Takayasu, Takakeisho share the lead at 12 wins

1 day remain in the race.

• Ozeki Takayasu12-2 ・ W7
• Komusubi Takakeisho12-2

Daiamami (Maegashira 15) beat Yutakayama (Maegashira 10) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 25% chance.

Chiyomaru (Maegashira 16) beat Kagayaki (Maegashira 6) by Tsukidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 30% chance.

• Maegashira 15 Daiamami7-7
• Maegashira 16 Chiyomaru4-10

8 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 14 Chiyoshomamake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 7 Abimake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 14 Daishomarumake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 3 Nishikigikachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 8 Takarafujimake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 6 Takanoiwamake-koshi (6-8)
• Ozeki Tochinoshinkachi-koshi (8-6)
• Sekiwake Mitakeumimake-koshi (6-8)

• Mitakeumi (Sekiwake, 6-8) vs Takayasu (Ozeki, 12-2) →head-to-head: Takayasu leads 24-10; the rating model gives Mitakeumi 44%; Forward Pusher vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even
• Shohozan (Maegashira 7, 9-5) vs Tochinoshin (Ozeki, 8-6) →head-to-head: Tochinoshin leads 17-9; the rating model gives Shohozan 15%
• Takakeisho (Komusubi, 12-2) vs Nishikigi (Maegashira 3, 8-6) →head-to-head: Takakeisho leads 9-3; the rating model gives Takakeisho 80%; Forward Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even