Urawa Red Diamonds vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction: Will Sanfrecce Be Able To Snap Their Losing Run?

Urawa Red Diamonds will welcome Sanfrecce Hiroshima to the Saitama Stadium in the 36th round of the J1 League. 

Let's have a look at the latest J1 League predictions between Urawa Red Diamonds vs. Sanfrecce Hiroshima and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Urawa Red Diamonds

Form: DWLLL

Urawa Red Diamonds are a shadow of their former selves. Last season, they finished in 4th place, but this season, they find themselves languishing in 14th and are six points behind eighth-placed Cerezo Osaka with a game in hand.

The Reds failed to build on their 1-0 victory over Kashiwa Reysol as they found themselves scraping a point in a goalless draw against Yokohama F. Marinos on October 30th. However, this has extended their unbeaten run to two matches (W1, D1), which could be considered a significant improvement for a team that was recently on a four-match losing run.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Form: LLWWW

It has been nine years since Sanfrecce Hiroshima last clinched the league title, finishing three points clear at the top. This season could see them break that drought as they find themselves in strong contention this season. They currently occupy second place in the league standings and are two points behind first-placed Vissel Kobe. 

Sanfrecce head into this clash, having suffered two consecutive league defeats against Shonan Bellmare (2-1) and Kyoto Sanga (0-1). However, they did manage to reignite their confidence with a 1-0 win over Sydney FC in the AFC Cup. They will be hoping to build on this momentum to secure a convincing win here.

Head-To-Head

In the last 45 meetings, Urawa Red Diamonds have won 22 times, Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won 12 times, and there have been 11 draws with the goal difference being 68-50 in favor of Urawa Red Diamonds. 

Expert Betting Tips

The last time Urawa Red Diamonds met with Sanfrecce Hiroshima at the Saitama Stadium, they were able to secure a narrow 2-1 victory. However, replicating such a result with their poor form in the picture this season could turn out to be a challenging task.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won two consecutive matches in this fixture, and we don't expect them to suffer defeat in this one, which is why we recommend supporting them in the full-time market to continue their impressive form against their opponents in this impending encounter.

• W2 for 1.75
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.76
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.80