Urawa Red Diamonds vs Sagan Tosu Prediction: A Must-Win Showdown For The Reds At The Saitama Stadium

Urawa Red Diamonds will welcome Sagan Tosu to the Saitama Stadium in the seventh round of the J1 League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Urawa Red Diamonds

Form: LWDWD

Urawa Red Diamonds have experienced their share of challenges and setbacks this season, as they have yet to meet expectations. In their most recent match, they succumbed to a narrow 2-1 defeat against FC Tokyo away from home despite being favorites to secure maximum points.

The Reds were on a four-match unbeaten run, recording two draws and two wins. They enter this seeking to renew their confidence with a convincing win in front of their fans, where they've maintained a two-match unbeaten run this season (W1 D1).

With 8 points accumulated from six matches, Urawa Red Diamonds sit in tenth place in the J1 League standings and are five points adrift of first place. Machida Zelvia 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

S. Nishikawa; A. Ohata, M. Høibråten, Y. Sato, H. Sakai; K. Iwao, S. Gustafson, A. Ito; R. Watanabe, T. Santana, N. Maeda

Sagan Tosu

Form: DLLLW

Sagan Tosu, on the other hand, has been in a similar situation as their opponents in this impending encounter; only they have endured the worst. In their most recent match, they managed to salvage a crucial point against defending champions Vissel Kobe, playing out a goalless draw at home.

Despite this being a silver lining, it also meant that their winless streak in the league stretched to four matches (L3 D1).

With four points accumulated from six matches, Sagan Tosu occupies the 19th spot in the J1 League standings within the relegation zone and is two points adrift of safety.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

Park Il-Gyu; W. Harada, K. Yamazaki, T. Kim, Y. Maruhashi; T. Kikuchi, A. Fukuta, S. Kawahara, Y. Naganuma; Y. Horigome, C. Togashi

Match Facts

• Urawa Red Diamonds have won two of their last seven matches in the J1 League.
• Sagan Tosu have failed to score in just one of their last twelve away matches in the J1 League.
• Urawa Red Diamonds averages 1.5 goals per game when playing at home, and Sagan Tosu averages 0.5 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 26 meetings, Urawa Red Diamonds have won 10 times, Sagan Tosu have won 9 times, and there have been 7 draws, with the goal difference being 42-37 in favor of Urawa Red Diamonds. 

Expert Betting Tips

Urawa Red Diamonds have yet to meet expectations this season under the leadership of Per-Mathias Høgmo due to their floundering performance. Nonetheless, they are eager to make hay while the sun shines with their home advantage in this match, aiming to appease their disgruntled fans by securing a comfortable win against a team they have somewhat had in their back pocket over the past years. 

Considering that Urawa Red Diamonds have lost one of their last ten home matches against Sagan Tosu (W5 D3), we anticipate them to secure a convincing victory by picking them up in the full-time market combined with the total under 5.5 goals.

• W1 & TU 5.5 for 1.7
• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.84
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.90