Urawa vs Tokyo Verdy Prediction 3 May 2025
The upcoming clash between Urawa Red Diamonds and Tokyo Verdy promises to be thrilling. Urawa, currently sitting in fourth place, aims to solidify their position among the league's top teams. They have been in excellent form, winning 6 of their last 10 matches, showcasing both a potent attack and a solid defense. Meanwhile, Tokyo Verdy have demonstrated resilience on the road, avoiding defeats in most of their recent games. Their defensive tactics could pose challenges for the home side. Both teams are expected to field near-full-strength lineups, adding intrigue to this encounter.
Head-to-Head
📊Analytical review of past official encounters between Urawa Red Diamonds and Tokyo Verdy:
- 12 matches played;
- home victories - 9, away victories - 1, draws - 2;
- goals scored (home/away) - 37 to 12;
- average total goals per match - 4.08.
Head-to-head statistics Urawa - Tokyo Verdy

Urawa Red Diamonds Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the J1 League, featuring Urawa Red Diamonds as the home team against Sanfrecce Hiroshima. The match concluded with a 1-0 victory.
The game statistics were as follows (Urawa Red Diamonds vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima):
- possession percentage: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 6;
- fouls: 10 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 1.
Urawa Red Diamonds hold a strong position in the league, thanks to their confident performances both at home and away. The team is renowned for their balanced style of play, excelling at ball control and capitalizing on attacking opportunities. They average 1.15 goals per game while conceding an average of 0.85, showcasing their solid defensive stability. In their last head-to-head against Tokyo Verdy, Urawa secured a 2-1 victory on the road.
Match Results: Urawa Red Diamonds

Tokyo Verdy Team Overview
The visitors last took to the field on in a J-League 1 fixture, with Fagiano Okayama hosting and Tokyo Verdy as the guests. The match concluded with a 0-1 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Tokyo Verdy vs Fagiano Okayama):
- possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 7;
- fouls: 13 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 1.
Tokyo Verdy are showcasing an impressive unbeaten run on the road. The "Greens" have proven their defensive resilience, conceding an average of just 0.5 goals over their last 10 matches. However, their attacking prowess leaves room for improvement, with an average of only 0.8 goals per game this season, which limits their ability to secure more frequent victories. Historically, they haven't always found success against Urawa, but their away performances continue to surprise.
Match Results: Tokyo Verdy
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 12;
- Home wins - 9, Away wins - 1, Draws - 2.
Statistics: Urawa Red Diamonds vs Tokyo Verdy
- Matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 13;
- Wins: 6 vs 4;
- Win percentage: 46% vs 31%;
- Losses: 3 vs 4;
- Draws: 4 vs 5.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 6 vs 5;
- Losses: 2 vs 1;
- Draws: 2 vs 4.
- Tokyo Verdy have covered a +1.5 handicap in the last 6 head-to-head matches.
- Tokyo Verdy have covered a +1.5 handicap in 18 of their last 19 away matches.
- Tokyo Verdy have covered a +1.5 handicap in 17 of their last 18 matches (J1 League).
- Tokyo Verdy have covered a +1.5 handicap in 15 of their last 16 away matches (J1 League).
- Tokyo Verdy have covered a +1.5 handicap in 13 consecutive matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- The home team averages - 3.08 goals, the away team - 1;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 4.08;
- Both teams scored: overall - 9 times; at the home team's field - 6 times.
Statistics: Urawa Red Diamonds vs Tokyo Verdy
- Average total in the tournament: 2 vs 1.62;
- Average goals scored: 1.15 vs 0.69;
- Average first-half total: 0.46 vs 0.31;
- Average second-half total: 0.69 vs 0.38;
- Urawa Red Diamonds: average home total in the tournament - 1.5;
- Tokyo Verdy: average away total in the tournament - 0.57;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1.5) vs 0.8 (away - 0.5).
- Tokyo Verdy have scored less than 1.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 away matches (J1 League).
- Tokyo Verdy have scored less than 1.5 goals in their last 5 matches (J1 League).
Corner Kicks Prediction
Urawa Red Diamonds: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.23; at home - 5.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.2; at home - 5.5.
Tokyo Verdy: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 3.77, away - 2.86;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.9; away - 5.33.
- Tokyo Verdy have taken fewer than 4.5 corners in their last 5 matches (J1 League).
Cards Prediction
Urawa Red Diamonds: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 0.54; at home - 0.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 0.5; at home - 0.5.
Tokyo Verdy: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.31, away - 1.29;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.2; away - 1.17.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 12;
- Both teams scored overall - 9 times;
- At the home team's field - 6 times.
Statistics: Urawa Red Diamonds vs Tokyo Verdy
- Matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 13;
- Matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): 7 vs 3;
- Urawa Red Diamonds BTTS at home - 3 (50%);
- Tokyo Verdy BTTS away - 1 (14%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: 5 vs 3;
- Urawa Red Diamonds BTTS at home - 3 (50%);
- Tokyo Verdy BTTS away - 1 (17%).
Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and their tournament objectives, we can anticipate a tense battle on the pitch, with the visitors focusing on defense and the hosts pushing for aggressive offense. Despite Tokyo Verdy's strong away performances, Urawa Red Diamonds' high motivation in front of their home crowd is likely to give them the edge. Based on trends and head-to-head statistics, we predict a victory for Urawa Red Diamonds as the most likely outcome, thanks to their attacking prowess and historically successful performances against today's opponent.