J1 League Gameweek 5
Avispa Fukuoka 2 - 3 FT Urawa
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Futmetrix Verdict
44
FT
Thu, Sep 17
Beşiktaş
4-1
Marseille
⚡ Intensity
60
⚖️ Balance
68
🏆 Stakes
0
🎲 Upset
0
Beşiktaş turn parity into a rout
Futmetrix Verdict
51
FT
Thu, Sep 17
Real Betis
1-0
Getafe
⚡ Intensity
51
⚖️ Balance
25
🏆 Stakes
33
🎲 Upset
0
Ezzalzouli breakthrough sinks ten-man Getafe.
Futmetrix Verdict
84
Brentford
vs
Chelsea
Fri, Sep 18 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
81
⚖️ Balance
100
🏆 Stakes
56
⭐ Stars
91
London derby with top-four implications.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Matheus Sávio (Takuro Kaneko) 7'
Danilo 10'
24' Shosei Usui (Shu Morooka)
34' Shu Morooka
↓ Ryoma Watanabe ↑Harumi Minamino 45'
HT
48' Tomoya Miki
58' ↓ Masato Shigemi ↑Shintaro Nago
↓ Yoichi Naganuma ↑Kotaro Hayashi 58'
64' ↓ Shu Morooka ↑Werik Popo
64' ↓ Tomoya Miki ↑Kokoro Maeda
65' Yuma Tsujioka
↓ Hiiro Komori ↑Ado Onaiwu 67'
↓ Kaito Yasui ↑Hayate Ueki 67'
80' ↓ Shosei Usui ↑Kohei Okuno
80' ↓ Yota Maejima ↑Daiki Fukazawa
Kotaro Hayashi 83'
Ado Onaiwu (Takuro Kaneko) 85'
↓ Tatsuki Seko ↑Shuta Sasa 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Avispa Fukuoka
Goalkeepers
Kazuki Fujita 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Teppei Oka 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Masaya Tashiro
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Yuma Tsujioka 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Yu Hashimoto 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Keiya Shiihashi
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Tomoya Miki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Yota Maejima 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
8
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Shu Morooka 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Masato Shigemi
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Shosei Usui 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
7.8
Rating
BENCH
Takumi Nagaishi 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daiki Miya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daiki Fukazawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shintaro Nago
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Kohei Okuno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shohei Takemoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Maeda
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
7%
Pass Acc
Kazuki Fujimoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Werik Popó
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Urawa
Goalkeepers
Shusaku Nishikawa 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Danilo Boza
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Yuta Miyamoto 
MAGNET
109
Activity
109
Activity
103
Passes
6
Duels
Kenta Nemoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yoichi Naganuma
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Kaito Yasui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Tatsuki Seko
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
67
Passes
8
Duels
Ryoma Watanabe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
45
Entry
Forwards
Takuro Kaneko
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
2
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Hiiro Komori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Matheus Sávio
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Koki Fukui
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kotaro Hayashi 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Atsushi Inagaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eiichi Katayama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kota Mizunuma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shuta Sasa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Ueki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harumi Minamino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ado Onaiwu 
CLUTCH HERO
85
Goal Time
85
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.1
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/27/2025 | Urawa | 0 - 0 | Avispa Fukuoka | J1 League | Saitama Stadium |
| 04/06/2025 | Avispa Fukuoka | 1 - 0 | Urawa | J1 League | Best Denki Stadium |
| 11/30/2024 | Avispa Fukuoka | 1 - 0 | Urawa | J1 League | Best Denki Stadium |
| 03/30/2024 | Urawa | 2 - 1 | Avispa Fukuoka | J1 League | Saitama Stadium 2002 |
| 11/25/2023 | Urawa | 2 - 3 | Avispa Fukuoka | J1 League | Saitama Stadium 2002 |
| 11/04/2023 | Avispa Fukuoka | 2 - 1 | Urawa | J-League Cup | Japan National Stadium |
| 05/20/2023 | Avispa Fukuoka | 0 - 0 | Urawa | J1 League | Best Denki Stadium |
| 11/05/2022 | Urawa | 1 - 1 | Avispa Fukuoka | J1 League | Saitama Stadium 2002 |
| 05/28/2022 | Avispa Fukuoka | 0 - 0 | Urawa | J1 League | Best Denki Stadium |
| 06/27/2021 | Urawa | 2 - 0 | Avispa Fukuoka | J1 League | Saitama Stadium 2002 |
07/27/2025
04/06/2025
11/30/2024
03/30/2024
11/25/2023
11/04/2023
05/20/2023
11/05/2022
05/28/2022
06/27/2021
Avispa Fukuoka Win
Urawa Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Avispa Fukuoka
Urawa
Avispa Fukuoka
Urawa
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Relegation Six-Pointer Erupts in Late Comeback Drama
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 81/100. A breath-taking, five-goal pendulum swing at Best Denki Stadium proved precisely why relegation battles deliver unmatched theatre.
