Nagoya in last round they lost with Kashima Antlers 0-3.This match was a completly mistake for Nagoya,they missed also a lot of chance but Kashima was clearly better side.Nagoya in last five matches they won only one and four loses.Once again the mental fortitude of coach Dragan Stojkovic's team will be tested, particularly with Nagoya embarking on a first ever Asian Champions League campaign. The Aichi-based club have signed highly-rated defender Hayuma Tanaka from Yokohama F. Marinos, while Brazilian striker Davi has been brought in from relegated Consadole Sapporo to replace the departed Frode Johnsen.Yuki Maki,international japanese player and Davi will play in upfront today once again.Naoshi Nakamura,very important midfielder for Nagoya today won't play,Kei Yamaguchi replaced this player.
Gamba Osaka actually is also very bad run,they won only one match with Yokohama and in last round they lost with Kawasaki Frontale 1-0 on away. Gamba have strengthened a thin-looking squad during the off-season by bringing in high calibre recruits Park Dong-Hyuk, Kazumichi Takagi, Cho Jae-Jin and Leandro, although the distraction of another Asian campaign could once again threaten to derail Gamba's league hopes.Despite the signings, Gamba nevertheless possess an ageing squad. With key man Yasuhito Endo having played an exhausting amount of football last season, coach Nishino will hope that fitness worries don't cause too many concerns as Gamba look to add to their solitary J. League title.But they must win in today match,because they have actually only six place.Nagoya have only 12 place in table so today this is a must win match for Gamba and I think they can win here.