Urawa Red Diamonds vs Tokyo FC Prediction: Urawa’s Home Run is Non-Negotiable

Urawa Red Diamonds vs Tokyo FC: Prediction for the Match on May 17, 2025

Prediction for the J1 League game between Urawa Red Diamonds and Tokyo FC ahead of the seventeenth matchweek. The game, which will be held at Saitama Stadium, will kick off on the 17th, May 2025.

A preview of the game team statistics, emerging lineup, and several betting options are available below.

🏠Urawa Red Diamonds: Form and Statistics

Last Five Matches: WWWLD

Urawa Red Diamonds managed a 1-1 scoreline against Albirex Niigata last week in a game that almost slipped through their fingers last week. After enduring a goalless first half period, Urawa’s motivation came after a defensive slippage gave the opposition the opening goal., after which they rallied around and forced a header into the net from a wide cross. The last six home games produced five wins and one loss, the most recent to Gamba Osaka.

🏁 Urawa Red Diamonds: Lineup

Team: A highly motivated Urawa lineup has gone through sixteen games with seven wins and five stalemates. They remain good contenders for the top spot if they curtail their point giveaways.

Players: The team is fit for this game, no injuries befall any squadmate, and both fans and players are excited for victory.

🔖 Predicted Lineup(4-2-3-1): Niekawa, Ishihara-Boza-Höibraten-Naganuma, Matsumoto-Yasui, Kaneko-Watanabe-Savio, Matsuo.

👤 Head Coach: Maciej Skorza

⛔ Out: Nil

✈️Tokyo FC: Form and Statistics

Last Five Matches: DWLWW

Tokyo FC rode on the previous 3-2 win again at Albirex Niigata to clinch a 1-0 win over Vissel Kobe last week in what seemed to be a game that proved many pundits wrong, and defy the odds. With their game opening Matchweek 16, they struggled through normal time, failing to score despite numerous close shaves.

A penalty conceded through a handball in the 103rd minute gave them the win through Marcelo Ryan, who was a regular threat throughout the game.

🏁 Tokyo FC: Lineup

Team: The players are fairly motivated, with the defenders being the better players last week. A lot must change if they are to get decent results against the high-attacking Red Diamonds. Else, they might dip further down the table.

Players: Tawaratsumida picked up an injury and was subbed off in the 68th minute last week. Marcelo Ryan and Trevisan have outstanding yellow cards and must be careful not to commit against Urawa Reds, who are skilled in seeking out set pieces in dangerous positions.

🤝Urawa Red Diamonds vs Tokyo FC Head-to-Head Statistics (2020 to date)

Ten games played between the sides since 2020 have shown five wins for Tokyo, three stalemates, and two wins for Urawa Reds

📈 Urawa Red Diamonds vs Tokyo FC Betting Trends

• The O1.5 option is the most frequent outcome between these teams. You can choose it at odds from Betway.
• Seven cases of the BTTS-NO also played out in ten games. Bet365 tips this option off at 1.80 odds.
• Tokyo has more wins than the Urawa Reds. Consider victory from Tokyo FC at 4.07 odds from 1xbet.
• The Total Under 2.5 goal option is worth considering at odds from Betway.

🎯 Urawa Red Diamonds vs Tokyo FC Match Prediction 17 MAY 2025

On paper, Urawa looks by far the better side, but they are cautioned against the dangers of enemy underestimation, as Tokyo, the painted underdogs, have given their opponent headaches in recent pitch plays. With the level of football we have seen from Tokyo so far, they cannot beat Urawa at home. They are most likely to suffer the same fate as their derby rivals, Tokyo Verdy suffered at the Saitama grounds.

Below are my best predictions:

🔥 My prediction is a straight win for Urawa Redsat a coefficient of 1.95 odds from 1xbet;

🔥 Our betting tip will be the option BTTS -NO at 1.80 odds from Bet365;

🔥 Lastly, I will pick the Under 2.5 option as my final choice at the coefficient of 1.63 odds from the Betway bookmaker.