Urawa vs Tokyo Prediction 16 May 2026
🔊 Urawa Red Diamonds and FC Tokyo are set to clash at Saitama Stadium 2002. The hosts are riding a four-match winning streak and will be eager to extend their run against one of the frontrunners in the J1 League’s Eastern Group J1 League. While Tokyo suffered a setback two rounds ago, they remain among the league’s most consistent sides. Who will come out on top?
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 14 February 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 1:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Tokyo):
- ball possession percentage: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 5;
- fouls: 13 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 0;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Urawa Red Diamonds and Tokyo:
- played 43 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 21, for the away team - 11, draws - 11;
- number of goals - 68 against 52;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.16, in the 2nd half - 1.63;
- average total goals in the match - 2.79.
Head-to-head statistics Urawa - Tokyo
Urawa Red Diamonds Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Mito Hollyhock, away team - Urawa Red Diamonds). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:4.
Here's the game statistics (Urawa Red Diamonds vs Mito Hollyhock):
- ball possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 0;
- fouls: 6 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 2.
Urawa Red Diamonds head into this clash in fine form, having won four of their last five matches. Their recent run includes back-to-back clean-sheet victories at home over Kawasaki Frontale (2-0) and JEF United Chiba (2-0). Urawa currently sit fifth in the Eastern group, with 24 points from 16 rounds (seven wins, three draws, six defeats) and a goal difference of 25:17. With a potent attack and a solid defensive record, the Reds are strong contenders for a top-three finish.
Match Results: Urawa Red Diamonds
Tokyo Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Tokyo, away - Tokyo Verdy). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here are the match stats (Tokyo vs Tokyo Verdy):
- ball possession: 68% vs 32%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 4;
- fouls: 14 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 0;
- shots on target: 9 vs 3.
The capital club are enjoying one of their finest seasons in recent history. Under Rikizo Matsuhashi, the team sit second in the table with 35 points from 16 matches, boasting 9 wins, 5 draws, and just 2 defeats. Their away form is particularly impressive: Tokyo have not lost on the road in regulation time since November last year, a streak that now spans eight matches. With 28 goals scored-the best attacking record in the league-and a +13 goal difference, they continue to rack up victories against both mid-table sides and title contenders alike.
Match Results: Tokyo
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 43;
- home team wins - 21, away team wins - 11, draws - 11.
Statistics: Urawa Red Diamonds vs Tokyo
- matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- wins: 7 vs 12;
- win percentage: 44% vs 75%;
- losses: 9 vs 4;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 7;
- losses: 6 vs 3;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.58, the guests - 1.21;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.79;
- both teams scored: overall - 25; at the home team's field - 12.
Statistics: Urawa Red Diamonds vs Tokyo
- average total in the tournament: 2.63 vs 2.69;
- average total goals scored: 1.56 vs 1.75;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.56 vs 0.88;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 0.88;
- Urawa Red Diamonds: average total at home in the tournament - 1.63;
- Tokyo: average total away in the tournament - 2;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.6 (home - 1.5) vs 2 (away - 2.2).
- Urawa Red Diamonds have scored in 9 of last 10 games (J1 League).
Prediction on corners
Urawa Red Diamonds: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.44; at home field - 6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.8; at home field - 6.67.
Tokyo: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5, away - 4.14;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.6; away - 4.2.
- Urawa Red Diamonds have taken over 4.5 corners in last 5 home games (J1 League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 43;
- both teams scored all-time - 25 times;
- on the home team’s field - 12 times.
Statistics: Urawa Red Diamonds vs Tokyo
- number of matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 8 vs 9;
- number of BTTS matches for Urawa Red Diamonds at home - 5 (63%);
- number of BTTS matches for Tokyo away - 5 (71%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Urawa Red Diamonds at home - 4 (67%);
- BTTS matches for Tokyo away - 3 (60%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (30/161, 18.6%);
- Urawa Red Diamonds at home most often finish matches: 2:0 (3/8, 37.5%);
- Tokyo away most often play: 1:2 , 1:3 (2/7, 28.6%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.2% (odds 6.5)
0:1 - 9.01% (odds 7.5)
1:0 - 8.7% (odds 8)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The clash at Saitama Stadium 2002 brings together two in-form sides. Urawa Red Diamonds are riding a wave of momentum and will be fuelled by the energy of their home crowd. FC Tokyo, meanwhile, boast the league’s most potent attack and remain unbeaten on the road. Their first head-to-head this season ended in a 1-1 draw, and the current form of both teams suggests a similar outcome could be on the cards. The main tip: both teams to score (yes).No comments
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