Urawa Red Diamonds vs Albirex Niigata Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Aug 2025
J1 League Betting Preview: Urawa Red Diamonds vs Albirex Niigata
Urawa Red Diamonds host Albirex Niigata in this Japanese J1 league clash at Saitama Stadium, with kick-off set for 06:00 on Sunday 31 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.
Take Urawa Reds to Land Victory
We can’t pass up the opportunity to back Urawa Reds considering they are -154 to record a victory over Albirex Niigata. We’ll take this Full-Time Result bet with confidence based on the available stats.
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1-1 Draw in Last H2H Clash
Urawa Red Diamonds lost away from home in their last game. Kashiwa Reysol won 4-2 at Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium. Maciej Skorza's men recorded just 30% possession and had six shots on target, with Yoichi Naganuma and Yusuke Matsuo scoring one goal each.
Albirex Niigata have suffered six straight away defeats. They lost 2-1 in their previous game at home to Kashima Antlers at Denka Big Swan Stadium. The Swans had 46% of possession and three shots on goal, while Matheus Moraes was on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Urawa Reds are unbeaten when it comes to the past five games against Albi, with the last clash ending in a 1-1 draw at Denka Big Swan Stadium. The past 5 H2H matches have included three draws and two Urawa Reds wins.
J1 League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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27 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 38 | 30 | 8 | 38:30 | 44 |
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27 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 47 | -20 | 27:47 | 20 |
Urawa Reds have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 9.3 attempts. The Reds have averaged 48.5% possession and 4.5 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.5 goals from 4.8 shots on goal, 13.1 attempts and 5.6 corners.
Hiiro Komori is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Ryoma Watanabe and Samuel Gustafson each have 2. Matheus Savio and Takuro Kaneko have racked up the most assists with 2 each.
Albirex Niigata – Last 10 League GamesAlbi have 1 victory, 8 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 9.3 attempts, 3.1 shots on goal and 0.8 goals. Toru Irie's team average 57.0% possession, 4.8 corners awarded and 5.8 corners against them, while 2.3 goals have been conceded from 4.9 shots on goal and 11.4 attempts.
Danilo is top of the team’s scoring charts with 2, while Matheus Moraes, Eiji Shirai, Yuto Horigome and Jin Okumura have 1. Matheus Moraes, Keisuke Kasai and Ryuga Tashiro have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 10 games.
Urawa Red Diamonds vs Albirex Niigata Prediction & Betting Tips
Our expert Urawa Red Diamonds vs Albirex Niigata betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, a corners forecast and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.
Match Prediction
There are several reasons to back Urawa Reds, especially considering that you can get value odds of -154. We think that the favourites will have too much in hand for this J1 League encounter.
The latest injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.
Key Urawa Red Diamonds vs Albirex Niigata league stats:
Urawa Reds to Win Probability
When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 60.6% chance of winning. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 70%. This is why we can recommend this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
Urawa Reds can be backed at +430 to triumph by a 2-0 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.
Corners Prediction
Urawa Reds have had under 5.5 corners in three straight home matches. We think that Urawa Reds will come up short and this Team Corners bet can be backed at -138.






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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder picks are Urawa Reds on the Full-Time Result, both teams to score No accompanied by Urawa Reds to have under 5.5 corners.
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Urawa Red Diamonds vs Albirex Niigata Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Urawa Reds Favourites to Win According to Bookies
With the bookmakers affording them a 61% chance of winning, Urawa Red Diamonds might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are -154 when it comes to this J1 League encounter. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Albirex Niigata are trading at +375.
Urawa Reds -0.75 at -119 means you split your Asian Handicap stake between -0.5 and -1. You ideally want a win by two goals or more against Albi, although a one-goal victory means a half-stake return and a refund with the other half.
You can get a similar price whether you’re betting Under or Over 2.5 Goals. Both Teams to Score betting is highly popular and the No pick on the BTTS market is chalked up at -130.
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Urawa Reds Aiming to Continue Strong Home Form
Urawa Reds haven’t been beaten in six straight games at Saitama Stadium. Maciej Skorza's side have recorded seven victories, two draws and one defeat in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 0.70.
Albirex Niigata have been beaten in six consecutive away games. The Swans have clocked up seven losses, two wins and one draw in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.80.
Urawa Reds and Albi played out a 0-0 draw when the teams last met at Saitama Stadium.
Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
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7-2-1 | 2.40 | 1.70 | 0.70 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
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2-1-7 | 2.70 | 0.90 | 1.80 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No


- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 1 win, 8 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 2.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 5.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 5.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 5.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 5.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.00 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 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 48.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 57.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 53.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Urawa Reds this season are Ryoma Watanabe (7), Hiiro Komori (4), Thiago Santana (4)
- Top Assistors for Urawa Reds this season are Matheus Savio (6), Takahiro Sekine (3), Takuro Kaneko (3)
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Urawa Red Diamonds vs Albirex Niigata Lineups & Team News
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Previous Urawa Reds Lineups
Previous Albirex Niigata Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Kyoto Sanga | 27 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 47:30 | 51 |
2 | Kashima Antlers | 27 | 16 | 3 | 8 | 40:26 | 51 |
3 | Machida Zelvia | 28 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 42:26 | 50 |
4 | Kashiwa Reysol | 27 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 40:27 | 50 |
5 | Vissel Kobe | 28 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 36:26 | 50 |
6 | Sanfrecce H. | 28 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 33:19 | 49 |
7 | Urawa Reds | 27 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 38:30 | 44 |
8 | K. Frontale | 27 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 45:35 | 42 |
9 | F. Okayama | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 26:23 | 39 |
10 | Cerezo Osaka | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 41:38 | 38 |
11 | Avispa Fukuoka | 27 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 27:26 | 37 |
12 | Gamba Osaka | 28 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 33:40 | 37 |
13 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 30:35 | 32 |
14 | Tokyo Verdy | 27 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 16:28 | 31 |
15 | FC Tokyo | 27 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 29:41 | 30 |
16 | Nagoya Grampus | 27 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 33:41 | 28 |
17 | Yokohama F.M. | 27 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 26:34 | 25 |
18 | Shonan Bellmare | 27 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 22:42 | 25 |
19 | Yokohama | 27 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 18:35 | 22 |
20 | Albirex Niigata | 27 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27:47 | 20 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Urawa Reds | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 22:11 | 32 |
2 | Kashima Antlers | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 24:13 | 30 |
3 | Cerezo Osaka | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 21:14 | 25 |
4 | Kashiwa Reysol | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 20:14 | 25 |
5 | Kyoto Sanga | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 19:10 | 24 |
6 | Gamba Osaka | 13 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 20:16 | 24 |
7 | F. Okayama | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 16:12 | 24 |
8 | Vissel Kobe | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 17:11 | 23 |
9 | Sanfrecce H. | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 13:11 | 23 |
10 | K. Frontale | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 25:18 | 22 |
11 | Machida Zelvia | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 21:15 | 22 |
12 | Nagoya Grampus | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 20:16 | 19 |
13 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 19:17 | 19 |
14 | Avispa Fukuoka | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 14:13 | 19 |
15 | Tokyo Verdy | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 10:15 | 19 |
16 | FC Tokyo | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 15:21 | 18 |
17 | Shonan Bellmare | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 14:16 | 14 |
18 | Yokohama F.M. | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 13:17 | 14 |
19 | Yokohama | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 9:17 | 14 |
20 | Albirex Niigata | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 16:24 | 12 |












































