Urawa Red Diamonds vs Kawasaki Frontale Prediction: Unconvincing Efforts; Can The Reds Be Trusted To Step Up?

Urawa Red Diamonds will welcome Kawasaki Frontale to the Saitama Stadium in the 28th round of the J1 League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time! 

Form: DDLDL

Any hope of correcting their J1 League form has fallen apart as Urawa Red Diamonds find themselves well behind the leading pack in the standings. At this stage, a top-six finish is the only achievable goal for a side that has performed below expectations this season.

In their latest match, they made the trip to Kashima Stadium to confront the daunting task of tite-chasing Kashima Antlers, and they managed to salvage a point in a goalless draw. However, the result didn't ease the pressure on Per-Mathias Høgmo, who has been feeling the heat in recent weeks, with his side currently on a five-match winless run (D3, L2). 

With 35 points accumulated from 26 matches, Urawa Red Diamonds occupies 10th place in the J1 League standings, level on points with 11th-placed and 12th-placed Albirex Niigata and Tokyo Verdy, respectively. They are three points behind sixth-placed Yokohama F. Marinos.

Form: LWWWD

Kawasaki Frontale have stumbled and fallen flat for a side that finished at the top spot for two consecutive seasons before settling for a second-place finish. Last season, they settled for a mid-table finish, and as things are this season, they are destined for another mid-table finish.

Frontale were brought back down to earth in their latest league match against Yokohama F. Marinos, losing 3-1 at home. This result halted an eight-match unbeaten run (D5, W3), not to mention they were currently on a three-match winning streak, outscoring their opponents 9-2.

With 34 points accumulated from 27 matches, Kawasaki Frontale occupies 13th place in the J1 League standings and is level on points with 14th-placed Nagoya Grampus. They are one point behind their opponents in this impending encounter.

• Urawa Red Diamonds are winless in their last six matches across all competitions.
• Kawasaki Frontale have avoided defeat in their last four away matches in the J1 League.
• Urawa Red Diamonds averages 1.92 goals per game when playing at home, and Kawasaki Frontale averages 1.46 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 53 meetings, Urawa Red Diamonds have won 18 times, Kawasaki Frontale have won 20 times, and there have been 15 draws, with the goal difference being 83-76 in favor of Kawasaki Frontale.

Urawa Red Diamonds have struggled for results in recent weeks, and they head into this match in search of a pick-me-up. Their form at home leaves a lot to be desired, winning just one of their last six matches. Kawasaki Frontale, on the other hand, were unbeaten in their last eight matches before their most recent loss to Yokohama F. Marinos, and they will be aiming to revive that form once again. 

Considering that this could turn out to be a closely contested battle, we anticipate the total to exceed 2.5 goals as this has been the case in four of their last seven encounters. 

• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.62
• Both Teams To Score + Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.80
• 1st Goal - Urawa Red Diamonds for 1.89