Mark your calendars: Gamba Osaka vs Tokyo goes live on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 12:00 in what promises to be a thrilling Japan. Premier League encounter. Venue: Home Arena, Germany. Referee Benjamin Cortus has been selected to oversee proceedings. The weather forecast reads: Cool and dry, 12°C. Key absences could shape this game — Schmitt is a concern for Gamba Osaka, while Krüger may miss out for Tokyo. These two sides have a rich history: Gamba Osaka 2 - 4 Tokyo (2021). Gamba Osaka 3 - 0 Tokyo (2021). Gamba Osaka 4 - 2 Tokyo (2021). Gamba Osaka 2 - 3 Tokyo (2022). Gamba Osaka 2 - 0 Tokyo (2022). We're going with 3:1 as our predicted scoreline.