Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →January (Hatsu) 2004 ・ Day 5 ・ Jan 15
Kotomitsuki, Asashoryu share the lead at 5 wins
January (Hatsu) 2004 has completed day 5. Kotomitsuki, Asashoryu share the lead at 5-0.
Championship Race
10 days remain in the race.
Upsets
Hokutoriki (Maegashira 1) beat Musoyama (Ozeki) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 32% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 2-5, which makes it count double.
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Tochiazuma, bidding for yokozuna, stands at 4-1 — 9 wins short of the 13-win benchmark.
解説 ・ InsightTochiazuma's last two basho: 10 wins, then 13 (champion) — 23 in total. Against the "back-to-back championship-level" standard, another title-class run is required here.
- Ozeki Tochiazuma4-1 ・ yokozuna bid
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 5-0) vs Kyokutenho (Maegashira 3, 2-3) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 36-2; the rating model gives Asashoryu 82%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Asashoryu
- Iwakiyama (Maegashira 2, 1-4) vs Chiyotaikai (Ozeki, 4-1) →head-to-head: Chiyotaikai leads 8-5; the rating model gives Iwakiyama 26%
- Dejima (Maegashira 6, 3-2) vs Kotomitsuki (Maegashira 4, 5-0) →head-to-head: Kotomitsuki leads 16-9; the rating model gives Dejima 41%; Forward Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even