J1 League Gameweek 11
Urawa 3 - 2 FT JEF United Chiba
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Futmetrix Verdict
46
FT
Sun, Nov 1
Racing Santander
0-3
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
48
⚖️ Balance
11
🏆 Stakes
49
🎲 Upset
0
Three early blows, one late reprieve denied
Futmetrix Verdict
78
FT
Sun, Nov 1
Ulsan Hyundai FC
2-1
Gangwon FC
⚡ Intensity
64
⚖️ Balance
87
🏆 Stakes
36
🎲 Upset
0
Farias delivers Ulsan's late lift
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Daisuke Suzuki 15'
19' Takuro Kaneko
Boniface Nduka (Takuya Yasui) 31'
45' ↓ Kaito Yasui ↑Shuta Sasa
HT
55' Kenta Nemoto (Matheus Sávio)
58' ↓ Renji Hidano ↑Hiiro Komori
↓ Makoto Himeno ↑Matheus Salgueiro Pains 61'
Ken Yamura 66'
Kazuki Tanaka 68'
↓ Luiz Eduardo Fleuri Pacheco ↑Taishi Taguchi 73'
↓ Kazuki Tanaka ↑Takumi Tsukui 73'
↓ Ken Yamura ↑Naohiro Sugiyama 73'
81' Shuta Sasa (Tatsuki Seko)
↓ Takuya Yasui ↑Leonardo Rocha 83'
83' ↓ Matheus Sávio ↑Ado Onaiwu
Taishi Taguchi 89'
90' ↓ Takuro Kaneko ↑Jumpei Hayakawa
90' ↓ Miki Yamane ↑Kotaro Hayashi
Takumi Tsukui (Erison Danilo de Souza) 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Urawa
Goalkeepers
Shusaku Nishikawa 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Danilo Boza 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuta Miyamoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenta Nemoto 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Midfielders
Miki Yamane 
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
24%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Kaito Yasui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Tatsuki Seko 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Yoichi Naganuma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuro Kaneko
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Matheus Sávio 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
7
Duels Won
78%
Win %
Forwards
R. Hidano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
BENCH
Koki Fukui
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kotaro Hayashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kota Kudo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Gustafson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jumpei Hayakawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shuta Sasa 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
H. Ueki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hiiro Komori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ado Onaiwu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
JEF United Chiba
Goalkeepers
J. Suarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Takayuki Mae 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Daisuke Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Boniface Nduka
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Masaru Hidaka 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Kazuki Tanaka
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Dudu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Takuya Yasui 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
M. Himeno 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Erison
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.4
Rating
Ken Yamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
BENCH
Ryota Suzuki
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Koji Toriumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takashi Kawano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takumi Tsukui 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.8
Rating
Taishi Taguchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Naohiro Sugiyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Índio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonardo Rocha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hiroto Goya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2026 | Urawa | 2 - 0 | JEF United Chiba | J1 League | Saitama Stadium |
| 02/07/2026 | JEF United Chiba | 0 - 2 | Urawa | J1 League | Fukuda Denshi Arena |
05/02/2026
02/07/2026
Urawa Win
JEF United Chiba Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +13
P: 10 GD: +19
P: 10 GD: +15
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +4
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: -4
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: -4
P: 10 GD: -7
P: 11 GD: -4
P: 10 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 10 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -11
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +20
P: 12 GD: +19
P: 12 GD: +19
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: +4
P: 12 GD: +4
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: -7
P: 12 GD: -10
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: -7
P: 12 GD: -8
P: 12 GD: -10
P: 12 GD: -12
P: 12 GD: -8
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Urawa
JEF United Chiba
Urawa
JEF United Chiba
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Saitama Thriller Ends with Urawa Edging JEF United Chiba
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 69/100. A relentless five-goal spectacle underscored by clinical finishing and decisive substitutions that left the relegation strugglers empty-handed.
