Urawa Red Diamonds vs Jubilo Iwata Prediction: The Reds Redemption Sees Them Surging Towards The Top Four

Urawa Red Diamonds will welcome Jubilo Iwata to the Saitama Stadium in the 21st round of the J1 League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: WDLDL

Urawa Red Diamonds sit ninth with 29 points accumulated in 20 matches. They are 13 points clear of the relegation zone and are five points adrift of fourth-placed Vissel Kobe. 

In the last round, the Reds defeated ten-man Nagoya Grampus 1-0 away from home, although it has to be said their performance in that match was far from convincing. They are currently on a two-match unbeaten run and will be aiming to make it three games unbeaten. 

Form: WDDLW

Jubilo Iwata, on the other hand, has accumulated 23 points from 20 matches, placing them in 13th place on points with 14th-placed Kashiwa Reysol. They are seven points clear of the relegation zone and six points adrift of their opponents in this impending encounter. 

In the last round, Iwata defeated Tokyo Verdy 3-0 at the Yamaha Stadium to make it two wins in their last five matches in the league (D2, L1). Júbilo are currently on a three-match unbeaten run in the league (D2, W1) and approach this match aiming to extend their unbeaten run to four matches, a feat that won't be easy to achieve after failing to win their last four matches in this fixture. 

• Urawa Red Diamonds are currently on a three-match winless run at home in the J1 League.
• Jubilo Iwata have lost three of their last six away matches in the J1 League.
• Urawa Red Diamonds averages 1.7 goals per game when playing at home, and Jubilo Iwata averages 1.5 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 38 meetings, Urawa Red Diamonds have won 19 times, Jubilo Iwata have won 11 times, and there have been 8 draws, with the goal difference being 71-51 in favor of Urawa Red Diamonds. 

Before their recent 1-0 victory against Nagoya Grampus, the Urawa Red Diamonds were on a five-match winless run (D3, L2) and came into this match plagued with inconsistency. Jubilo Iwata, on the other hand, has had its fair share of setbacks. Their away form is cause for concern at the moment, failing to win their last six matches (L3, D3), casting doubt about their prospects of securing a favorable outcome. 

Despite a series of unconvincing performances, we still anticipate the Urawa Red Diamonds to come out on top in this one, as they have been the better side on paper this season. As such, support the Reds in the full-time market to secure a hard-fought victory and extend their winning run in the league to two matches.

• W1 for 1.73
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.80
• Anytime Goalscorer - Thiago Santana for 2.33