Three points will be at stake as Cerezo Osaka host Urawa Reds at the Yodokou Sakura Stadium on Saturday. View our free Cerezo Osaka vs Urawa Reds predictions below.
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Cerezo Osaka vs Urawa Reds predictions: Goals at both ends
Key stats
- Cerezo Osaka lost just once in their last seven matches in all competitions (W3, D3).
- In contrast, Urawa Reds are currently on a four-match winless streak.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in Cerezo Osaka’s last five games, eight of Urawa Reds’ last 10 matches too.
- Cerezo Osaka opened the scoring the last six times these teams squared off against each other.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Visitors are expected winners
- Cerezo Osaka: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.5%
- Draw: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- Urawa Reds: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
To be fair, Urawa Reds are not particularly enjoying their best form at the moment, as they have no wins in their last four matches, with two draws and two losses.
In spite of their recent struggles, Urawa Reds are the expected winners at 29/20 (2.45). Teams with these odds generally have a 40.8% probability of winning.
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It's also worth mentioning that both teams have no clean sheets in their last four respective matches, so we should expect the goals to flow in this match.
Given that Cerezo Osaka's last three matches featured at least four goals, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 19/20 (1.95). That one has a 51.3% chance of landing.
Last five H2Hs: Can Urawa Reds get their first win at this stadium since March 2019?
Urawa Reds have no wins in their last six trips to this stadium, with a draw and five losses. In the last six skirmishes between these sides, Cerezo Osaka have four wins, a draw and a loss.
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Team news and form guide
Cerezo Osaka: Sights set on a top-five spot
Akio Kogiku will be pleased to have a healthy group of players to choose from. There are no injured or suspended players for Cerezo Osaka ahead of this clash.
Predicted lineup: Shimizu (GK), Funaki, Okuda, Yamashita, Watanabe, Sakata, Hirano, Kiyotake, Tameda, Croux & Kitano.
Japan J-League 11/05/25
W
Yokohama F-Marinos
0
Cerezo Osaka
1
Japan J-League 06/05/25
W
Vissel Kobe
1
Cerezo Osaka
3
Japan J-League 03/05/25
W
Kyoto Sanga FC
2
Cerezo Osaka
3
Japan J-League 29/04/25
L
Machida Zelvia
2
Cerezo Osaka
1
Japan J-League 25/04/25
L
Tokyo Verdy
1
Cerezo Osaka
0
Urawa Reds: Hoping to halt their winless streak
Likewise, there are no absentees for Urawa Reds heading into this game.
Predicted lineup: Nishikawa (GK), Ishihara, Scholz, Höibraten, Watanabe, Ito, Iwao, Yasui, Maeda, Santana & Solbakken.
Japan J-League 11/05/25
D
Albirex Niigata
1
Urawa Red Diamonds
1
Japan J-League 06/05/25
L
Gamba Osaka
1
Urawa Red Diamonds
0
Japan J-League 03/05/25
W
Tokyo Verdy
0
Urawa Red Diamonds
2
Japan J-League 25/04/25
W
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0
Urawa Red Diamonds
1
Japan J-League 20/04/25
W
Yokohama F-Marinos
1
Urawa Red Diamonds
3
Player to watch: Leo Ceara
Cerezo Osaka defeated Urawa Reds by two unanswered goals the last time these teams met, and Leo Ceara opened the scoring in that game. The Brazilian has been in sensational form for the hosts this season, scoring 13 times in 17 appearances.
As it stands, Ceara currently leads the race to the J League's Golden Boot. He scored 11 times in his last 12 league assignments, and will fancy his chances against Urawa Reds.