Matsuoka against Chiyonofuji, Natsu 1976, day 1

MatsuokaMakushita 1 East1-0
FinalResult in
ChiyonofujiMakushita 1 West0-1

Natsu 1976, day 1, 9 May 1976. Makushita, bout 29 of 29. East on the left, west on the right.

Win chances

Before the boutHow the ratings work
48% MatsuokaChiyonofuji 52%

The ratings had it close to even, 52% to 48%. These are the site's own ratings as the basho began, not a bookmaker's odds.

Head to head

7 official meetingsCompare careers
Matsuoka 4Chiyonofuji 3
  1. Chiyonofuji won · Natsu 1979, day 6, Juryosukuinage
  2. Chiyonofuji won · Aki 1977, day 4, Juryosotogake
  3. Chiyonofuji won · Nagoya 1977, day 4, Juryosotogake
  4. Matsuoka won · Natsu 1977, day 1, Juryosotogake
  5. Matsuoka won · Natsu 1976, day 1, Makushita (this bout)
  6. Matsuoka won · Hatsu 1976, day 12, Juryouwatenage
  7. Matsuoka won · Kyushu 1973, day 15, Makushita