Urawa Red Diamonds vs Kashima Antlers Prediction: Will The Reds Be Able To Return To Winning Ways In Front Of Their Fans?

Urawa Red Diamonds will welcome Kashima Antlers to the Saitama Stadium in the 19th round of the J1 League. 

Let's have a look at the latest J1 League predictions between Urawa Red Diamonds vs. Kashima Antlers, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Urawa Red Diamonds

Form: LDLDW

After 18 rounds, Urawa Red Diamonds sit tenth with 25 points accumulated in the league standings. They have maintained an eleven-point cushion over the drop zone and are four points adrift of fifth-placed Sanfrecce Hiroshima.

In the last round, the Reds succumbed to a 2-1 defeat against Cerezo Osaka away from home. This marked their third match without a win in the league, recording two losses and a solitary draw. It's also worth mentioning that they are winless in their last five matches across all competitions (L3, D2) since their 3-0 victory over Kyoto Sanga on May 15th.

Kashima Antlers

Form: DWWWW

Currently, Kashima Antlers sit second in the league standings with 36 points accumulated in 18 matches. They are two points ahead of third-placed Gamba Osaka and trail the sensational Machida Zelvia at the pinnacle by two points. 

In the last round, the Antlers managed to salvage a point in a 1-1 draw against Albirex Niigata at home. Before this, they were on a four-match winning run and will likely take this match as an opportunity to return to the winning column.

Match Facts

• Urawa Red Diamonds are currently on a five-match winless run across all competitions.
• Kashima Antlers have won seven of their last nine league matches.
• Urawa Red Diamonds averages 1.67 goals per game when playing at home, and Kashima Antlers averages 1.67 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 52 meetings, Urawa Red Diamonds have won 19 times, the Kashima Antlers have won 17 times, and there have been 16 draws, with the goal difference being 67-63 in favor of Urawa Red Diamonds.

Expert Betting Tips

Urawa Red Diamonds have not been doing well this season; in fact, their performance has been disastrous, leaving them in mid-table. They come into this match in poor form, having failed to win their last four league matches (L2, D2). However, they have been presented with the opportunity to make amends, as they've slightly dominated in the head-to-head meetings. 

Considering that the home side has managed to avoid defeat in their last four home matches in this fixture (W2, D2), we anticipate the same trend to continue here by supporting them in the double chance market to win or draw combined with the total under 3.5

• 1X & TU 3.5 for 1.79
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.73
• Corners - Over 10 for 2.10