J1 League Gameweek 2
Urawa 1 - 4 FT Sanfrecce Hiroshima
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
A. Suzuki (H. Kawabe) 16'
S. Sasaki 22'
22' H. Araki
25' K. Kudo
34' Y. Miyamoto
T. Shiotani (Y. Nakajima) 45'+2
HT
46' ↓ A. Onaiwu ↑H. Komori
60' ↓ S. Sasa ↑J. Hayakawa
60' ↓ Y. Naganuma ↑K. Hayashi
S. Haller (M. Kato) 61'
↓ S. Haller ↑T. Kawamura 63'
66' ↓ H. Minamino ↑R. Hidano
↓ S. Higashi ↑T. Matsumoto 69'
↓ Y. Nakajima ↑N. Arai 70'
↓ M. Kato ↑S. Kobayashi 70'
A. Suzuki (T. Shiotani) 75'
76' ↓ R. Watanabe ↑A. Inagaki
↓ H. Kawabe ↑T. Yamasaki 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Urawa
Goalkeepers
Shusaku Nishikawa 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Danilo Boza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuta Miyamoto 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Kota Kudo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yoichi Naganuma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Midfielders
Shuta Sasa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Kaito Yasui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryoma Watanabe
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Forwards
Takuro Kaneko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ado Onaiwu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Harumi Minamino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
BENCH
Koki Fukui 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kotaro Hayashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenta Nemoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Atsushi Inagaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jumpei Hayakawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ueki Hayate
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
Hiiro Komori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Renji Hidano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Goalkeepers
Issei Ouchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Tsukasa Shiotani 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Hayato Araki 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
5.3
Rating
Sho Sasaki 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Shuto Nakano 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
9
Duels Won
82%
Win %
Hayao Kawabe 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Yotaro Nakajima
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Shunki Higashi
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Masaru Kato
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6
Rating
Akito Suzuki 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Sébastien Haller
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Keisuke Osako
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Taichi Yamasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takaaki Shichi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Naoto Arai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takumu Kawamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taishi Matsumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daiki Suga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shimon Kobayashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shun Ayukawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/09/2025 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 3 - 0 | Urawa | J1 League | Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima |
| 04/25/2025 | Urawa | 1 - 0 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J1 League | Saitama Stadium |
| 11/10/2024 | Urawa | 3 - 0 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J1 League | Saitama Stadium 2002 |
| 02/23/2024 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 2 - 0 | Urawa | J1 League | Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima |
| 08/13/2023 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 2 - 1 | Urawa | J1 League | EDION Stadium |
| 05/31/2023 | Urawa | 2 - 1 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J1 League | Saitama Stadium 2002 |
| 10/01/2022 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 4 - 1 | Urawa | J1 League | EDION Stadium |
| 05/13/2022 | Urawa | 0 - 0 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J1 League | Saitama Stadium 2002 |
| 08/25/2021 | Urawa | 1 - 0 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J1 League | Urawa Komaba Stadium |
| 05/26/2021 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 2 - 2 | Urawa | J1 League | EDION Stadium |
11/09/2025
04/25/2025
11/10/2024
02/23/2024
08/13/2023
05/31/2023
10/01/2022
05/13/2022
08/25/2021
05/26/2021
Urawa Win
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
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
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Hiroshima's Attacking Masterclass Silences Saitama
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 56/100. Sanfrecce Hiroshima's ruthless four-goal display offered an early-season statement of intent against a dismantled Urawa.
The Opening Siege
Saitama Stadium 2002 witnessed a punishing tempo right from the kickoff. Sanfrecce Hiroshima edged possession with 53% but applied relentless pressure that quickly pinned back the hosts. The Intensity of the visitors' high press yielded early fruit when A. Suzuki opened the scoring in the 16th minute with a clinical finish. Urawa looked briefly reinvigorated and managed to claw their way back into the tie following a chaotic sequence involving H. Araki in the 22nd minute. However, that fleeting moment of hope did little to stem the rising tide of purple shirts swarming the final third.
Turning the Screw
The match fundamentally shifted deep in first-half stoppage time. Just as Urawa hoped to reach the dressing room on level terms, T. Shiotani delivered a crushing blow in the 45th minute. This crucial strike completely shattered the Balance of the contest. Returning for the second half, the visitors transformed the pitch into a shooting gallery. Orchestrating an unrelenting attacking siege, they racked up a staggering 25 total shots to Urawa's meager three. Earning 11 corners to the hosts' one, Sanfrecce practically pitched tents inside the opposition penalty area, suffocating any attempt at a counter-attack and exposing glaring defensive frailties in the home side's backline.
A Ruthless Conclusion
With the hosts running on fumes, S. Haller widened the gap in the 61st minute, essentially putting the result beyond doubt. The final nail in the coffin arrived when Suzuki secured his brilliant brace a quarter of an hour later, cementing a 4-1 triumph. This comprehensive rout carries significant Stakes for both clubs even at this early stage. Sanfrecce collect three vital points to solidify their top-four credentials, sending a stark warning to the rest of the J1 League. Conversely, the heavy home defeat leaves Urawa searching for answers, desperately needing to plug a leaky defence.
Key Questions
What made Akito Suzuki the Man of the Match?
He provided a lethal cutting edge, scoring a clinical brace to spearhead his team's dominant 4-1 attacking display.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A relentless 25-shot attacking siege from Hiroshima completely overwhelmed Urawa's defence, resulting in a continuous flurry of goalmouth action.
What does this mean for Urawa's season?
It raises severe early alarms. Conceding four times at home highlights deep defensive frailties that must be urgently addressed.
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.
Survival Instincts Kick In Early at Saitama
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 52/100. A desperate bottom-of-the-table clash where early-season anxiety already feels like a fight for survival.
The Setup
The campaign has barely started, yet the alarm bells are already ringing loudly at Saitama Stadium. With Urawa sitting rock bottom in 20th and Sanfrecce Hiroshima languishing in 14th, this fixture has all the hallmarks of an early relegation battle. The underlying Stakes metric might seem modest at this stage of the J1 League season, but the psychological reality is severe. Both sides are starved for points, reflected in a concerning Form rating that signals serious defensive vulnerabilities. However, a solid Balance score suggests these two struggling outfits are evenly matched, making this a true six-pointer for early momentum.
Key Battle
The outcome will likely be decided on the flanks, where Urawa's in-form playmaker Takuro Kaneko squares off against Sanfrecce's defensive anchor Shuto Nakano. Kaneko has been a rare bright spark for the hosts, pulling the strings in the final third. Nakano must shut down those creative channels if the visitors hope to leave with maximum points, elevating the overall Stars appeal of this gritty fixture.
Our Prediction
Sanfrecce Hiroshima are the slight favorites and look primed to edge a tense affair. Expect the visitors to absorb early pressure before capitalizing on Urawa's fragile confidence at the back, securing a pivotal 2-1 victory.