Urawa
Saitama Stadium 2002 · Est. 1950
Urawa's 2026 J1 League Campaign
Urawa's 2026 journey in the J1 League was a rollercoaster of sorts, culminating in a respectable 6th place finish with 25 points from 18 matches. They notched up 7 wins, managed just a single draw, and suffered 11 defeats. Their attacking effort yielded 25 goals, while defensively they conceded 22, ending with a modest positive goal difference of +3.
The season's rhythm was a bit of a mixed bag, with patches of promise often undone by less consistent spells. At home, their record was less convincing, with only 3 wins against 7 losses, whereas away from home they found slightly better fortune, winning 4 times but still losing 5. The defence showed some resilience too, securing six clean sheets across the campaign, split evenly between home and away.
Looking ahead, Urawa will no doubt aim to build on the flashes of strong form they displayed, hoping to convert their potential into more consistent results. The challenge will be turning those narrow margins into a campaign that pushes higher up the table.
Points trajectory
Manager
Maciej Skorza
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
J1 League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kashima | 18 | 15 | 0 | 3 | +20 | 45 |
| 5 |  Tokyo Verdy | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | -4 | 28 |
| 6 |  Urawa | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | +3 | 25 |
| 7 |  Yokohama F. Marinos | 18 | 6 | 0 | 12 | -3 | 20 |
Urawa's 2026 J1 League Form Analysis
Urawa's 2026 campaign has been a bit of a rollercoaster, with results far from consistent. Their record shows seven wins and a solitary draw, but a hefty 11 defeats suggest they've struggled to maintain momentum. Indeed, their biggest winning streak of four games stands out amid a sea of losses.
Points were mostly lost through defeats rather than draws, given they have only one draw all season. Home form has been particularly shaky, with seven losses at their own ground contrasting with a better away record that includes four wins. Scoring 26 goals but conceding 25 underlines a tight but nervy defensive record.
In sum, Urawa's season shape is streaky and uneven, with flashes of promise undone by frequent setbacks. If they want to climb higher, turning some of those losses into draws—or better yet, wins—will be key.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Biggest results
- Biggest home win2-0
- Biggest away win1-4
- Biggest home loss0-2
- Biggest away loss3-2
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Team Intelligence
Form & Record▾
Last 20 competitive
Injuries▾
No current injuries reported
Advanced Metrics▾
Current Streaks
Competitive matches only
Scored in 2 of last 5 games
Conceded in 4 of last 5 games
Clean sheet in 1 of last 5 games
Won 1 of last 5 games
Lost 2 of last 5 games
Drew 2 of last 5 games
Failed to score in 3 of last 5 games
Urawa's Home and Away Form in the 2026 J1 League
Urawa's 2026 campaign reveals a curious split between home and away performances. At home, they've netted 13 goals but conceded 15, resulting in seven losses out of ten matches—defensive solidity seems to take a holiday at the stadium. Away from home, they match their scoring with 13 goals but fare better defensively, letting in only 10 and losing fewer games.
Interestingly, clean sheets are evenly divided with three apiece, suggesting that while the defence can hold firm, it’s inconsistent. Their four away wins compared to three at home hint that Urawa might find life slightly easier on the road this season. Overall, their goal difference is positive but only just, reflecting a side that entertains but occasionally lets things slip.
Fipster's Record on Urawa
Fipster has had a modest start when it comes to predicting Urawa's outcomes in the 2026 J1 League campaign. With just one scored fixture so far, the model's record includes a single miss and no stars or ticks to boast about yet. It seems the model is still finding its feet with this club, so perhaps patience is in order before expecting a sparkling track record. Still, every expert has to start somewhere, even if the first prediction didn't quite hit the mark.
Venue
Saitama Stadium 2002
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Shusaku NishikawaGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 |  Ayumi NiekawaGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 |  Yuta MiyamotoDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 |  Danilo BozaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 |  Hirokazu IshiharaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 |  Kenta NemotoDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 26 |  Takuya OgiwaraDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 32 |  Eiichi KatayamaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 88 |  Yoichi NaganumaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8 |  Matheus SávioMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 10 |  Shoya NakajimaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 11 |  Samuel GustafsonMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 13 |  Ryoma WatanabeMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 14 |  Takahiro SekineMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 22 |  Kai ShibatoMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 24 |  Yusuke MatsuoMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 25 |  Kaito YasuiMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 37 |  H. UekiMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 38 | Sota MatsunagaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 39 |  Jumpei HayakawaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 77 |  Takuro KanekoMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | H. AbeAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 9 |  Isaac Kiese ThelinAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 |  Hiiro KomoriAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 27 | Toshikazu TeruuchiAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 36 | R. HidanoAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 41 |  Rio NittaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 45 |  Ado OnaiwuAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
