Urawa v Cerezo Osaka: numbers & prediction

Urawa vs Cerezo Osaka prediction, preview and tip

Match overview

It is Urawa v Cerezo Osaka in the J League Cup – Wednesday 11 November, 11:30 WAT, Saitama Stadium. Urawa sit 1st with 8 points from 6 games, while Cerezo Osaka are 4th on 5. The gap is just 3 points, so three points here could swap their places.

Form guide

Urawa – form over the last 5: DLDWW Most recently they drew with Vissel Kobe 2–2 on the road. They score 1.3 and concede 1.5 per game.

Cerezo Osaka – form over the last 5: WLWDD Most recently they beat Gamba Osaka 3–2 on the road. On their travels they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. They are averaging 2.0 goals a game – a real threat going forward.

On form, Urawa have the edge: 1.8 points a game against 1.3.

Goals outlook

Our model projects Urawa 2.2 – 1.3 Cerezo Osaka in expected goals – roughly 3.5 goals in all. Expect chances at both ends – 64% for over 2.5 goals, 64% for GG. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.

Betting angles

• Match result chances: Urawa 60% · draw 20% · Cerezo Osaka 21%.
• Both teams to score: yes (64%) at 1.53.

Our tip before kick-off

Before kick-off we picked Urawa to win, rated at 60% confidence at odds of 1.83, above our fair price of 1.68, which makes it a value price. Predicted score: Urawa 2–1 Cerezo Osaka. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.