The Early Exchanges
The atmosphere at Saitama Stadium 2002 was electric as Urawa hosted JEF United Chiba in a compelling J1 League clash. The home side wasted no time asserting their game plan, finding the breakthrough in the 19th minute when Takuro Kaneko finished with precision. However, the visitors from Chiba refused to lie down despite their grim standing in the relegation zone. Demonstrating excellent Balance, they hit back swiftly. Takuya Yasui unlocked the defence, allowing Boniface Nduka to smash home an equalizer just past the half-hour mark. The first 45 minutes set the stage for a tactical firefight, with both sides trading blows and turning the pitch into a highly contested battleground. Urawa edged possession, but the sheer volume of early chances promised more drama to come.
The Second-Half Surge
Following the interval, the Intensity of the contest skyrocketed. Urawa began to dictate the rhythm, slowly turning the screw on the Chiba defence. Their persistence paid off in the 55th minute when Matheus Sávio delivered a brilliant ball for Kenta Nemoto to convert, restoring the home advantage. As the half progressed, both managers turned to their benches to alter the dynamic. It was Urawa’s tactical adjustment that bore fruit first. Shuta Sasa, introduced at the break, found himself in the right place at the right time in the 81st minute. Latching onto a pass from Tatsuki Seko, the substitute fired into the net to give his side a two-goal cushion, seemingly putting the game entirely out of reach for the struggling visitors.
A Tense Finale
Despite staring down a 3-1 deficit, JEF United Chiba displayed immense heart in the dying moments. A barrage of late attacks tested the Urawa backline, leading to a frantic stoppage-time sequence. Substitute Takumi Tsukui made his mark in the 91st minute, finishing off an attacking move sparked by Erison to slash the deficit and create a truly nerve-wracking finale. Urawa ultimately survived the late scare to secure all three points, a result that solidifies their mid-table position. For Chiba, the defeat keeps them entrenched in 19th place, desperately searching for points to escape the drop zone. Yet, their fighting spirit in this chaotic 3-2 thriller suggests the relegation battle is far from over.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A relentless back-and-forth tempo combined with highly clinical substitutes turning half-chances into crucial goals for both sides.
How did substitute Takumi Tsukui change the game?
Coming on in the 73rd minute, Tsukui injected late urgency, scoring a stoppage-time goal that guaranteed a dramatic, nerve-wracking finish.
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.
Relegation Desperation at Saitama
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 9/100. With JEF United Chiba fighting for their J1 League lives, this clash at Saitama Stadium is a desperate scramble for survival points rather than a showcase of elite quality.
The Setup
Urawa sit comfortably mid-table in 11th place, but their season has been defined by a chaotic defensive record. Having conceded a staggering 21 goals in just nine games, their backline remains extremely vulnerable. Conversely, JEF United Chiba are languishing in 19th place, firmly entrenched in a brutal relegation battle with only five points to their name. A low Stakes rating reflects the early stage of this regular season campaign, but for the visitors, the desperation to secure points is absolute. Both teams possess leaky defenses, yielding a combined 4.7 goals against per game. This defensive fragility actually pushes up the Form rating slightly, signaling the strong potential for end-to-end goalmouth action. However, a modest Stars rating indicates this fixture will be a blue-collar slog defined by effort rather than a glamorous affair filled with elite individual brilliance.
Key Battle
With no standout superstars dominating the narrative, this encounter boils down to a fundamental clash of units. Urawa's aggressive but heavily porous backline will face off against Chiba's desperate forward line. The away side absolutely must exploit Urawa's tendency to leave glaring gaps during transitions, while the hosts will rely on overwhelming the wide areas to force Chiba deep into their own defensive third.
Our Prediction
Urawa are the clear favorites and should possess enough firepower to compound Chiba's ongoing misery. Expect a messy, high-scoring affair where tactical discipline goes out the window. Ultimately, Urawa's superior attacking output will outlast Chiba's fragile resistance. We anticipate a 3-1 home victory to keep the visitors rooted in the drop zone.