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On April 12, 2026, Urawa Red Diamonds will host Tokyo Verdy in a crucial J1 League encounter at their home ground. Both teams come into this match with contrasting recent performances, adding an intriguing layer to their matchup.
Urawa Red Diamonds have faced challenges lately, managing to secure only one victory in their last five matches. Their recent form reflects a need to regain composure and offensive sharpness. On the other hand, Tokyo Verdy have shown a slightly better trajectory, with two wins in their last five outings. This uptick suggests a growing confidence that Urawa must contend with.
From a tactical standpoint, Urawa will likely lean on their home advantage to exert pressure early in the match, aiming for a strong defensive performance while seeking to create scoring opportunities. Conversely, Tokyo Verdy might adopt a more counter-attacking approach, capitalizing on any mistakes by the hosts.
Bookmakers have set the odds favoring Urawa with 1.78 for a home win, reflecting confidence in their ability to bounce back. Our model predicts a probability of 53.8% for a home win, but with the match being tightly contested, a draw or an away victory is still within reach. As always in soccer, the outcome remains uncertain till the final whistle.
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| Urawa 52.5% |
Draw 27.5% |
Tokyo Verdy 20% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.8 | 3.4 | 4.5 | |
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1.82 | 3.55 | 4.93 | |
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1.78 | 3.35 | 4.55 | |
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1.79 | 3.38 | 4.72 | |
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1.75 | 3.3 | 4.6 | |
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1.77 | 3.48 | 4.82 |
Latest Results
| 05.04.26 Kawasaki Frontale – Urawa Red Diamonds – 3:2 22.03.26 Urawa Red Diamonds – Machida Zelvia – 1:2 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 |
04.04.26 JEF United Chiba – Tokyo Verdy – 3:2 22.03.26 Tokyo Verdy – FC Tokyo – 1:0 penalties 18.03.26 Tokyo Verdy – Kawasaki Frontale – 0:2 14.03.26 Tokyo Verdy – Urawa Red Diamonds – 1:0 07.03.26 Kashima Antlers – Tokyo Verdy – 2:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 14.03.26 Tokyo Verdy – Urawa Red Diamonds – 1:0 27.09.25 Tokyo Verdy – Urawa Red Diamonds – 0:0 03.05.25 Urawa Red Diamonds – Tokyo Verdy – 2:0 19.10.24 Tokyo Verdy – Urawa Red Diamonds – 2:1 03.03.24 Urawa Red Diamonds – Tokyo Verdy – 1:1 |
Standings
2026
East
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Kashima Antlers | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16:7 | 23 |
| 2 | FC Tokyo | 10 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 16:9 | 20 |
| 3 | Machida | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 16:16 | 19 |
| 4 | Kawasaki Frontale | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 16:17 | 14 |
| 5 | Verdy | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 14:14 | 13 |
| 6 | Kashiwa Reysol | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 15:13 | 11 |
| 7 | Urawa Reds | 9 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 13:13 | 11 |
| 8 | Mito | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11:18 | 10 |
| 9 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 12:15 | 9 |
| 10 | Chiba | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 9:16 | 8 |
West
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 10 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20:10 | 22 |
| 2 | Gamba Osaka | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 16:13 | 17 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:12 | 16 |
| 4 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 10 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 14:12 | 16 |
| 5 | Kyoto | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12:11 | 14 |
| 6 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10:14 | 12 |
| 7 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 13:13 | 11 |
| 8 | Cerezo Osaka | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9:11 | 11 |
| 9 | Okayama | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10:15 | 11 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9:17 | 8 |
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