Osaka Sakura and Gamba Osaka will meet in the Osaka Derby on [date] in the 31st round of the Nippon Professional League. Both teams are in poor form, having not won in their last few matches. However, the derby is always a special occasion, and both teams will be eager to take pride.

Osaka Sakura has not won in four league matches, while Gamba Osaka has not won in six. Osaka Sakura is currently in 7th place with 46 points, while Gamba Osaka is in 17th place with 29 points.

Osaka Sakura sold and loaned a number of key players in the summer window, which has weakened the team. Gamba Osaka's defense has been particularly poor this season, conceding 54 goals in 30 league matches.

The Osaka Derby is one of the most important matches in the Japanese football calendar, and both teams will be desperate to win. It is sure to be a close and exciting match.