Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →January (Hatsu) 1998 ・ Day 4 ・ Jan 14
Musashimaru, Takanonami share the lead at 4 wins
January (Hatsu) 1998 has completed day 4. Musashimaru, Takanonami share the lead at 4-0.
Championship Race
11 days remain in the race.
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Takanonami, bidding for yokozuna, stands at 4-0 — 9 wins short of the 13-win benchmark.
解説 ・ InsightTakanonami's last two basho: 12 wins, then 14 (champion) — 26 in total. Against the "back-to-back championship-level" standard, another title-class run is required here.
His rating of 2480 is at career-peak level (2480) — the rating says he is knocking on the door.
- Ozeki Takanonami4-0 ・ yokozuna bid
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Takanohana (Yokozuna, 3-1) vs Kyokushuzan (Maegashira 4, 1-3) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 11-0; the rating model gives Takanohana 94%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Kyokushuzan
- Tochinonada (Maegashira 2, 1-3) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 3-1) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 7-3; the rating model gives Tochinonada 21%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Tochinonada
- Kotonishiki (Komusubi, 1-3) vs Musashimaru (Ozeki, 4-0) →head-to-head: Musashimaru leads 26-18; the rating model gives Kotonishiki 15%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even