Urawa vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 28 May 2025
The upcoming clash between Urawa Red Diamonds and Cerezo Osaka promises to be thrilling. Both teams are in good form, each eager to improve their standing in the league table. Urawa have been dominant at home, winning 7 of their last 8 home games. Meanwhile, Cerezo have shown decent performance on the road. The playing style of both teams involves active attacking play with frequent attempts to score. The tactical setups by the coaches will be crucial, as both sides are prepared to fight for all three points.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 28 March 2025 and ended in a 1-1 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Cerezo Osaka were the home side):
- possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corners: 8 vs 6;
- fouls: 3 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 3.
📊Analytical review of previous official encounters between Urawa Red Diamonds and Cerezo Osaka:
- 49 matches played;
- home victories - 17, away victories - 21, draws - 11;
- goals scored (home/away) - 67 to 73;
- average total goals per match - 2.86.
Head-to-head statistics Urawa - Cerezo Osaka

Urawa Red Diamonds Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on as part of the J1 League (home team - Nagoya Grampus, away team - Urawa Red Diamonds). The match ended with a score of 2-1.
Here are the match stats (Urawa Red Diamonds vs Nagoya Grampus):
- possession: 40% vs 60%;
- corners: 2 vs 7;
- fouls: 10 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 2 vs 8.
Urawa Red Diamonds hold the fifth spot in the league, showcasing consistent performances on home turf. The team is renowned for their ball control and ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Despite facing some defensive challenges, particularly against fast counter-attacking sides, Urawa consistently pick up points thanks to their potent attack, averaging 1.26 goals per game this season. Their last encounter with Cerezo ended in a 1-1 draw, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming match.
Match Results: Urawa Red Diamonds

Cerezo Osaka Team Overview
The visitors' most recent official match took place on as part of the J1 League (Cerezo Osaka hosted Avispa Fukuoka). The match concluded with a 2-0 victory for the home side.
Here's the match statistics (Cerezo Osaka vs Avispa Fukuoka):
- possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corners: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 11 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 7 vs 3.
Cerezo Osaka currently sit eighth in the table, but their recent form is impressive, with victories in four of their last five matches. Their style of play is characterized by high tempo and a focus on rapid flank attacks. However, their defense remains a weak spot, conceding an average of 1.33 goals per match this season, which could pose a problem against strong attacking lines like Urawa's.
Match Results: Cerezo Osaka
Prediction for the 1st half
First Half Stats: Urawa Red Diamonds (home) vs Cerezo Osaka (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 9;
- wins: 4 (44%) vs 1 (11%);
- losses: 1 (11%) vs 2 (22%);
- draws: 4 (44%) vs 6 (67%);
- average goals scored: 1 vs 1.67;
- average goals conceded: 0.33 vs 0.89.
Last 10 Matches (overall):
- wins: 4 vs 1;
- losses: 0 vs 2;
- draws: 6 vs 7;
- average first-half total: 1 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.2) vs 1.5 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.8).
- Cerezo Osaka have conceded in the first half in 6 of their last 7 away matches (J1 League).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Number of encounters - 49;
- Home team wins - 17, Away team wins - 21, Draws - 11.
Statistics: Urawa Red Diamonds vs Cerezo Osaka
- Matches played in the tournament: 19 vs 18;
- Wins: 8 vs 7;
- Win percentage: 42% vs 39%;
- Losses: 5 vs 7;
- Draws: 6 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- Wins: 6 vs 6;
- Losses: 2 vs 3;
- Draws: 2 vs 1.
- Cerezo Osaka have covered a +1.5 handicap in their last 9 head-to-head matches against Urawa.
- Cerezo Osaka have covered a +1.5 handicap in 14 of their last 15 matches.
- Cerezo Osaka have covered a +1.5 handicap in 11 of their last 12 J1 League matches.
- Cerezo Osaka have covered a +1.5 handicap in 7 of their last 8 away matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Today's home team average goals - 1.37, away team - 1.49;
- Average total goals in head-to-head - 2.86;
- Both teams scored: overall - 28 times; at the home team's venue - 14 times.
Statistics: Urawa Red Diamonds vs Cerezo Osaka
- Average tournament total: 2.26 vs 2.78;
- Average goals scored: 1.26 vs 1.44;
- First half average total: 0.53 vs 0.72;
- Second half average total: 0.74 vs 0.72;
- Urawa Red Diamonds: average home total in the tournament - 1.56;
- Cerezo Osaka: average away total in the tournament - 1.67;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 1.83) vs 1.9 (away - 2.33).
- Cerezo Osaka have scored under 1.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 head-to-head away encounters with Urawa.
Corners Prediction
Urawa Red Diamonds: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 4.89; at home - 5.44;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5; at home - 6.
Cerezo Osaka: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 4.72, away - 3.56;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.1; away - 5.83.
- Total under 10.5 corners played out in 7 of Cerezo Osaka's last 8 J1 League matches.
- Total under 10.5 corners played out in Cerezo Osaka's last 6 consecutive away J1 League matches.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2.16 (1.08 for the home team and 1.08 for the away team);
- Average yellow cards at home ground - 1.88 (0.96 for the home team and 0.92 for the away team).
Urawa Red Diamonds: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 0.68; at home - 0.56;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 0.6; at home - 0.33.
Cerezo Osaka: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 1.17, away - 1.11;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.5; away - 1.5.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 49;
- Both teams scored overall - 28 times;
- At the home team's venue - 14 times.
Statistics: Urawa Red Diamonds vs Cerezo Osaka
- Tournament matches played: 19 vs 18;
- Season matches where both teams scored (BTTS): Urawa Red Diamonds - 11, Cerezo Osaka - 12;
- BTTS at Urawa Red Diamonds' home ground - 4 (44%);
- BTTS for Cerezo Osaka away - 6 (67%).
Last 10 matches:
- BTTS matches: Urawa Red Diamonds - 6, Cerezo Osaka - 6;
- BTTS at Urawa Red Diamonds' home ground - 3 (50%);
- BTTS for Cerezo Osaka away - 4 (67%).