Mito Hollyhock 0-1 Urawa: result and AI prediction

Mito Hollyhock – Urawa, J1 League, Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 08:00 AM (GMT). Venue: K's Denki Stadium Mito

Mito Hollyhock is #13 in the table (9 pts) and Urawa #11 (12 pts). Mito Hollyhock has not won any of its last 5 matches. Last 3 head-to-head meetings: Mito Hollyhock 0, draws 0, Urawa 3. Their last meeting, on May 9, 2026, ended Mito Hollyhock 1-4 Urawa.

Mito Hollyhock

Final score0 - 1

Urawa

AI predicted: 1-2 · Final score: 0-1✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Mito return home needing to halt a damaging league slide, but their cup win over FC Tokyo showed there is still depth and competitive edge in the squad. Urawa arrive with momentum restored after an emphatic cup display and with a pressing game that directly tests Mito’s build-up. The hosts’ injury losses, especially Watanabe, place greater responsibility on their replacement forwards and wide creators. This should be a high-intensity contest in which the side that handles the turnover battle better takes control.

Head-to-head analysis

Urawa have won all three recorded previous meetings. Their two league victories over Mito this season give them a clear recent tactical reference point.

Injuries and absences

Watanabe’s confirmed knee injury removes Mito’s leading scorer, while Kawazura’s calf problem further narrows defensive options. The hosts need a collective replacement for Watanabe’s penalty-box output rather than expecting one player to replicate it.

Form (last 5)

Mito HollyhockLeague position #13 · 9 ptsL L L

UrawaLeague position #11 · 12 ptsL W L

Mito Hollyhock vs Urawa stats

	Mito Hollyhock	Urawa
Played	9	9
Goals scored	12	16
Goals conceded	13	21
Clean sheets	0	1

Last meetings

2026-05-09Mito Hollyhock 1-4 Urawa
2026-03-07Urawa 2-0 Mito Hollyhock
2019-08-14Urawa 2-1 Mito Hollyhock