J1 League Regular Season - 13
Urawa 2 - 0 FT Kawasaki Frontale
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
54' Matheus Savio
60' ↓ S. Nakajima ↑J. Hayakawa
↓ F. Uremovic ↑A. Sasaki 61'
↓ L. Romanic ↑Erison 62'
↓ Marcinho ↑R. Osa 62'
71' ↓ A. Onaiwu ↑R. Hidano
71' ↓ T. Kaneko ↑H. Komori
71' H. Komori (Matheus Savio)
↓ T. Ito ↑S. Kawahara 74'
79' Matheus Savio
82' ↓ Matheus Savio ↑Y. Matsuo
83' ↓ R. Watanabe ↑H. Ueki
↓ K. Tachibanada ↑T. Miyagi 83'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Urawa
Goalkeepers
Shusaku Nishikawa 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Hirokazu Ishihara 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Yuta Miyamoto 
MAGNET
122
Activity
122
Activity
113
Passes
9
Duels
Kenta Nemoto
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
81
Passes
5
Duels
Yoichi Naganuma
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Ryoma Watanabe
MAGNET
61
Activity
61
Activity
56
Passes
5
Duels
Kaito Yasui
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Takuro Kaneko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Shoya Nakajima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Matheus Sávio 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Ado Onaiwu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
BENCH
Ayumi Niekawa 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Danilo Boza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jumpei Hayakawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yusuke Matsuo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ueki Hayate
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Renji Hidano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hiiro Komori 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
19
Minutes
7.9
Rating
Hiroki Abe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rio Nitta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kawasaki Frontale
Goalkeepers
Svend Brodersen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Reon Yamahara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Filip Uremović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Yuto Matsunagane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sota Miura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Kento Tachibanada
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Yuki Yamamoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tatsuya Ito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Yasuto Wakizaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Forwards
Lazar Romanić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
BENCH
Louis Yamaguchi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Asahi Sasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hiroto Noda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shunsuke Hayashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryuki Osa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
So Kawahara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erison
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Soma Kanda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ten Miyagi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/05/2026 | Kawasaki Frontale | 3 - 2 | Urawa | J1 League | Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium |
| 12/06/2025 | Urawa | 4 - 0 | Kawasaki Frontale | J1 League | Saitama Stadium |
| 09/07/2025 | Kawasaki Frontale | 3 - 2 (AET) | Urawa | J-League Cup | Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu |
| 09/03/2025 | Urawa | 1 - 1 | Kawasaki Frontale | J-League Cup | Saitama Stadium 2002 |
| 05/21/2025 | Kawasaki Frontale | 2 - 2 | Urawa | J1 League | Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium |
| 11/22/2024 | Urawa | 1 - 1 | Kawasaki Frontale | J1 League | Saitama Stadium 2002 |
| 05/03/2024 | Kawasaki Frontale | 3 - 1 | Urawa | J1 League | Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu |
| 06/24/2023 | Urawa | 1 - 1 | Kawasaki Frontale | J1 League | Saitama Stadium 2002 |
| 05/24/2023 | Urawa | 2 - 1 | Kawasaki Frontale | J-League Cup | Saitama Stadium 2002 |
| 04/23/2023 | Kawasaki Frontale | 1 - 1 | Urawa | J1 League | Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium |
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04/23/2023
Urawa Win
Kawasaki Frontale Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Urawa Snap Dreadful Streak to Stun Kawasaki
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 22/100. Urawa's complete control at Saitama Stadium 2002 finally put an end to their miserable five-match losing run.
Red Diamond Dominance
The pressure was immense for Urawa after a catastrophic run of five straight defeats in the J1 League. Standing on the turf at Saitama Stadium 2002, the hosts channelled all their recent frustration into pure attacking energy. Dominating possession with 60% of the ball, they systematically pinned Kawasaki Frontale deep into their own defensive third. The Intensity of the home side's relentless passing combinations—stringing together a massive 582 passes—left the visitors entirely disjointed and chasing shadows. Kawasaki's attacking threats were completely neutralised by the brilliant Yuta Miyamoto, who marshalled the backline to ensure a rare quiet outing for the away side. A barrage of nine early corners set an aggressive tone, turning the pitch into an absolute siege before the halftime whistle.
The Sávio Breakthrough
Despite the staggering shot volume from the home side, the first half somehow ended goalless. The Balance of this tight encounter finally tipped in the 54th minute. Matheus Sávio took matters into his own hands, finding the back of the net to completely shatter the tension that had gripped the home supporters. That crucial opening goal forced Kawasaki Frontale to open up their defensive shell, but the visitors looked utterly toothless, mustering a mere seven total shots against a fiercely resolute home block. As the match progressed, the pivotal moment of tactical execution arrived when the Urawa bench made their strategic move. The Stakes were exceptionally high, and a one-goal lead was never going to be enough against a dangerous opponent.
Sweet Relief in Saitama
The desperately needed insurance policy arrived in the 71st minute, courtesy of a brilliant super-sub intervention. H. Komori, freshly introduced to the fray, expertly latched onto a precise, cutting pass from the magnificent Sávio to double the hosts' advantage. This devastating combination completely derailed any lingering hopes of a late Kawasaki comeback. For a fixture that carried a significant Upset Factor given Urawa's dreadful recent form, the hosts' dominant 18-shot barrage entirely rewrote the script and defied all external expectations. The final whistle brought an outpouring of massive relief to the Saitama faithful, definitively lifting Urawa out of their rut and breathing fresh life back into their stalling league campaign. The miserable streak is finally over.
Key Questions
How did substitute Matheus Sávio change the game?
Though he started the match, Sávio orchestrated the victory, scoring the 54th-minute opener before providing the critical assist for Komori's late sealer.
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.
Crucial Six-Pointer in the Top-Half Chase
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. Urawa's desperate search for a turning point collides with Kawasaki Frontale's road mastery in a match that could define both teams' J1 League seasons.
The Setup
Set on April 29, 2026, at Saitama Stadium, this clash registers incredibly high on our Stakes metric. Urawa languish in seventh place, desperately needing to close a five-point gap on fifth-placed Kawasaki Frontale. A dismal Form rating tells the story of Urawa's catastrophic five-match losing streak, while the visitors arrive boasting a formidable away record of three wins in five road trips. Despite a modest Stars rating, an extraordinarily high Balance score suggests this contest will be an intensely fought tactical battle decided by razor-thin margins.
Key Battle
The decisive struggle will take place between Urawa's fragile defensive block and Kawasaki's progressive attacking unit. With the hosts desperate to snap their losing run, they must find a way to dictate the tempo without leaving themselves completely exposed to swift, punishing counter-attacks from a highly efficient away side.
Our Prediction
We expect a 1-2 away victory for Kawasaki Frontale. Urawa will likely push hard early on fueled by the home crowd's desperation, but their lingering defensive vulnerabilities will inevitably be punished by the visitors' ruthless efficiency on the road.