On Sat Feb 19th, in week 1, Gamba Osaka hosts Kashima Antlers at Nishigaoka National Stadium in a J-League match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 7 degrees, which will make playing unpleasant. Gamba Osaka has not played yet this season, and neither has Kashima Antlers.
Gamba Osaka is opening up their season after finishing last season 13th in the tables with 44 points, while Kashima Antlers is starting their season after earning 69 points last season and finishing 4th in the tables.