Cerezo Osaka vs Urawa Red Diamonds Prediction and Betting Tips | 15th June 2024

Cerezo Osaka will play host to Urawa Red Diamonds at Yodoko Sakura Stadium in the J1 League on Saturday. Matchday 18 is expected to be intense as it could largely reshuffle the standings.

Cerezo Osaka vs Urawa Red Diamonds Preview

The hosts returned to winning ways on Wednesday after a four-game winless streak. They defeated J-Lease FC 3-1 in the Emperor's Cup and will hope to build on that success in the top flight. Cerezo Osaka’s last league victory dates back to May 18 when they stunned Avispa Fukuoka 3-0 in an away fixture.

Sakura are in search of their first J1 League title since their debut campaign in 1995. They finished ninth last season and currently sit ninth, tied on 25 points with eighth-placed Urawa Red. Cerezo Osaka got the better of the visitors 2-0 in their previous meeting after losing against them 2-1 in the reverse fixture.

Urawa Red will look to end their winless run as they head to Osaka for their first visit this year. They have endured two draws and two defeats in their last four games, dropping 10 crucial points. The visitors could hit the top five of the standings if they snatch maximum points from this meeting.

Reds are among the most reputable clubs in the country thanks to one J1 League title, eight Emperor's Cup trophies and three AFC Champions League titles. However, their last and only top-flight success dates back to 2016. Last season, they finished near the top, in the fourth spot, and could be eying a better position this time.

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Cerezo Osaka vs Urawa Red Diamonds Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Cerezo Osaka have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches against Urawa Red.
• Cerezo Osaka have won four times and drawn once in their last five home matches against Urawa Red.
• Cerezo Osaka have won once, drawn twice and lost twice in their last five matches at home.
• Urawa Red have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches on the road.
• Cerezo Osaka have won once, drawn thrice and lost once in their last five matches while Urawa Red have won once, drawn twice and lost twice. Form Guide: Cerezo Osaka – W-D-L-D-D, Urawa Red – D-L-L-D-W.

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Cerezo Osaka vs Urawa Red Diamonds Prediction

Léo Ceará’s performances have received rave reviews midway through the campaign. The Brazilian striker boasts 13 goals for Cerezo Osaka and leads the goal-scoring chart. He is the side’s number one attacking threat.

Another Brazilian striker, Thiago Santana, will be on the opposing side. He is Urawa Red Diamonds' top scorer with seven goals.

Cerezo Osaka come into the match as the favorites based on form and home advantage.

Prediction: Cerezo Osaka 2-1 Urawa Red Diamonds

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Cerezo Osaka vs Urawa Red Diamonds Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Cerezo Osaka to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Cerezo Osaka to score first – Yes

Tip 4: Urawa Red Diamonds to score - Yes