Cerezo Osaka vs Urawa Red Diamonds Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The hosts were the better side last time around.

Cerezo Osaka are all set to host Urawa Red Diamonds in match week seven of the Japanese J1 League 2025 season. The hosts are already in the relegation zone, although it is only the start of the season. The visitors are in the 17th place, which is just a place above the relegation zone. It is the right time for both sides to make a comeback here.

Cerezo Osaka will be at home, which will be one of the advantages for them. They won their last encounter against the visitors, which is another plus point for them. As they are in the relegation zone, they will surely be under pressure to bounce back from it. Cerezo Osaka have won only one of their six J1 League games.

Urawa Red Diamonds have also been able to win the same number of matches in the same number of games as their opponents. It is going to be a tough match for them as they are under some pressure to win the game, and a loss will surely put them in the relegation zone.

Kick-off:

• Location: Osaka, Japan
• Stadium: Yodoko Sakura Stadium
• Date: Friday, March 28
• Kick-off Time: 15:30 IST/ 10:00 GMT/ 05:00 ET/ 02:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Cerezo Osaka: L-D-D-L-W

Urawa Red Diamonds: D-L-L-W-D

Players to Watch

Sota Kitano (Cerezo Osaka)

The young Japanese forward has played an important role on the attacking front. Sota Kitano has scored four goals in six league matches for Cerezo Osaka. The hosts will rely on Kitano in the attacking front as the 20-year-old has good potential and will be looking to add to his goal-scoring tally here.

Thiago Santana (Urawa Red Diamonds)

The top goal-getter for the Urawa Red Diamonds in the league as of now, Thiago Santana, has scored three goals in the last five games for his side. He will be looking to step up and score some goals for his team to stand a chance against Cerezo Osaka. This game is important, and the visitors are in need of a win here.

Urawa Red Diamonds were awarded this penalty for handball in the 95th minute after a VAR check 🖥️Thiago Santana slotted it home at 90+10'. It moved them seven points clear of the J.League drop zone.#JLeague pic.twitter.com/4kaWZErfhX

— Optus Sport (@OptusSport) October 23, 2024

Match Facts

• Cerezo Osaka are on a three-match winning streak in the league against Urawa Red Diamonds.
• They have won four of their last five fixtures against the visitors.
• Urawa Red Diamonds have won one of their last five games against the hosts.

Cerezo Osaka vs Urawa Red Diamonds: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @23/10 Betfair Sportsbook
• Goals under 2.5 @4/5 bet365
• Thiago Santana to score @5/1 Skybet

Injury and Team News

All of the squad members for both Cerezo Osaka and Urawa Red Diamonds are fit and all set to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 36

Cerezo Osaka won: 16

Urawa Red Diamonds won: 10

Draws: 10

Predicted Lineups

Cerezo Osaka predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Jin-Hyeon (GK); Nishio, Hatanaka, Kakeru, Takahashi; Tanaka, Kida; Fernandes, Kitano, Sakata; Nakajima

Urawa Red Diamonds predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Nishikawa (GK); Sekine, Boza, Hoibraten, Ogiwara; Yasui, Gustafsson; Kaneko, Mrsumoto, Savio; Santana

Match Prediction

Both sides have not been able to start things on a positive note. The Cerezo Osaka vs Urawa Red Diamonds J1 League fixture is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Cerezo Osaka 1-1 Urawa Red Diamonds

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Japan: DAZN

Nigeria: Sporty TV

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