Urawa Reds vs Cerezo Osaka Today football match.
Today, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the J1 League presents an exciting clash as Urawa Red Diamonds host Cerezo Osaka at Saitama Stadium 2002. The match kicks off at 12:30 PM EAT, and both teams are eager to secure vital points in their quest for a higher league standing.(NOBARTV.CO.ID)
🆚 Head-to-Head (H2H) Stats
In their last 46 encounters:(Telecom Asia Sport)
- Cerezo Osaka: 20 wins
- Urawa Reds: 16 wins
- Draws: 10
- Goals Scored: Cerezo Osaka 70, Urawa Reds 63 (Soccerway)
Notably, Cerezo Osaka have often started strong, scoring first in the last nine meetings and leading at halftime in eight of those matches. (NOBARTV.CO.ID)
📊 Current Form
Urawa Red Diamonds
- League Position: 5th (30 points from 19 matches)
- Recent Form: 2 draws, 3 losses in last 5 matches
- Goals Scored/Conceded: 24/19
- Home Record: Struggling, with 3 losses in last 5 home games
- Key Absences: Samuel Gustafson (27 matches, 2 goals, 3 assists) and four other players are unavailable. (NOBARTV.CO.ID, RedScores)
Cerezo Osaka
- League Position: 8th (25 points from 18 matches)
- Recent Form: 1 win, 4 losses in last 5 matches
- Goals Scored/Conceded: 26/24
- Away Record: 1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses in last 5 away games
- Injury Report: No major injuries reported; expected to field a consistent lineup. (NOBARTV.CO.ID, RedScores)
🔑 Key Players
- Urawa Reds: Yusuke Matsuo – A dynamic forward with an ATT (Attack) score of 59 and CRE (Creativity) of 49, Matsuo is pivotal in Urawa's offensive play. (NOBARTV.CO.ID)
- Cerezo Osaka: Masaya Shibayama – Versatile in attack, Shibayama boasts TEC (Technical) and CRE (Creativity) scores of 54 and 50, respectively, making him a constant threat to defenses. (NOBARTV.CO.ID)
🔮 Match Prediction
Both teams are experiencing a dip in form, making this encounter unpredictable. However, considering Cerezo Osaka's historical advantage in head-to-head matchups and Urawa's recent home struggles, a draw seems plausible.(NOBARTV.CO.ID)
Predicted Score: Urawa Red Diamonds 2 – 2 Cerezo Osaka (NOBARTV.CO.ID)
📺 How to Watch
- Kick-Off: 12:30 PM EAT
- Live Coverage: Check local listings or official J1 League broadcasters for live streaming options.(RedScores, NOBARTV.CO.ID)
📡 Live Score Updates
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This match promises to be a thrilling contest as both teams aim to climb the J1 League standings. Don't miss the action!