Match report
Urawa beat JEF United Chiba 2–0 at Urawa Stadium in J1 League. R. Hidano opened the scoring in the 47th minute. Urawa have 1 win in their last 5, while JEF United Chiba have 0 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
38'
T. Kawano
2H
⚽R. Hidanoassist Danilo Boza
47'
H. Ishihara
55'
⚽J. Hayakawa
70'
⇄S. Nishikawa↓ R. Hidano
75'
75'
⇄R. Suzuki↓ M. Himeno
⇄K. Nemoto↓ J. Hayakawa
84'
84'
⇄T. Wakahara↓ Dudu
Y. Miyamoto
87'
Momentum
URA
⚽⚽
CHI
Match info
TournamentJ1 League · Japan · Tier 1
Kick-offMay 2, 2026 · 18:00
VenueUrawa Stadium
Attendance46,039 / 48,462 (95%)
RefereeA. Taylor (Eng)
FIFA ranking
#6·
#13
#6·#13Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
59Ball possession %41
1.7Expected goals (xG)0.5
12Total shots11
6Shots on target4
4Shots off target5
4Blocked shots2
7Corner kicks5
2Offsides4
9Fouls13
2Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
4Goalkeeper saves4
525Passes495
80Pass accuracy %76
16Tackles17
Player of the match
R. Hidano7.7Lineups
URA 4-3-36.95Formation6.994-3-3 CHI
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | G | +/- | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kashima | 18 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 31:11 | +20 | 45 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  FC Tokyo | 18 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 32:18 | +14 | 37 | WWWWL |
| 3 |  Machida Zelvia | 18 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 28:22 | +6 | 37 | WWWWL |
| 4 |  Kawasaki Frontale | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 26:28 | -2 | 28 | WLWLL |
| 5 |  Tokyo Verdy | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 22:26 | -4 | 28 | WLWWL |
| 6 | Urawa | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 25:22 | +3 | 25 | LWLLW |
| 7 |  Yokohama F. Marinos | 18 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 28:31 | -3 | 20 | LLWLW |
| 8 |  Kashiwa Reysol | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 22:24 | -2 | 20 | LWLLW |
| 9 |  Mito Hollyhock | 18 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 23:39 | -16 | 18 | LWLWL |
| 10 | JEF United Chiba | 18 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 18:34 | -16 | 12 | LLLLL |
| 1 |  Vissel Kobe | 18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 29:25 | +4 | 35 | LWLWW |
| 2 |  Cerezo Osaka | 18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 30:21 | +9 | 31 | LWLWW |
| 3 |  Nagoya Grampus | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 33:31 | +2 | 31 | WLWWL |
| 4 |  Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 31:23 | +8 | 30 | LWWLW |
| 5 |  Gamba Osaka | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 31:25 | +6 | 28 | WLWLW |
| 6 |  Fagiano Okayama | 18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 26:29 | -3 | 26 | WLWWL |
| 7 |  Shimizu S-pulse | 18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 23:25 | -2 | 24 | WWLWL |
| 8 |  Kyoto Sanga | 18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 22:28 | -6 | 23 | LWLLW |
| 9 |  V-varen Nagasaki | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 21:29 | -8 | 21 | LWLLW |
| 10 |  Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 21:31 | -10 | 21 | WLLWL |
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