Football Result
Marcelo Ryan 66'
Teruhito Nakagawa 88'
Ryoma Watanabe 20'
Verification of the Result Prediction
Power Comparison in the League
Game Stats
Team Formations
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
H2H Record before the game
FC Tokyo
Draws
Urawa Red Diamonds
In a thrilling Japanese J.League encounter at Ajinomoto Stadium, FC Tokyo edged out Urawa Red Diamonds with a 3-2 victory. The match saw a flurry of early goals, with Keita Endo putting FC Tokyo ahead in the 6th minute, followed by quick responses from Urawa’s Kaito Yasui and Ryoma Watanabe in the 15th and 20th minutes, respectively. Marcelo Ryan leveled the score in the 66th minute, setting the stage for Teruhito Nakagawa's decisive goal in the 88th minute. FC Tokyo, playing in a 4-4-2 formation, had slightly less possession (48.7%) but managed more shots (19) than Urawa (12).
The AI-powered pre-game prediction favored an FC Tokyo win, which ultimately proved accurate. The AI had predicted a 44.8% chance of an FC Tokyo victory, aligning with the actual result. The match statistics reveal a competitive game with both teams creating opportunities.
FC Tokyo's recent form has been mixed, with two wins and two losses in their last five J.League matches, alongside a draw. This victory will provide a boost as they aim for consistency in upcoming games. Meanwhile, Urawa Red Diamonds have struggled recently, particularly with their participation in the FIFA Club World Cup, where they suffered three consecutive defeats; and, because of that, the team has 3 losses, 1 win and a draw in their last 5 matches. The Urawa Red Diamonds need to improve their defensive stability in their next matches.
Analyzing the game in relation to previous encounters, the recent head-to-head record between these teams has been closely contested, with FC Tokyo holding a slight edge. FC Tokyo’s attacking prowess, displayed with 3 goals, marks a continuation of their tendency to score when playing at home against Urawa. Given Urawa's recent struggles in the FIFA Club World Cup, this game reflects their difficulty in immediately transitioning back to domestic form.