Urawa Reds vs Sagan Tosu Prediction and Betting Tips | May 10th 2023

Urawa Reds will welcome 15th-placed Sagan Tosu to the Saitama Stadium in the J League on Wednesday.

The hosts are unbeaten in their last 13 games in all competitions. They last played in the J League a fortnight ago, holding Kawasaki Frontale to a 1-1 draw. They are in eighth place in the league table with 17 points from nine games.

They participated in the two-legged AFC Champions League final against Al-Hilal last week. An own goal from Andre Carrillo in the second leg at Wednesday's venue helped them to a 2-1 win on aggregate. It was their third triumph in the Champions League, with only Al-Hilal having more titles (4) in the competition.

Sagan Tosu have suffered back-to-back defeats in the league, including a 1-0 away loss against Kawasaki Frontale on Sunday.

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Urawa Reds vs Sagan Tosu Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• The two teams have squared off 30 times in all competitions since 1997. The hosts have been the better side in these meetings with 13 wins. The visitors are not far behind with nine wins while eight games have ended in draws.
• The hosts have suffered just one defeat at Wednesday's venue against Tosu, with that defeat coming in 2014.
• Urawa Reds have scored two goals apiece in six of their last seven home meetings against the visitors.
• The Reds have a 100% record at home in the J League, outscoring their opponents 8-3 in three games.
• The hosts have the best defensive record in the league this season, conceding eight goals in nine games.
• The visitors have failed to score in two of their last three league games.
• The hosts have suffered just one defeat at Wednesday's venue this season in all competitions.

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Urawa Reds vs Sagan Tosu Prediction

Urawa Reds are unbeaten in their last eight home meetings against the visitors. They have also suffered just one defeat at home this term and should be able to produce a strong performance in this match. They have outscored the visitors 13-10 in the league.

Sagan Tosu have picked up just one win in their travels this season. Three of their last five league games have ended in defeats. The hosts will be buoyed by their Champions League triumph and we expect them to continue that form in this match with a win.

Prediction: Urawa Reds 2-1 Sagan Tosu

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Urawa Reds vs Sagan Tosu Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Urawa Reds

Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5

Tip 3: At least a goal to be scored in the second half - Yes