Kawasaki Frontale vs Urawa Red Diamonds Prediction and Betting Tips on May 21, 2025
Game Prediction
Kawasaki Frontale will host Urawa Red Diamonds at Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu in the Japanese J1 League on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 10:00 UTC (18:00 JST). This rescheduled Matchday 13 fixture promises an intense battle as both teams vie for top positions in the league standings. Kawasaki are coming off strong home performances, while Urawa aim to capitalize on their recent form to climb into the top three.
Kawasaki Frontale vs Urawa Red Diamonds Key Stats & Trends
- Kawasaki Frontale won 3 of their last 5 games.
- Kawasaki average 1.6 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
- Kawasaki are unbeaten in their last 5 games, with 3 wins and 2 draws.
- Urawa Red Diamonds won 3 of their last 5 games.
- Urawa average 1.4 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
- Urawa have won just one of their last 5 away games.
Kawasaki Frontale vs Urawa Red Diamonds Recent Form
Kawasaki Frontale, currently sixth in the J1 League with 24 points from 15 games, are under pressure to maintain their push for a top-three finish. With three games in hand due to their AFC Champions League commitments, where they reached the final, Kawasaki have a chance to climb the table. Recent victories over Yokohama (2-1) and Cerezo Osaka (2-0) highlight their strong home form, with Brazilian forward Erison scoring a late brace in the latter. However, their high-scoring games (averaging 3.33 goals per match in their last six) suggest defensive vulnerabilities.
Urawa Red Diamonds, sitting fourth with 29 points from 17 games, are just two points shy of third place. Their recent 3-2 home win over FC Tokyo, with goals from Hirokazu Ishihara, Taishi Matsumoto, and Genki Haraguchi, showcases their attacking prowess. Urawa’s solid run—six wins in eight games—makes them a formidable opponent, though their away form remains a concern, with only one win in their last 12 league games on the road.
Form
- Kawasaki Frontale: W-L-L-W-W
- Urawa Red Diamonds: W-W-L-D-W
Predicted Line-ups
- Kawasaki Frontale possible line-up: Yamaguchi, Takai, Maruyama, Sasaki, Van Vermeskerken, Yamamoto, Kawahara, Marcinho, Wakizaka, Ienaga, Yamada.
- Urawa possible line-up: Nishikawa, Ishihara, Danilo, Heybråten, Ogiwara, Gustafsson, Yasui, Okubo, Watanabe, Mateus Savio, Matsuo.
Kawasaki Frontale vs Urawa Red Diamonds Pre-Game Odds & Win Probability
Bookmakers favor Kawasaki Frontale with a 46% chance of winning, offering odds of 2.06 for a home victory. A draw is priced at 3.54, while an Urawa win stands at 3.58, reflecting a 27% probability.
Correct Score Prediction: Kawasaki Frontale 2-1 Urawa Red Diamonds
Given Kawasaki’s strong home record and Urawa’s struggles away, a narrow 2-1 victory for Kawasaki is likely. Both teams have shown attacking intent, but Kawasaki’s home advantage and historical edge in this fixture tilt the scales.
Expert Tip: Kawasaki Frontale to Win & BTTS ‘Yes’
Considering both sides’ goal scoring record recently, betting on Kawasaki to win with ‘Both Teams Teams To Score Yes’ offers value at 1.74 (54%).
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