Urawa Red DiamondsPositive30%
The percentage of both teams scoring (BTTS) reaching 50% reflects the ability to control the game flow and exert pressure on the opposing defense, demonstrating an open and effective playing style in matches.
Neutral20%
Urawa Red Diamonds have 3 clean sheets in 10 matches, indicating that their defensive ability is not entirely weak, although they frequently concede goals in important matches.
Negative50%
Poor defensive performance, conceded 16 goals (average 1.6 goals per game), with 3 matches without a clean sheet and 3 losses in crucial matches.
Poor match discipline, with 9 yellow cards and 1 red card in 10 matches, especially the red card appearing in the first match (4-3 against Gamba Osaka), showing a lack of control in tense situations.
On the J1 League 2026-2027 ranking, Urawa Red Diamonds are in 12th place with 0 points after their only loss (3-4), indicating an unfavorable start and a goal difference of -1.
Sanfrecce HiroshimaPositive50%
Sanfrecce Hiroshima is experiencing an upswing with a high win rate (80%) in their last 10 games, evidenced by 8 wins and 1 draw, with only 1 loss to Sturm Graz (in a friendly match)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima kept a clean sheet in 5 out of 10 matches, including 2 big wins (3-0, 4-0) and 3 draws/losses with a maximum goal difference of one, showing stable defensive capabilities
Impressive goal-scoring rate with 24 goals in 10 matches (an average of 2.4 goals per game), including several decisive victories such as 4-0, 4-2, 3-0, demonstrating strong attacking power and the ability to control the game.
Neutral30%
The data on performance in the tournament is limited, only reflecting the result of a single match (a 3-0 clean sheet), not enough to comprehensively evaluate consistent performance.
The tactical trend has not been clearly determined due to a lack of information about other matches, with only one match recorded as using the 3-4-2-1 formation.
The reserve players (Takumu Kawamura, Taishi Matsumoto, Sébastien Haller) have not been used frequently, indicating the team's reliance on the starting lineup's style of play
Negative20%
The only loss (5-1 against Sturm Graz) shows that defensive capability may be reduced when facing a strong lineup, even though it was a friendly match.
The absence of Takuma Asano (forward, injury) and Kim Ju-sung (defender, injury) poses a risk, although their specific roles in the lineup are unclear.
Although keeping 5 clean sheets in 10 matches, Sanfrecce Hiroshima conceded 10 goals in 10 matches (an average of 1.0 goal per game), highlighting a lack of consistency in some matches
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The match between Urawa Red Diamonds and Sanfrecce Hiroshima promises to be a clash between Urawa Red Diamonds' open attacking style and their opponent's superior control of the game. Sanfrecce Hiroshima has demonstrated stability through impressive performance, particularly their ability to maintain ball control (54%) and a tightly organized defense that minimizes the opponent's counter-attack opportunities. Meanwhile, Urawa Red Diamonds rely on quick attack efficiency and the ability to create dangerous situations from counter-attacks, however, their defensive uncertainty could become a weakness if the opponent exploits the gaps. The balance between the two tactical systems, combined with the explosive potential of high-quality individuals, will shape a technically skilled and thrilling match until the final minute.
Prediction for the match between Urawa Red Diamonds and Sanfrecce Hiroshima is 0-2.
Expert Prediction:
Sanfrecce Hiroshima-0.50 @1.94


































