Kotoeiho, Kirishima share the lead at 5 wins

Fujiryoga, Wakanosho, Tobizaru, Fujiseiun, Gonoyama, Wakatakakage trail by one. 10 days remain.

• Maegashira 13 Kotoeiho5-0 ・ W5
• Ozeki Kirishima5-0 ・ W5
• Maegashira 17 Fujiryoga4-1
• Maegashira 16 Wakanosho4-1
• Maegashira 15 Tobizaru4-1
• Maegashira 6 Fujiseiun4-1
• Maegashira 4 Gonoyama4-1
• Komusubi Wakatakakage4-1

Ichiyamamoto (Maegashira 2) beat Kotozakura (Ozeki) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 27% chance.

• Maegashira 2 Ichiyamamoto2-3

Kadoban ozeki Aonishiki stands at 0-0-5 — 8 more wins needed with 10 days left.

• Ozeki Aonishiki0-0-5 ・ kadoban #1―――――

• Kirishima (Ozeki, 5-0) vs Oho (Maegashira 3, 2-3) →head-to-head: Kirishima leads 8-4; the rating model gives Kirishima 78%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Kirishima
• Kotozakura (Ozeki, 2-3) vs Hiradoumi (Maegashira 3, 2-3) →head-to-head: Kotozakura leads 9-3; the rating model gives Kotozakura 71%; Forward Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even
• Ura (Maegashira 11, 3-2) vs Kotoeiho (Maegashira 13, 5-0) →head-to-head: Ura leads 1-1; the rating model gives Ura 57%