, although not all the time. 6 goals from 5 away fixtures in the league. Gamba Osaka U23 are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 4 times in 5 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
The teams have played each other before this season, with the result Gamba Osaka U23 - Grulla Morioka 1-2 entered in the official records. Head-2-head stats last seven meetings: 2 - 1 - 4 (Grulla Morioka wins - draws - Gamba Osaka U23 wins). As for goals, 4 matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 3 had two or less.Top Goalscorers
 K. Taniguchi 8 goals |  T. Fukuda 4 goals |
Grulla Morioka missing players
Gamba Osaka U23 missing players
| Grulla Morioka | Gamba Osaka U23 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 29 | 14 | 4 | Played | P | 4 | 14 | 29 |
| 7 | 4 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 19 | 8 | 2 | Lost | L | 1 | 6 | 13 |
| 31 | 19 | 5 | Scored | S | 7 | 20 | 50 |
| 54 | 25 | 7 | Conceded | C | 5 | 18 | 41 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 75% | 86% | 93% |
| 79% | 86% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 71% | 79% |
| 66% | 64% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 75% | 64% | 76% |
| 28% | 36% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 36% | 45% |
| 14% | 14% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 25% | 14% | 17% |
| 62% | 64% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 75% | 64% | 72% |
| 10% | 14% | 25% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 21% | 14% |
| 28% | 21% | 25% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 29% | 21% |
| 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.7 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 4 | 3.8 | 4.8 |
| 6.2 | 5.4 | 5.7 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 5.5 | 5.7 | 4.8 |
| 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.3 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 1.2 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 1 |
- Gamba Osaka U23 have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Grulla Morioka haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Roasso Kumamoto | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 23 |
| 2 | Kamatamare Sanuki | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 22 |
| 3 | Giravanz Kitakyushu | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 21 |
| 4 | Kataller Toyama | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 20 |
| 5 | Fujieda MYFC | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 20 |
| 6 | Sagamihara | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 18 |
| 7 | Cerezo Osaka U23 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 17 |
| 8 | Gamba Osaka U23 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 16 |
| 9 | Grulla Morioka | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 16 |
| 10 | ThespaKusatsu Gunma | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 15 |
| 11 | Vanraure Hachinohe | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 14 |
| 12 | Fukushima United | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6 | -2 | 13 |
| 13 | Blaublitz Akita | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -2 | 13 |
| 14 | Parceiro Nagano | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6 | -2 | 13 |
| 15 | Azul Claro Numazu | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -3 | 12 |
| 16 | Gainare Tottori | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 16 | -7 | 12 |
| 17 | YSCC | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 18 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 10 | -10 | 12 |
| 18 | Tokyo U23 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 14 | -6 | 11 |