Sagan Tosu vs Urawa Red Diamonds Prediction: The Reds Favored For A Hard-fought Victory At Tosu

Sagan Tosu will welcome the Urawa Red Diamonds to the Ekimae Real Estate Stadium in the 26th round of the J1 League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: LLLWW 

The home side is coming into this match on the back of a convincing 3-0 defeat against Kashima Antlers away from home. Prior to that, they were on the receiving end of a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Sanfrecce Hiroshima at home. 

After a two-match winning streak in the league, Sagan now find themselves on a three-match losing streak, conceding nine goals in the process while answering for one. Their form at home has left much to be desired; besides a three-match losing run, they have only managed to record four wins in their last 13 matches (L8, D1).

With 23 points accumulated from 25 matches, Sagan Tosu occupies 19th place in the J1 League standings within the relegation zone. They are three points adrift of safety. 

Form: LDLWW

After their match against Kashiwa Reysol was postponed, the Urawa Red Diamonds have not been in league action since suffering a 4-3 home defeat against relegation-threatened Consadole Sapporo on July 20th. This was followed by a 4-1 defeat against Newcastle United in a preseason friendly. 

The Reds are currently having a dismal campaign and have come into this match winless in their last three matches, recording two losses and one draw. Away from home, they have maintained a two-match unbeaten run (W1, D1). However, their performance in the last nine matches has not been convincing, recording just two wins (L4, D3). 

With 33 points accumulated from 24 matches, Urawa Red Diamonds occupies 11th place in the J1 League standings. They are three points ahead of 12th-placed and 13th-placed Kawasaki Frontale and Nagoya Grampus, respectively, and five points adrift of sixth-placed Cerezo Osaka. 

• Sagan Tosu won two of their last three home matches against the Urawa Red Diamonds.
• Urawa Red Diamonds have won two of their last ten matches in the J1 League.
• Sagan Tosu averages 1.46 goals per game when playing at home, and Urawa Red Diamonds averages 1.27 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 27 meetings, Sagan Tosu have won 9 times, Urawa Red Diamonds have won 11 times, and there have been 7 draws, with the goal difference being 45-37 in favor of Urawa Red Diamonds.

Sagan Tosu is mired in relegation and has struggled for consistency. They approach this match, riding a three-match losing streak in the league, and could face defeat here. 

Urawa Red Diamonds are a long way from the top and can only settle for a mid-table finish. However, their recent performance, which has been poor, has hindered their progression in the table, and their failure to secure maximum points could possibly see them drop down the standings. 

As such, support the away side in the full-time market to secure a hard-fought victory, considering they are currently on a two-match winning streak against Sagan Tosu and have been the better side on paper this season.

• W2 for 1.94
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.63
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.66