J1 League Gameweek 8
Urawa 3 - 1 FT Tokyo Verdy
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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
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Shuhei Mizoguchi 12'
24' Matheus Sávio (Takuro Kaneko)
32' Matheus Sávio
44' Harumi Minamino (Hayate Ueki )
↓ Hayato Hirao ↑Kazunari Ichimi 45'
HT
Kazunari Ichimi 56'
↓ Kosuke Saito ↑Kai Shibato 58'
58' ↓ Miki Yamane ↑Atsushi Inagaki
Yuta Arai (Kazunari Ichimi) 62'
67' ↓ Hayate Ueki ↑Eiichi Katayama
67' ↓ Harumi Minamino ↑Hiiro Komori
80' ↓ Kaito Yasui ↑Yoichi Naganuma
81' ↓ Matheus Sávio ↑Samuel Gustafson
↓ Yuya Fukuda ↑Kanya Fujimoto 86'
↓ Kaito Suzuki ↑Yuan Matsuhashi 86'
↓ Yuta Arai ↑Issei Kumatoriya 89'
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
Miki Yamane 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Yuta Miyamoto 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Kenta Nemoto 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
45%
Duel Win %
Kotaro Hayashi
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Tatsuki Seko 
MAGNET
65
Activity
65
Activity
49
Passes
16
Duels
Takuro Kaneko 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Kaito Yasui 
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
H. Ueki 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Matheus Sávio 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
9
Rating
Forwards
Harumi Minamino 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Koki Fukui
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Atsushi Inagaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eiichi Katayama
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Yoichi Naganuma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shuta Sasa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Gustafson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Hidano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hiiro Komori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ado Onaiwu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tokyo Verdy
Goalkeepers
Matheus Vidotto
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Kaito Suzuki
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Naoki Hayashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryota Inoue
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Yuta Arai
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Kosuke Saito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Rei Hirakawa
MAGNET
64
Activity
64
Activity
50
Passes
14
Duels
Shuhei Mizoguchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuya Fukuda 
SUNDAY LEAGUER
5.7
Rating
5.7
Rating
11
Duels Lost
15
Poss Lost
Forwards
Itsuki Someno
MAGNET
50
Activity
50
Activity
32
Passes
18
Duels
BENCH
Yuya Nagasawa
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Maaya Sako
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joi Yamamoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kai Shibato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuan Matsuhashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Imai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kanya Fujimoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Issei Kumatoriya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kazunari Ichimi
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/12/2026 | Urawa | 1 - 1 (PEN 1-3) | Tokyo Verdy | J1 League | Saitama Stadium |
| 03/14/2026 | Tokyo Verdy | 1 - 0 | Urawa | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 09/27/2025 | Tokyo Verdy | 0 - 0 | Urawa | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 05/03/2025 | Urawa | 2 - 0 | Tokyo Verdy | J1 League | Saitama Stadium |
| 01/20/2025 | Urawa | 3 - 2 | Tokyo Verdy | Friendlies Clubs | Kincho Football Center |
| 10/19/2024 | Tokyo Verdy | 2 - 1 | Urawa | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 03/03/2024 | Urawa | 1 - 1 | Tokyo Verdy | J1 League | Saitama Stadium 2002 |
| 08/22/2018 | Urawa | 1 - 0 | Tokyo Verdy | Emperor Cup | Kumagaya Athletic Stadium |
04/12/2026
03/14/2026
09/27/2025
05/03/2025
01/20/2025
10/19/2024
03/03/2024
08/22/2018
Urawa Win
Tokyo Verdy Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +11
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -8
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
Tokyo Verdy
Urawa
Tokyo Verdy
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
First-Half Masterclass Ensures Urawa Take the Spoils
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. A devastating first-half blitz saw the hosts completely dismantle their fragile opponents, securing a crucial three points and pushing the visitors deeper into the relegation mire.
Opening Intent
The atmosphere at Saitama Stadium 2002 crackled with anticipation as the opening whistle blew. Despite Tokyo Verdy edging possession with 53 percent of the ball, it was Urawa who dictated the tempo where it mattered most. The hosts unleashed a barrage of 13 total shots, turning the visitors' penalty area into a constant shooting gallery. A remarkably high Intensity defined these early exchanges, with Urawa applying immense set-piece pressure through an accumulation of corner kicks that kept their opponents pinned back. Languishing dangerously in the relegation zone, Verdy struggled to clear their lines effectively. Their defensive frailties were exposed time and again as the home side mercilessly hunted for an early breakthrough to settle their nerves.
The Sávio Show
The turning point arrived midway through the first half when Matheus Sávio decided to take matters into his own hands. The dynamic Brazilian playmaker broke the deadlock in the 24th minute, capping off a slick attacking move orchestrated by Takuro Kaneko. Barely giving the opposition time to recover, Sávio struck again just eight minutes later, securing a magnificent brace that completely shifted the Balance of the contest. Urawa were not done there, however. Just before the half-time whistle, Harumi Minamino compounded the visitors' misery by finishing a lethal sequence initiated by Hayate Ueki. That devastating 3-0 lead at the break effectively killed off the match as a genuine contest, leaving Verdy with an insurmountable mountain to climb.
A Consolation in Vain
Emerging for the second half, Tokyo Verdy desperately needed a response to salvage some pride. Managerial adjustments yielded a fleeting moment of hope in the 62nd minute. Substitute Kazunari Ichimi made an immediate impact off the bench, laying off a perfect pass for Yuta Arai to rifle home a well-taken consolation goal. However, Urawa comfortably managed the remaining minutes, absorbing any late pressure and seeing out the 3-1 victory with professional composure. With the Stakes remaining incredibly high at the bottom of the table, this defeat leaves Verdy stranded in 19th place and staring at the J2 League abyss. Meanwhile, the hosts can celebrate a dominant performance that further solidifies their secure mid-table position.
Key Questions
What made Matheus Sávio the Man of the Match?
His clinical first-half brace completely dismantled the opposition, providing the crucial early goals that firmly secured a comfortable and dominant victory for Urawa.
How did substitute Matheus Sávio change the game?
Although Sávio actually started the match and scored twice, it was Tokyo Verdy's substitute Kazunari Ichimi who changed the second-half dynamic by providing an assist.
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.
A Relegation Scrap in the Making
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 31/100. An early-season desperation clash that struggles to capture the imagination, as a winless Tokyo Verdy attempts to drag Urawa into the J1 League basement.
The Setup
The Urawa faithful at Saitama Stadium will expect nothing less than three points on September 19, 2026. However, conceding 17 goals in seven matches points to defensive frailties that keep them hovering in 12th place. Tokyo Verdy arrive in 19th, shackled by a dire winless record (0-4-3) and a dismal attacking output of just three goals. A modest Stakes rating reflects the early nature of round eight, but for the visitors, the relegation alarm bells are already ringing.
Key Battle
Urawa's creative spark rests on T. Kaneko, who has hit the ground running with a pair of assists. He will test a Verdy defensive unit scrambling to support Itsuki Someno at the other end. Someno offers glimpses of quality, but without service, he remains painfully isolated.
Our Prediction
We expect a scrappy, low-quality affair. Urawa are clear favourites with a 52.7% win probability, and their superior attacking firepower should eventually break down Verdy's resistance. Expect a 2-0 home victory.