Nagoya Grampus vs Urawa Red Diamonds Prediction: Defensive Vulnerabilities Equals A High-scoring Affair

Nagoya Grampus will welcome Urawa Red Diamonds to the Toyota Stadium in the 20th round of the J1 League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: LDLDW

Currently, Nagoya Grampus occupies ninth place with 27 points accumulated in 19 rounds. They are tied in points with their nearest competitor, tenth-placed Tokyo Verdy, and are three points adrift of sixth-placed FC Tokyo. 

Approaching this match, Grampus has failed to live up to expectations in the past weeks, going four matches without a win, recording two losses and two draws. In the last round, they succumbed to a 1-0 away defeat at the hands of Tokyo Verdy, despite being in the ascendancy for most of the game. Their home form has been cause for concern, winning one of their last five matches (L2, D2), not to mention they are currently on a two-match winless run, recording successive 1-1 draws against Kyoto Sanga and Shonan Bellmare.

Form: DLDLD

After 19 rounds, Urawa Red Diamonds sit 11th with 26 points accumulated, tied on points with 12th-placed Yokohama F. Marinos. Due to their poor performance this season, the title race is nothing but a lost cause, as they are a massive 13 points adrift of the top spot currently occupied by Machida Zelvia. 

Despite playing at home in the previous round against the Kashima Antlers, the Reds could only salvage a point in a dramatic 2-2 draw thanks to Hidetoshi Takeda's brace late in the second half. In light of this result, they have now gone five league matches without victory (D3, L2) and come into this match aiming to return to winning ways. 

• Nagoya Grampus are currently on a four-match winless run in the J1 League.
• Urawa Red Diamonds have conceded a goal in their last five matches in the J1 League.
• Nagoya Grampus averages 0.9 goals per game when playing at home, and Urawa Red Diamonds average 1.44 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 49 meetings, Nagoya Grampus have won 18 times, Urawa Red Diamonds have won 21 times, and there have been 10 draws, with the goal difference being 68-67 in favor of Nagoya Grampus. 

Both sides enter this match in poor form and will be seeking to redeem themselves. Nagoya Grampus have failed to secure a win in their last four matches in the J1 League and have managed only one win in their last five home matches (L2, D2). Similarly, Urawa Red Diamonds have also struggled for consistency, going five matches without a win after enjoying a three-match winning run. 

Considering the poor form displayed by both sides, picking up a winner in the full-time market could go sideways, and as such, we anticipate the total to exceed 2.5 goals given that each that each side has been able to put forth a defensive approach in their recent matches.

• Goals - Over 2.5 for 2.20
• Asian Handicap 2 (0) for 1.76
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.83