J1 League Gameweek 2
Urawa 1 - 4 FT Sanfrecce Hiroshima
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' ↓ Y. Naganuma ↑K. Hayashi
60' ↓ S. Sasa ↑J. Hayakawa
S. Haller (M. Kato) 61'
↓ S. Haller ↑T. Kawamura 63'
66' ↓ H. Minamino ↑R. Hidano
↓ S. Higashi ↑T. Matsumoto 69'
↓ M. Kato ↑S. Kobayashi 70'
↓ Y. Nakajima ↑N. Arai 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 
MAGNET
35
Activity
35
Activity
34
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
Danilo Boza
MAGNET
38
Activity
38
Activity
30
Passes
8
Duels
Yuta Miyamoto
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
59
Passes
10
Duels
Kota Kudo 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
1
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Yoichi Naganuma
MAGNET
18
Activity
18
Activity
13
Passes
5
Duels
Midfielders
Shuta Sasa
MAGNET
27
Activity
27
Activity
16
Passes
11
Duels
Kaito Yasui
MAGNET
47
Activity
47
Activity
37
Passes
10
Duels
Ryoma Watanabe
MAGNET
23
Activity
23
Activity
16
Passes
7
Duels
Forwards
Takuro Kaneko 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
Ado Onaiwu
MAGNET
15
Activity
15
Activity
9
Passes
6
Duels
Harumi Minamino
MAGNET
12
Activity
12
Activity
8
Passes
4
Duels
BENCH
Koki Fukui 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kotaro Hayashi
MAGNET
12
Activity
12
Activity
7
Passes
5
Duels
Kenta Nemoto 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Atsushi Inagaki
MAGNET
9
Activity
9
Activity
4
Passes
5
Duels
Jumpei Hayakawa
MAGNET
17
Activity
17
Activity
14
Passes
3
Duels
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
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
8%
Pass Acc
Renji Hidano
MAGNET
8
Activity
8
Activity
6
Passes
2
Duels
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Goalkeepers
Issei Ouchi
MAGNET
27
Activity
27
Activity
27
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Shiotani Tsukasa 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Hayato Araki 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
5.3
Rating
Sasaki Sho
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Shuto Nakano
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Hayao Kawabe
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
1
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
Yotaro Nakajima
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Higashi Shunki
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Kato Mutsuki
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
1
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
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
Yamasaki Taichi
MAGNET
5
Activity
5
Activity
4
Passes
1
Duels
Shichi Takaaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arai Naoto
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
5%
Pass Acc
Takumu Kawamura
MAGNET
6
Activity
6
Activity
3
Passes
3
Duels
Taishi Matsumoto
MAGNET
14
Activity
14
Activity
11
Passes
3
Duels
Daiki Suga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shimon Kobayashi
MAGNET
8
Activity
8
Activity
4
Passes
4
Duels
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
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashiwa Reysol | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | +3 | |
| 2 | Machida Zelvia | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | +4 | |
| 3 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +3 | |
| 4 | Kashima | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | +1 | |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | +1 | |
| 6 | Cerezo Osaka | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1 | |
| 7 | V-varen Nagasaki | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1 | |
| 8 | Shimizu S-pulse | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +1 | |
| 9 | Vissel Kobe | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +1 | |
| 10 | Kawasaki Frontale | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 11 | Tokyo Verdy | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | |
| 12 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | -1 | |
| 13 | Urawa | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | -1 | |
| 14 | Mito Hollyhock | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1 | |
| 15 | Kyoto Sanga | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1 | |
| 16 | Fagiano Okayama | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1 | |
| 17 | Avispa Fukuoka | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | |
| 18 | Nagoya Grampus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | |
| 19 | JEF United Chiba | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -3 | |
| 20 | FC Tokyo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -4 |
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 1 GD: +4
P: 1 GD: +3
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -3
P: 1 GD: -4
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Hiroshima's Attacking Masterclass Silences Saitama
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. 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
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 94/100. 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.