Urawa Red Diamonds vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 15 Aug 2026

Urawa Red Diamonds vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Urawa Reds Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -123

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There’s a strong case for backing Urawa Reds +0.5 on the Asian Handicap in their meeting with Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Landing odds of -123 looks like great value and we simply need the hosts to avoid a defeat here.

Our Urawa Reds vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima betting coverage includes detailed reasoning for the main match prediction, plus our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Urawa Red Diamonds vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Preview

Urawa Red Diamonds meet Sanfrecce Hiroshima at Saitama Stadium, with kick-off set for 06:00 on Saturday 15 August.

Urawa Red Diamonds were beaten in their last game. On their travels, they suffered a 4-3 loss against Gamba Osaka at Panasonic Stadium Suita. The Reds ended up with just 39% possession and had six shots on target, while Hiiro Komori, Takuro Kaneko and Harumi Minamino got among the goals.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima claimed a 3-0 home victory over JEF United at EDION Stadium Hiroshima in their previous game. Bartosch Gaul's team enjoyed 55% possession and recorded eight shots on goal, while Shuto Nakano, Akito Suzuki and Takumu Kawamura were on the scoresheet.

H2H: Sanfre 3-0 Victory in Previous H2H Meeting

These two teams last met at EDION Stadium Hiroshima, with Sanfre claiming the home win. Beating Urawa Reds by a 3-0 scoreline. The past 10 H2H games have involved four wins each and two draws.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Sanfrecce H.	8	5	2	1	20	6	14	20:6	17
10	Urawa Reds	8	4	0	4	16	18	-2	16:18	12

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4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.4 goals from 10.7 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal. Urawa Reds have had 56.9% possession and 5.4 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 2.2 goals from 9.9 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.6 corners.

Hiiro Komori is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Takuro Kaneko and Isaac Kiese Thelin each have 2. Ryoma Watanabe, Shoya Nakajima and Jumpei Hayakawa have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Sanfrecce have won 7 and lost 3, with an average of 2.7 goals from 5.8 shots on goal and 12.7 attempts. The Viola have averaged 49.3% possession, 5.4 corners taken and 3.1 corners against, while conceding 1.7 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts.

Sota Nakamura has scored 4, followed by Shuto Nakano, Akito Suzuki and Mutsuki Kato with 3 goals apiece. Shunki Higashi is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 5.

Confirmed Lineups

Urawa Reds confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Shusaku Nishikawa (GK), Danilo Boza, Yuta Miyamoto, Kota Kudo, Yoichi Naganuma, Shuta Sasa, Kaito Yasui, Ryoma Watanabe, Takuro Kaneko, Ado Onaiwu, Harumi Minamino.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Issei Ouchi (GK), Tsukasa Shiotani, Hayato Araki, Sho Sasaki, Shuto Nakano, Hayao Kawabe, Yotaro Nakajima, Shunki Higashi, Mutsuki Kato, Akito Suzuki, Sebastien Haller.

Main Match Prediction

Urawa Reds +0.5 could be the best bet when they play this J1 League game. We’ll take odds of -123 that the home team manage to either land a victory or draw, giving us two outcomes for our money.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Urawa Reds in 13 of their last 18 games at home.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Urawa Reds in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Urawa Reds in 6 of their last 10 games against Sanfrecce.

We’re constantly keeping tabs on the J1 League team news. Along with the latest form, this helps us get the value every time. Our football experts are able to take a stats-led approach, with the key numbers providing a guide.

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 55.2% chance of delivering a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Urawa Reds 1 - 1 Sanfrecce

Let’s go for the game to end in a 1-1 scoreline, a wager which is available at +450. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Corners Prediction

Urawa Reds Over 3.5 Corners -137

Urawa Reds have had over 3.5 corners in eight consecutive home games. If you agree with our verdict that the Urawa Reds Team Corners line is too low, go for odds of -137 that they go over.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Urawa Reds

Total

10.00 5.40 4.60

Home

10.20 5.80 4.40

Away

9.50 4.10 5.40

Sanfrecce

Total

8.50 5.40 3.10

Home

9.00 6.30 2.70

Away

8.40 5.10 3.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-116

Under 9.5

-128

Urawa Reds Corners

Over 3.5

-137

Under 3.5

-104

Sanfrecce Corners

Over 5.5

-104

Under 5.5

-139

Most Corners

1

+170

X

+575

2

-192

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Urawa Red Diamonds vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Favourites Sanfrecce Hiroshima are regarded as the likeliest winners for this J1 League clash. The -110 about them triumphing means a 52% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. The market suggests that Urawa Red Diamonds are least likely to win at +270.

Sanfre can be backed at -250 on the Draw No Bet and you’ll get stakes refunded if the game ends level. Alternatively, Urawa Reds can be chanced at +165 on the same market.

The current odds reflect that there’s not much between Under 2.5 Goals and Over 2.5 Goals. BTTS Yes is available at -141 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

+270

X

+245

2

-110

Half-Time Result

1

+300

X

+120

2

+145

Double Chance

1X

-130

12

-400

X2

-455

Draw No Bet

1

+165

2

-250

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-123

2 Hcp -0.5

-116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-120

Over 2.5

-119

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-141

No

-103

Stats: Last 10 J1 League matches only.
Urawa Reds have finished with four losses, three victories and three draws in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima have clocked up three straight away wins. Bartosch Gaul's team have collected five victories, four losses and one draw in the last 10 away games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

The most recent Saitama Stadium meeting saw Urawa Reds claim a 1-0 win over Sanfre. Aside from one draw, Urawa Reds have dominated the previous 4 H2H matches at Saitama Stadium with three wins.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Urawa Red Diamonds Home Stats		3-3-4	2.50	1.30	1.20	3	7	5	5
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Away Stats		5-1-4	2.80	1.60	1.20	7	3	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

Urawa Red Diamonds vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the Urawa Reds vs Sanfrecce team news before placing your bets. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed J1 League lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

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