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Sagan Tosu will host Urawa Red Diamonds in a J1 League matchday 26 fixture on Sunday. The hosts will be looking to bounce back from the 3-0 defeat they suffered away to Kashima Antlers on Wednesday.
Kimito Nono put Antlers ahead in the 18th minute and they held their lead until halftime. Hayato Nakama and Koki Anzai scored second-half goals to help their side secure a comfortable win.
Urawa, meanwhile, fell to a 4-1 defeat to Newcastle United in a friendly. Alexander Isak and Jacob Murphy scored either side of Rio Hatta's goal and Atsuki Ito's missed penalty to put the Magpies 2-1 up at the break. Murphy completed his brace two minutes into the second half while Lewis Hall wrapped up the scoring just before the hour-mark.
They will turn their attention back to the league where their last game saw them suffer a 4-3 defeat at home to Consadole Sapporo.
The loss left them in 11th spot in the table, having garnered 33 points from 24 games. Tosu are 19th with 23 points to their name.
Sagan Tosu vs Urawa Red Diamonds Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Urawa Red Diamonds have 15 wins from the last 33 head-to-head games, Sagan Tosu were victorious on 10 occasions while eight games ended in draws.
- Their most recent clash came in April 2024 when Urawa claimed a 3-0 home win.
- Four of the last six head-to-head games have been decided by a one-goal margin.
- Four of Tosu's last six games across competitions have produced three goals or more.
- Four of Urawa's last five away games have produced under 2.5 goals.
- Four of Tosu's last six games have produced three goals or more.
Sagan Tosu vs Urawa Red Diamonds Prediction
Sagan Tosu have lost their last three league games on the bounce, are mired in a relegation scrap and are one point away from safety.
Urawa Reds have been in indifferent form this season, particularly on their travels. Per-Mathias Høgmo's side have won just 12 of their 33 points this season in away games.
Although one side could nick a win, we are backing the spoils to be shared in a low-scoring stalemate.
Prediction: Sagan Tosu 1-1 Urawa Red Diamonds
Sagan Tosu vs Urawa Red Diamonds Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 1.5 goals
