Kyoto Sanga vs Urawa Red Diamonds Prediction: No Change; New Season, Same Old Urawa!

Kyoto Sanga and Urawa Red Diamonds will meet at Sanga Stadium in the second round of the J1 League. Kyoto Sanga comes into this clash aiming to avoid a second consecutive defeat in the league. 

Let's head into the match preview to find the best odds on the Kyoto Sanga vs. Urawa Red Diamonds game and my expert picks to place your bets.

Kyoto Sanga

Kyoto Sanga have been known for their bottom half finishes in the league standings since earning promotion to the top-flight in the 2021-22 season. Last season was no different as they finished in 14th place with 46 points.

Over the course of last season, they recorded 12 wins, 11 draws and 15 losses. They scored 43 goals and conceded 55 goals.  

In their previous league game, they were unfortunate not to have picked up all three points. They suffered a 2-0 away defeat against newly-promoted Okayama. This is despite seeing 68% of ball possession and registering 17 goal attempts.

Urawa Red Diamonds

Urawa Red Diamonds couldn't get rid of their opening day curse in the J1 League, as they were held to a goalless draw against Vissel Kobe at the Noevir Stadium on Saturday.

This was the fifth consecutive season in which the Red Devils have failed to win their opening match in the J1 League. During this period, they have picked up three losses and two draws.

The situation has been far much worse in the second round, losing six of their last seven matches (D1). It's also worth mentioning that they are on a four-match losing streak and it wouldn't be surprising if they were to drop all three points in this one.

Match Facts

• Kyoto Sanga is unbeaten in their last four home matches in the J1 League.
• Urawa Red Diamonds is winless in their last five matches when playing away in the league.
• Three of the last five encounters between Kyoto Sanga and Urawa Red Diamonds have ended in stalemates.
• Urawa Red Diamonds has seen each of their last four matches in the J1 League produce under 2.5 goals.

Head-To-Head

In the last 19 meetings, Kyoto Sanga has won 2 times, Urawa Red Diamonds has won 10 times, and there have been 7 draws with the goal difference being 35-11 in favour of Urawa Red Diamonds. 

Expert Betting Tips

Kyoto Sanga and Urawa Red Diamonds has the potential to be a low-scoring affair, and this is why—for my first pick—I'm backing under 2.5 goals to be scored. 

Kyoto Sanga has seen under 2.5 goals in each of their last seven league games; six of those outings have been in the previous season. If we take a look at the last eight encounters between them and Urawa Red Diamonds, this has been a trend in six of those contests.

To substantiate this pick, Urawa Red Diamonds has failed to score in four of their last five away league games.

Our main prediction for the match: Goals - Under 2.5 for 1.85 with Bet365.

2nd prediction: Both Teams To Score - No for 2.06 with 1xbet.

3rd prediction: Full-time Result - Draw for 3.25 with Betway.