Early Fireworks
When 17th meets 18th, the Stakes are entirely self-explanatory. Urawa understood the assignment perfectly, flying out of the blocks to take a seventh-minute lead through Matheus Sávio, set up nicely by Takuro Kaneko. But Avispa Fukuoka refused to crumble on home soil. Instead, they unleashed a rapid response. Shosei Usui restored parity in the 24th minute, and ten minutes later, Shu Morooka completed a stunning first-half turnaround. The sheer unpredictability set a chaotic tone for the rest of the afternoon.
The Tactical Squeeze
Trailing 2-1 after the interval, Urawa turned the screw. They dominated possession, holding 63% of the ball and suffocating the hosts in their own half. The overall Balance of the match heavily tilted toward the visitors, leading to a staggering 36 combined shots on the day. Despite eight heroic saves across both goals keeping the scoreline tight, the Intensity of Urawa's attacking waves was relentless. The manager's decision to introduce Kotaro Hayashi and Ado Onaiwu from the bench proved to be a tactical masterstroke that would ultimately redefine the match.
Three Minutes of Madness
Just as Avispa Fukuoka dared to dream of a vital three points, their defensive dam burst. In the 83rd minute, substitute Kotaro Hayashi found the breakthrough to level the match. Before the home crowd could even process the heartbreak, Urawa struck again. Two minutes later, Ado Onaiwu latched onto Kaneko's second assist of the day, finishing off an incredible 3-2 comeback. A massive Upset Factor rating reflects the shock of those closing moments, leaving Urawa to celebrate a monumental victory while plunging Avispa into despair.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A desperate relegation battle fueled high intensity, resulting in 36 total shots, wild momentum swings, and dramatic late goals from substitutes.
How dramatic was the late winner by Matheus Sávio?
While Matheus Sávio opened the scoring in the 7th minute, it was actually Ado Onaiwu who delivered the dramatic 85th-minute winner.
How did Avispa Fukuoka complete the comeback from behind?
After conceding early, Shosei Usui and Shu Morooka struck quickly in the first half to temporarily flip the match in Fukuoka's favour.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Urawa's Nightmare Start Meets Fukuoka's Grit
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. An uninspiring start for both sides makes this early-season J1 League clash a desperate scramble for momentum rather than a spectacle of beautiful football.
The Setup
It is early days in the campaign, but the red flags are already flying high at Best Denki Stadium. Urawa arrive sitting miserably in 19th place, yet to register a single point after two consecutive defeats. Their dreadful Form rating is already dragging them into an early relegation battle narrative. Avispa Fukuoka sit slightly more comfortably in 12th, but they are hardly pulling up trees either. The lack of sheer marquee talent gives us a modest Stars rating. However, what this match lacks in outright glamour, it makes up for in competitive tension. An extremely high Balance rating tells us this will be a tightly contested war of attrition. The relatively low Stakes simply reflect the early stage of the season, but tell that to the travelling supporters who are desperate for a result.
Key Battle
Since no single player dominates the tactical narrative, this match will be decided by collective discipline. The home side's midfield engine room must impose their will against an extraordinarily leaky Urawa defensive unit. The visitors have shipped eight goals in just two outings. If Fukuoka can press high and disrupt Urawa's passing lanes from the back, they will carve open chances with ease.
Our Prediction
Our verdict points to a scrappy 1-1 draw. Urawa are desperate to stop the bleeding, and a highly conservative approach might just stem the tide. Fukuoka lack the clinical edge to punish them fully. Expect a cagey affair where the fear of losing heavily outweighs the desire to attack.