Cerezo Osaka vs Urawa Reds Prediction: Will home advantage help the Osakas?

The Semi-final first leg of the Japan League’s match will take place at the Yodoko Sakura Stadium on Wednesday, 21st September between Cerezo Osaka and Urawa Reds. We look into the team's performances and give expected outcomes.

Cerezo Osaka will come into this match following a 2-2 draw at Yahama Stadium against Iwata. While they sit 4th in the league with 48 points, the host only has two wins in their last five matches, losing against Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo. The host however will consider this match as an important one as this is the only possible competition they can win this season. We are rooting for a top performance from the host.

Urawa Reds has three draws, a win and a loss to Cerezo Osaka in the J1 League. In 29 matches this season, Urawa Reds has 40 points, and sit 8th in the J1 League. While they have been an underdog against Cerezo Osaka in the last three matches together, the visitors will consider this match as an opportunity to get revenge and come out on top in this match.

In the last five matches between these sides, Cerezo Osaka has three wins, while Urawa Reds has just one, with one match ending in a tie. In this match, we hope for another strong performance from the host. However, with their last five meetings ending in an under 2.5, this could be a chance to bet on over 2.5.