Cerezo Osaka vs Urawa Red Diamonds Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Mar 2025
Under 2.5 the Most Likely Outcome
The best plan of attack could be backing Under 2.5 when it comes to the Total Goals market for the clash between Cerezo Osaka and Urawa Reds. We can land odds of -125 when it comes to this wager.
Cerezo Have Claimed 7 Wins in 10 on H2H
Cerezo Osaka were beaten last game and this was on their travels at NHK Spring Mitsuzawa Football Stadium. Yokohama FC claimed a 2-0 win. Arthur Papas' team dominated possession with 66% of the ball and had two shots on target.
Urawa Red Diamonds played Kashima Antlers away from home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Kashima Soccer Stadium. The Saitama outfit were restricted to 40% possession and had six shots on goal, while Taishi Matsumoto was on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Cerezo have enjoyed three consecutive victories against Urawa Reds. In their last encounter, Cerezo claimed a 1-0 away win at Saitama Stadium. The past 10 games involving the two teams have featured seven Cerezo wins and three Urawa Reds victories.
J1 League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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7 | ![]() |
26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 36 | 26 | 10 | 36:26 | 44 |
9 | ![]() |
26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 40 | 37 | 3 | 40:37 | 37 |
Cerezo have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 12.4 attempts. The Cherry Blossoms have averaged 55.4% possession and 5.5 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.7 goals from 4.3 shots on goal, 10.8 attempts and 5.0 corners.
Top goalscorer is Sota Kitano on 4 goals, while Motohiko Nakajima and Shunta Tanaka have both bagged 2. Lucas Fernandes is the top assists maker on 2.
Urawa Reds – Last 10 League GamesUrawa Reds have 2 victories, 3 defeats and 5 draws, averaging 4.3 shots on goal, 10.0 attempts and 0.8 goals. Maciej Skorza's side average 51.4% possession, 4.3 corners awarded and 5.7 corners against, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 9.2 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.
Thiago Santana has scored 3 goals, followed by Taishi Matsumoto, Ryoma Watanabe, Yusuke Matsuo and Bryan Linssen on 1. Takahiro Sekine has managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Cerezo Osaka confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Koki Fukui (GK), Hayato Okuda, Ryosuke Shindo, Shinnosuke Hatanaka, Kyohei Noborizato, Sota Kitano, Shunta Tanaka, Motohiko Nakajima, Lucas Fernandes, Rafael Ratao, Thiago.
Urawa Reds confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Shusaku Nishikawa (GK), Takahiro Sekine, Danilo Boza, Marius Hoeibraaten, Takuya Ogiwara, Kaito Yasui, Samuel Gustafson, Takuro Kaneko, Taishi Matsumoto, Matheus Savio, Thiago Santana.
Cerezo Osaka vs Urawa Red Diamonds Prediction & Betting Tips
We could be set for a low-scoring J1 League encounter. We will therefore bet on Under 2.5 which can be backed at an eye-catching price of -125, with defences set to be on top for the most part.
We’re always monitoring the team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.
Key Cerezo Osaka vs Urawa Red Diamonds league stats:
Under 2.5 Probability
According to the latest odds, our pick has a 55.6% chance of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
There are some bigger-priced options for those looking for larger odds and that includes the Result & Total Goals market. Combine Under 2.5 Goals with one of the teams to triumph.

Correct Score Prediction
Urawa Reds are available at +650 when it comes to them winning 1-0. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.
Corners Prediction
In their past eight home games, Cerezo Osaka have covered the 4.5 corners line, while the previous three Urawa Reds away matches have involved them conceding over 4.5 corners. We think that the value can be landed by betting on Team Corners and you can get -154 that Cerezo Osaka go over the line.






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Cerezo Osaka vs Urawa Red Diamonds Odds
The bookies have priced up the Full-Time Result betting odds and Cerezo Osaka are +170 to land a J1 League home victory, while Urawa Red Diamonds are +150 to win on the road. The draw is trading at +225 should you think the clash will end all square.
The latest betting suggests it’s a close call between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals.
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- J1 League: 05/10 2024 Urawa Reds 0 Cerezo 1
- J1 League: 15/06 2024 Cerezo 2 Urawa Reds 1
- J1 League: 16/07 2023 Cerezo 2 Urawa Reds 0
- J1 League: 04/03 2023 Urawa Reds 2 Cerezo 1
- J1 League: 14/09 2022 Urawa Reds 0 Cerezo 1
- J1 League: 25/05 2022 Cerezo 2 Urawa Reds 0
- J1 League: 18/09 2021 Urawa Reds 2 Cerezo 0
- J1 League: 18/04 2021 Cerezo 1 Urawa Reds 0
- J1 League: 24/10 2020 Urawa Reds 3 Cerezo 1
- J1 League: 05/09 2020 Cerezo 3 Urawa Reds 0


- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 4 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.10 corners awarded and 4.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 5.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 corners awarded and 6.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 9 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 55.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 56.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 51.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Cerezo Osaka this season are Sota Kitano (4), Motohiko Nakajima (2), Rafael Ratao (1)
- Top Assistors for Cerezo Osaka this season are Lucas Fernandes (2), Motohiko Nakajima (1), Ryuya Nishio (1)
Cerezo Osaka vs Urawa Red Diamonds Lineups & Team News
It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Cerezo vs Urawa Reds team news.
The J1 League squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.
Cerezo Osaka Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Urawa Red Diamonds Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Cerezo Osaka Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Urawa Red Diamonds Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Cerezo Osaka Substitutes
- 5Hinata Kida
- 7Satoki Uejo
- 8Shinji Kagawa
- 14Kakeru Funaki
- 21Jin-Hyeon Kim
- 22Niko Takahashi
- 33Ryuya Nishio
- 48Masaya Shibayama
- 55Vitor Bueno
Urawa Red Diamonds Substitutes
- 4Hirokazu Ishihara
- 9Genki Haraguchi
- 10Shoya Nakajima
- 13Ryoma Watanabe
- 16Ayumi Niekawa
- 21Tomoaki Okubo
- 24Yusuke Matsuo
- 35Rikito Inoue
- 88Yoichi Naganuma
Previous Cerezo Osaka Lineups
Previous Urawa Reds Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Machida Zelvia | 27 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 42:26 | 49 |
2 | Vissel Kobe | 27 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 35:25 | 49 |
3 | Kyoto Sanga | 26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 43:30 | 48 |
4 | Kashima Antlers | 26 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 38:25 | 48 |
5 | Kashiwa Reysol | 26 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 36:25 | 47 |
6 | Sanfrecce H. | 27 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 30:19 | 46 |
7 | Urawa Reds | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 36:26 | 44 |
8 | K. Frontale | 26 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 41:32 | 39 |
9 | Cerezo Osaka | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 40:37 | 37 |
10 | F. Okayama | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 25:23 | 36 |
11 | Avispa Fukuoka | 26 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 27:26 | 36 |
12 | Gamba Osaka | 27 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 30:38 | 34 |
13 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 30:35 | 31 |
14 | Tokyo Verdy | 26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 16:25 | 31 |
15 | FC Tokyo | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 29:37 | 30 |
16 | Nagoya Grampus | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 30:37 | 28 |
17 | Shonan Bellmare | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 22:41 | 25 |
18 | Yokohama F.M. | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 26:34 | 24 |
19 | Yokohama | 26 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 16:32 | 22 |
20 | Albirex Niigata | 26 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 26:45 | 20 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Urawa Reds | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 22:11 | 32 |
2 | Kashima Antlers | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 24:13 | 30 |
3 | Kyoto Sanga | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 19:10 | 24 |
4 | Cerezo Osaka | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 20:13 | 24 |
5 | Vissel Kobe | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 17:11 | 23 |
6 | Sanfrecce H. | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 13:11 | 23 |
7 | K. Frontale | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 25:18 | 22 |
8 | Machida Zelvia | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 21:15 | 22 |
9 | Kashiwa Reysol | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 16:12 | 22 |
10 | Gamba Osaka | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 17:14 | 21 |
11 | F. Okayama | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 15:12 | 21 |
12 | Nagoya Grampus | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 17:12 | 19 |
13 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 19:17 | 19 |
14 | Tokyo Verdy | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 10:12 | 19 |
15 | Avispa Fukuoka | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 14:13 | 18 |
16 | FC Tokyo | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 15:17 | 18 |
17 | Shonan Bellmare | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 14:16 | 14 |
18 | Yokohama | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 9:17 | 14 |
19 | Yokohama F.M. | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 13:17 | 13 |
20 | Albirex Niigata | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 15:22 | 12 |









































