All eyes will be on Sanga Stadium as Kyoto Sanga and Urawa Red Diamonds battle for supremacy on Sunday. View our free Kyoto Sanga vs Urawa Reds predictions below.
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Kyoto Sanga vs Urawa Reds predictions: Hosts to draw first blood
Key stats
- Kyoto Sanga opened the scoring in five of their last seven matches.
- This is in contrast with Urawa Reds, who conceded first in six of their last eight games.
- Both teams scored in three of Kyoto Sanga's last four games, and five of Urawa Reds’ last seven matches.
- Urawa Reds are unbeaten in the last four skirmishes between these outfits.
Correct score prediction: Kyoto Sanga 2-1 Urawa Reds
Urawa Reds suffered four defeats in their last eight games, and two of their last three losses were by a 2-1 score line. Furthermore, Kyoto Sanga won three games in a row, but kept just one clean sheet in their last five matches.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Urawa Reds are clear favourites
- Kyoto Sanga: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- Draw: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- Urawa Reds: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Kyoto Sanga have enjoyed some fine form lately, winning three matches in a row. On the other hand, Urawa Red Diamonds managed just two wins in their last nine games, with three draws and four losses.
In spite of their recent shortcomings, Urawa Reds are the expected winners at 10/11 (1.91). Teams with these odds generally have a 52.4 % probability of winning.
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It is also worth mentioning that both teams were involved in their fair share of high-scoring games in recent weeks, as four of their last five respective matches featured at least three goals.
On that note, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 17/20 (1.85). That one has a 54.1% chance of landing.
Last five H2Hs: Can Kyoto Sanga hold their own against Urawa Reds?
Kyoto Sanga are without a win in the last four encounters between these sides, with two draws and two defeats.
Japan J-League 15/05/24
Urawa Red Diamonds
Kyoto Sanga FC
Japan J-League 15/09/23
Urawa Red Diamonds
Kyoto Sanga FC
Japan J-League 27/05/23
Kyoto Sanga FC
Urawa Red Diamonds
Japan J-League 06/07/22
Urawa Red Diamonds
Kyoto Sanga FC
Japan J-League 19/02/22
Kyoto Sanga FC
Urawa Red Diamonds
Team news and form guide
Kyoto Sanga: Looking to string up four consecutive wins for the first time since May 2021
As Kyoto Sanga hunt for their fourth straight victory, they will be pleased to have no injury concerns ahead of this clash.
Predicted lineup: Gu (GK), Misao, Suzuki, Miyamoto, Sato, Hirato, Fukuoka, Kawasaki, Ichimi, Hara & Hiraga.
Japan J-League 24/08/24
W
FC Tokyo
0
Kyoto Sanga FC
3
Japan FA Cup 21/08/24
W
Oita
0
Kyoto Sanga FC
2
Japan J-League 17/08/24
W
Cerezo Osaka
3
Kyoto Sanga FC
5
Japan J-League 12/08/24
L
Albirex Niigata
2
Kyoto Sanga FC
0
Japan J-League 07/08/24
W
Nagoya Grampus
2
Kyoto Sanga FC
3
Urawa Reds:
Urawa Red Diamonds will have to do without Hirokazu Ishihara. The former Shonan Bellmare defender has accumulated maximum yellow cards, and is suspended for this clash.
Predicted lineup: Nishikawa (GK), Santana, Sato, Hoibraten, Ohata, Ito, Yasui, Takeda, Watanabe, Panya & Linssen.
Japan J-League 31/08/24
D
Machida Zelvia
2
Urawa Red Diamonds
2
Japan J-League 24/08/24
W
Kawasaki Frontale
0
Urawa Red Diamonds
1
Japan J-League 17/08/24
D
Kashima Antlers
0
Urawa Red Diamonds
0
Japan J-League 11/08/24
D
Sagan Tosu
1
Urawa Red Diamonds
1
Elite Club Friendlies 31/07/24
L
Newcastle
4
Urawa Red Diamonds
1
Player to watch: Thiago Santana
Urawa Reds won the reverse fixture by three unanswered goals, and Thiago Santana scored, registered an assist, and missed a penalty. The Brazilian forward put up a solid performance last weekend, scoring twice in Urawa's 3-2 loss to Shonan Bellmare. It will be fascinating to see how he fares against Kyoto Sanga's defence.
