Saitama Stadium 2002, Saitama
Events
2 goals · 1 cards · 10 subs
HT
0 - 0
79'
Yellow card
FT
2 - 0
Momentum
0'HTFT
Top stats
60%
Ball possession
40%
1.34
Expected goals (xG)
0.88
18
Total shots
7
2
Big chances
0
Team form
Urawa Red Diamonds
0W · 0D · 5L
vs Yokohama F. Marinos
2–3
@ Kashima Antlers
0–1
@ Kawasaki Frontale
2–3
vs Machida Zelvia
1–2
@ Tokyo Verdy
0–1
Kawasaki Frontale
3W · 0D · 2L
vs JEF United Chiba
2–1
@ Yokohama F. Marinos
2–1
vs Kashima Antlers
0–2
vs Urawa Red Diamonds
3–2
vs Yokohama F. Marinos
0–5
Top Players
Head to Head
1
Urawa Red Diamonds
0
Draws
1
Kawasaki Frontale
Last 2 meetings · 3.5 avg goals
Match Facts
Model Predictions
#predict
✓ Hit ·
Top pick
Over 1.5 goals
79%
confidence
Both Teams to Score
BTTS Yes · 73%
27% · BTTS No ●
Total Goals 1.5
PICK
● Over 1.5 goals · 79%
21% · Under 1.5 goals
Total Goals 2.5
Over 2.5 goals · 43%
57% · Under 2.5 goals ●
Total Goals 3.5
PICK
Over 3.5 goals · 21%
79% · Under 3.5 goals ●
Match preview
AI
Kawasaki rolls into Saitama on a high, and Urawa's freefall has no brakes. This is a potential statement moment for the visitors after two straight wins. 🔥
Urawa are in absolute meltdown — five losses running, including a recent 2-3 home defeat to these same Kawasaki lads. By contrast, Kawasaki just beat Yokohama F. Marinos away and look genuinely sharp. The form gap is cavernous.
Key storylines:
- Kawasaki's attacking fluency — three wins in five with seven goals scored in their last two games — will test a Urawa defense already bleeding goals
- Urawa desperate for a spark: desperate times call for desperate measures, but I. Thelin and M. Sávio need to conjure magic against a compact Kawasaki backline
- Head-to-head edge: Kawasaki beat Urawa 2-3 away just weeks ago, so they know exactly how to hurt them
Expected lineups:
- Urawa Red Diamonds: S. Nishikawa, K. Nemoto, T. Ogiwara, Y. Miyamoto, H. Ishihara, T. Kaneko, R. Watanabe, H. Abe, K. Yasui, I. Thelin, M. Sávio
- Kawasaki Frontale: S. Brodersen, Y. Matsunagane, S. Miura, Y. Maruyama, S. Tanabe, Y. Wakizaka, R. Yamahara, Erison, K. Tachibanada, L. Romanić, T. Miyagi
Best picks:
- Total Goals 1.5: Over 1.5 goals
- Total Goals 3.5: Under 3.5 goals
Prediction:
Kawasaki Frontale 2–1 Urawa Red Diamonds. Urawa might grab a consolation, but Kawasaki's form is far too hot. ⚪
Head Coaches
Maciej Skorza
4-2-3-1
High
Pressing48%
🎯 Set-Piece Reliant⚽ Ball Dominant💨 Gegenpressing
Shigetoshi Hasebe
4-2-3-1
High
Pressing22%
🎲 Chaos Ball⚽ Ball Dominant🌀 Total Football
Urawa Red Diamonds
4-2-3-1
Starting XI
G · 90'
D · 90'
D · 90'
D · 90'
88
Y. Naganuma
D · 90'
M · 83'
25
K. Yasui
M · 90'
M · 71'
M · 60'
M · 82'
M · 71'
Substitutes (9)
M
M
F
M
M
16
A. Niekawa
G
3
D. Boza
D
7
H. Abe
F
41
R. Nitta
F
Kawasaki Frontale
4-2-3-1
Starting XI
49
S. Brodersen
G · 90'
29
R. Yamahara
M · 90'
D · 61'
D · 90'
13
S. Miura
D · 90'
M · 83'
M · 90'
M · 74'
14
Y. Wakizaka
M · 90'
M · 62'
F · 62'
Substitutes (9)
D
M
F
M
F
G
30
H. Noda
D
32
S. Hayashi
D
38
S. Kanda
F
Match stats
Final
Top stats
60%
Ball possession
40%
1.34
Expected goals (xG)
0.88
18
Total shots
7
6
Shots on target
1
2
Big chances
0
520
Accurate passes
302
10
Fouls
8
9
Corners
1
Expected goals
0
Total xG
0
0
xG open play
0
0
xG set play
0
0
Non-penalty xG
0
0
xG on target (xGOT)
0
Shots
18
Total shots
7
6
Shots off target
3
6
Shots on target
1
6
Blocked shots
3
0
Hit woodwork
0
10
Shots inside box
5
8
Shots outside box
2
Passes
585
Passes
383
520
Accurate passes
302
32/60 (53%)
Long balls
21/49 (43%)
5/20 (25%)
Crosses
3/12 (25%)
16
Throws
28
22
Touches in opp. box
19
0
Offsides
0
Defense
12
Tackles
13
9
Interceptions
6
6
Blocks
3
22
Clearances
25
1
Keeper saves
4
Duels
47
Duels
53
23/54 (43%)
Ground duels won
31/54 (57%)
13/22 (59%)
Aerial duels won
9/22 (41%)
4/12 (33%)
Successful dribbles
9/17 (53%)
Discipline
1
Yellow cards
0
0
Red cards
0
Shots · 24
Player stats
Urawa Red Diamonds vs Kawasaki Frontale · Last 2 meetings
1
Urawa Red Diamonds
0
Draws
1
Kawasaki Frontale
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 |
Urawa Red Diamonds
|
2 – 0 |
Kawasaki Frontale
|
| 2026-04-05 |
Kawasaki Frontale
|
3 – 2 |
Urawa Red Diamonds
|