J1 League Gameweek 4
Urawa 3 - 2 FT Yokohama F. Marinos
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Futmetrix Verdict
84
FT
Wed, Sep 16
Omonia Nicosia
1-0
Celta Vigo
⚡ Form
1
⚖️ Balance
76
🏆 Stakes
100
⭐ Stars
45
Futmetrix Verdict
93
Plzen
vs
Union St. Gilloise
Thu, Sep 17 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
4
⚖️ Balance
100
🏆 Stakes
100
⭐ Stars
45
A gritty start to European nights.
Futmetrix Verdict
31
FT
Wed, Sep 16
AC Milan
0-2
Benfica
⚡ Intensity
32
⚖️ Balance
28
🏆 Stakes
0
🎲 Upset
60
Benfica silence San Siro with clinical display
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Kaina Tanimura (Kosuke Matsumura) 38'
40' Matheus Sávio
HT
Kosuke Matsumura 48'
Kaina Tanimura (Taisei Inoue) 57'
57' ↓ Hayate Ueki ↑Tatsuki Seko
64' Kenta Nemoto (Ryoma Watanabe)
68' ↓ Kaito Yasui ↑Harumi Minamino
71' Harumi Minamino
↓ Shin Miidera ↑Toichi Suzuki 72'
↓ Kosuke Matsumura ↑Takuya Kida 80'
↓ Ryotaro Tsunoda ↑Rio Nitta 80'
Takuya Kida 81'
↓ Taisei Inoue ↑Ryo Miyaichi 87'
↓ Tomoki Kondo ↑Jordy Croux 87'
Jordy Croux 89'
89' ↓ Matheus Sávio ↑Eiichi Katayama
90' ↓ Takuro Kaneko ↑Kotaro Hayashi
90'+3 Ryoma Watanabe
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Urawa
Goalkeepers
Shusaku Nishikawa 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Danilo Boza
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Yuta Miyamoto 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Kenta Nemoto 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Yoichi Naganuma 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
46%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
H. Ueki 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
5
Duels Won
100%
Win %
Takuro Kaneko 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
18%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Kaito Yasui 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Ryoma Watanabe 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
3
Key Passes
7.1
Rating
Matheus Sávio 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
7.4
Rating
Forwards
Hiiro Komori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Koki Fukui 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kotaro Hayashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eiichi Katayama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miki Yamane
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
Kota Mizunuma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tatsuki Seko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harumi Minamino
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Ado Onaiwu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yokohama F. Marinos
Goalkeepers
Rubén Blanco 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Taisei Inoue
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.1
Rating
Jeison Quiñónes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kosei Suwama
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
Ryotaro Tsunoda
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Kei Chinen 
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
43
Passes
24
Duels
Kosuke Matsumura
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Tomoki Kondo 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jun Amano
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
S. Miidera
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Kaina Tanimura 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.7
Rating
BENCH
Hiroki Iikura
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Riku Yamane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Tanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Toichi Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuto Kimura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuya Kida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rio Nitta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryo Miyaichi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordy Croux
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/25/2026 | Urawa | 2 - 3 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | Saitama Stadium |
| 02/21/2026 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 0 - 2 | Urawa | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
| 10/18/2025 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 4 - 0 | Urawa | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
| 04/20/2025 | Urawa | 3 - 1 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | Saitama Stadium |
| 10/30/2024 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 0 - 0 | Urawa | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
| 05/06/2024 | Urawa | 2 - 1 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | Saitama Stadium 2002 |
| 10/15/2023 | Urawa | 2 - 0 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J-League Cup | Saitama Stadium 2002 |
| 10/11/2023 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 1 - 0 | Urawa | J-League Cup | Nissan Stadium |
| 08/06/2023 | Urawa | 0 - 0 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | Saitama Stadium 2002 |
| 02/25/2023 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 2 - 0 | Urawa | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
04/25/2026
02/21/2026
10/18/2025
04/20/2025
10/30/2024
05/06/2024
10/15/2023
10/11/2023
08/06/2023
02/25/2023
Urawa Win
Yokohama F. Marinos Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +10
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -6
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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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Saitama Spectacle: Urawa's Stunning Comeback Stuns Marinos
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 96/100. A relentless five-goal thriller defined by sweeping momentum shifts breathes vital life into Urawa's early-season struggles.
Opening Exchanges
Yokohama F. Marinos controlled possession in the early stages, patiently probing an initially resolute Urawa defence. The tactical chess match exploded into life in the 38th minute when Kaina Tanimura finished a slick move orchestrated by Kosuke Matsumura. Yet, the hosts refused to crumble. Within two minutes, Matheus Sávio restored parity to the delight of the home crowd. A staggering 29 combined shots turned Saitama Stadium into a veritable shooting gallery, underscoring the off-the-charts Intensity of this fiercely contested encounter.
The Turning Point
The second half transformed into an end-to-end spectacle, reflected in a high Balance rating as the advantage swung back and forth. Tanimura grabbed his brace in the 57th minute after linking up with Taisei Inoue, threatening to inflict a fourth consecutive defeat on the hosts. However, the ensuing 14-minute goal flurry completely altered the narrative. Kenta Nemoto met a sharp delivery from Ryoma Watanabe in the 64th minute, capitalising on Urawa's staggering 19 total attempts on goal to draw level once more.
Dramatic Resolution
The true stroke of managerial genius came from the bench. Introduced in the 68th minute, super-sub Harumi Minamino required just three minutes to leave an indelible mark on the fixture. His 71st-minute strike finally tilted this high-Stakes clash in Urawa's favour. Despite both goalkeepers producing nine collective saves to keep the scoreline somewhat respectable, Marinos could not muster a final response. This dramatic 3-2 triumph gives Urawa their first points of the campaign, offering genuine hope in their looming battle against the drop.
Key Questions
What made K. Tanimura the Man of the Match?
Tanimura scored a phenomenal brace, constantly threatening the Urawa defence and proving lethal in the final third.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A relentless attacking mindset from both sides produced 29 total shots, alongside sweeping momentum shifts and fragile defending.
How did Urawa complete the comeback from behind?
After falling behind twice, Urawa rallied through Nemoto before substitute Harumi Minamino secured the dramatic match-winning goal.
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.
Pride and Panic at Saitama Stadium
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. A heated rivalry clash arrives at the worst possible time for a reeling Urawa side desperate to kickstart their campaign.
The Setup
Two games, two defeats. Urawa are in a rut. Their Form rating tells a grim story of early-season struggles, leaving them languishing in 19th place. On the other side, Yokohama F. Marinos sit comfortably in fifth with two wins already on the board. The Stakes for this August 29 encounter are massive. A win gives the hosts a lifeline; a loss deepens the crisis. Oddly, the Balance rating suggests an incredibly tight affair, with Urawa slightly favoured by the oddsmakers. But stats do not play football. If attacking Stars like Takuro Kaneko do not deliver, the home crowd will witness another bleak afternoon.
Key Battle
The home midfield against the visiting backline. Urawa will inevitably push forward in numbers to break their bad run, leaving massive spaces behind. If the away defence absorbs this initial wave of frantic pressure, they will ruthlessly exploit those gaps on the counter-attack.
Our Prediction
An away smash-and-grab. Yokohama F. Marinos take it 2-1. Expect Urawa to dominate early possession out of sheer desperation. But defensive frailties will cost them dearly, allowing the visitors to strike twice on the break and take all three points.