J1 League Gameweek 8
Kashiwa Reysol 3 - 0 FT Mito Hollyhock
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
15' N. Nakagawa (H. Mitsumaru)
Kishin Gokita 19'
31' K. Osaki
Sho Omori 45'
HT
↓ K. Gokita ↑A. Watanabe 46'
↓ H. Yamamoto ↑Y. Torikai 46'
↓ K. Yamazaki ↑T. Semba 46'
46' ↓ R. Harakawa ↑R. Shimano
57' ↓ M. Hosoya ↑Y. Kakita
57' ↓ H. Yamauchi ↑Y. Segawa
↓ T. Mase ↑M. Arai 74'
83' Y. Segawa (Y. Koizumi)
85' ↓ Y. Komi ↑D. Sugioka
↓ K. Tada ↑S. Kubo 85'
89' ↓ T. Kubo ↑S. Baba
Mizuki Arai 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Kashiwa Reysol
Goalkeepers
Ryosuke Kojima 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Y. Yamanouchi 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taiyo Koga 
MAGNET
97
Activity
97
Activity
91
Passes
6
Duels
Hiromu Mitsumaru
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
50%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Tojiro Kubo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Nobuteru Nakagawa 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Riki Harakawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Yota Komi
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Yoshio Koizumi
MAGNET
49
Activity
49
Activity
42
Passes
7
Duels
Hinata Yamauchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Mao Hosoya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
BENCH
Kengo Nagai 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Seiya Baba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daiki Sugioka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Koya Yuruki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yusuke Segawa 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Sachiro Toshima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hayato Nakama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rei Shimano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuki Kakita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mito Hollyhock
Goalkeepers
Konosuke Nishikawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Takahiro Iida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danilo Cardoso 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Kenta Itakura
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
89
Passes
3
Duels
Sho Omori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Takumi Mase
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Koshi Osaki 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
5.7
Rating
Kiichi Yamazaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Hayata Yamamoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
K. Gokita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Keisuke Tada
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
BENCH
Shuhei Matsubara
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mizuki Arai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yoshiki Torikai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Nagao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taishi Semba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Leiria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arata Watanabe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Kubo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/19/2026 | Mito Hollyhock | 2 - 0 | Kashiwa Reysol | J1 League | Best Denki Stadium |
| 03/22/2026 | Kashiwa Reysol | 3 - 0 | Mito Hollyhock | J1 League | Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium |
| 09/23/2024 | Kashiwa Reysol | 1 - 0 | Mito Hollyhock | Friendlies Clubs | Hitachi Kashiwa Multipurpose Ground |
| 10/14/2019 | Kashiwa Reysol | 2 - 3 | Mito Hollyhock | J2 League | SANKYO FRONTIER Kashiwa Stadium (Kashiwa) |
| 05/19/2019 | Mito Hollyhock | 0 - 0 | Kashiwa Reysol | J2 League | K's denki Stadium Mito (Mito) |
04/19/2026
03/22/2026
09/23/2024
10/14/2019
05/19/2019
Kashiwa Reysol Win
Mito Hollyhock Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +11
P: 8 GD: +11
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -10
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Kashiwa Reysol
Mito Hollyhock
Kashiwa Reysol
Mito Hollyhock
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Total Eclipse at Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. Kashiwa's relentless attacking tempo completely overwhelmed a toothless Mito side, turning a mid-table league fixture into a statement victory.
Setting the Tempo
Hesitation had no place on the pitch today. Kashiwa Reysol came out of the tunnel determined to dictate terms, and their early aggression paid immediate dividends. In the 15th minute, Nobuteru Nakagawa found the back of the net to set the stadium alight. A tense VAR check momentarily paused the celebrations, but the goal was quickly confirmed, driving the Intensity of the opening exchanges through the roof. Mito Hollyhock looked shell-shocked, unable to cope with the sheer pace and directness of the hosts' attacking thrusts.
The Cruel Deflection
While the hosts only edged possession at 52%, what they did with the ball was devastating. The relentless barrage of 17 shots fractured the visitors' defensive structure. By the 31st minute, Mito cracked under the immense pressure when K. Osaki inadvertently turned the ball into his own net. This catastrophic error effectively killed any remaining Balance in the tie. Behind the scenes of the attacking masterclass, Kashiwa's Yosei Yamauchi was putting on a clinic, anchoring a defensive unit that starved Mito of a single shot on target all afternoon.
Closing the Show
The second half offered no respite for the battered visitors. Mito's attempts to salvage pride were easily neutralized, leaving them chasing shadows. The final nail in the coffin arrived in the 83rd minute, courtesy of Kashiwa's bench. Substitute Y. Segawa, introduced just before the hour mark, latched onto a precise delivery from Y. Koizumi to score the third and final goal. Given the contrasting form of both sides, the Upset Factor was virtually non-existent today—this was a thoroughly predictable, yet beautifully executed demolition job.
Key Questions
How did substitute Nobuteru Nakagawa change the game?
Nakagawa actually started the match, setting the tone with his 15th-minute opener. It was substitute Y. Segawa who ultimately sealed the 3-0 victory late on.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Mid-Table Scrap Threatens to Fracture J1 League Order
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 67/100. Separated by a single point, this tight mid-table clash is essential viewing for anyone tracking the J1 League's volatile upper-half race.
The Setup
The J1 League table takes no prisoners, and on March 22, 2026, Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium hosts a genuine six-pointer. Kashiwa Reysol sit seventh with 11 points, breathing right down the necks of sixth-placed Mito Hollyhock on 12 points. A strong Stakes rating underscores the importance of this fixture—a win pushes either side toward the top-tier conversation, while a loss risks a mid-table slide. Interestingly, neither team has recorded a single draw in ten matches. This chaotic win-or-bust streak drives a volatile Form rating, while the Stars metric is quietly ticking upward thanks to standout individual performances from the visitors.
Key Battle
This game will be decided in the transition zones. The home side's attacking frontline loves to exploit high lines, forcing the visiting defensive unit into desperate recovery runs. If the away defense drops too deep to compensate, they invite sustained pressure outside the box, completely neutralizing their own counter-attacking rhythm.
Our Prediction
We expect Kashiwa Reysol to dictate the tempo and ultimately take all three points. Given the impressive Balance of the matchup, it will not be a blowout. The hosts will likely edge it by a single goal, exploiting tired legs in the final twenty minutes.