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As Urawa Red Diamonds prepare to host Machida Zelvia on March 22, 2026, this matchup in the Japan J1 League presents an intriguing battle between two sides with contrasting recent performances. Urawa Red Diamonds have managed to secure victories in 2 of their last 5 outings, showcasing moments of brilliance but struggling with consistency. Their tactical approach often revolves around a solid defense combined with quick counter-attacks, which can be crucial in leveraging home advantage.
Conversely, Machida Zelvia arrives with a stronger form, having won 3 of their last 5 matches. This trend indicates a growing confidence and a potential tactical advantage, as they often employ high pressing and fluid transitions to maintain attacking momentum. This game will challenge Urawa Red Diamonds’ defensive organization against an agile and determined Machida Zelvia side.
Bookmakers have set the odds closely, reflecting the competitive nature of the encounter. With our model predicting a slight edge for Urawa at 35.5% for a home win, contrasted by 34.6% for an away victory, this match promises to be a closely contested affair. Ultimately, both teams are keen to secure points, making this a pivotal clash for their respective ambitions in the league.
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| Urawa 34.5% |
Draw 30% |
Machida Zelvia 35.4% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.79 | 3.13 | 2.69 | |
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2.68 | 3.1 | 2.58 | |
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2.72 | 3.08 | 2.63 | |
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2.63 | 3 | 2.63 | |
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2.75 | 3.15 | 2.65 |
Latest Results
| 18.03.26 Urawa Red Diamonds – Kashiwa Reysol – 1:2 penalties 14.03.26 Tokyo Verdy – Urawa Red Diamonds – 1:0 07.03.26 Urawa Red Diamonds – Mito HollyHock – 2:0 28.02.26 Urawa Red Diamonds – Kashima Antlers – 2:3 21.02.26 Yokohama F. Marinos – Urawa Red Diamonds – 0:2 |
18.03.26 Machida Zelvia – Kashima Antlers – 0:3 14.03.26 Kashiwa Reysol – Machida Zelvia – 0:1 10.03.26 Machida Zelvia – Gangwon FC – 1:0 03.03.26 Gangwon FC – Machida Zelvia – 0:0 27.02.26 Machida Zelvia – JEF United Chiba – 2:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 25.10.25 Urawa Red Diamonds – Machida Zelvia – 0:0 13.04.25 Machida Zelvia – Urawa Red Diamonds – 0:2 31.08.24 Machida Zelvia – Urawa Red Diamonds – 2:2 26.05.24 Urawa Red Diamonds – Machida Zelvia – 1:2 11.11.15 Machida Zelvia – Urawa Red Diamonds – 1:7 |
Standings
2026
East
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Kashima Antlers | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13:4 | 19 |
| 2 | FC Tokyo | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13:7 | 15 |
| 3 | Machida | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:11 | 12 |
| 4 | Urawa Reds | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10:8 | 11 |
| 5 | Verdy | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11:11 | 11 |
| 6 | Kawasaki Frontale | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12:8 | 10 |
| 7 | Mito | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9:14 | 8 |
| 8 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7:12 | 6 |
| 9 | Kashiwa Reysol | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 9:13 | 5 |
| 10 | Chiba | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5:12 | 5 |
West
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Gamba Osaka | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12:10 | 13 |
| 2 | Vissel Kobe | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:6 | 12 |
| 3 | Kyoto | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:8 | 12 |
| 4 | Nagoya Grampus | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:10 | 12 |
| 5 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11:7 | 11 |
| 6 | Okayama | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9:10 | 11 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8:9 | 10 |
| 8 | Cerezo Osaka | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7:7 | 9 |
| 9 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5:15 | 3 |
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