Machida Zelvia vs Urawa Red Diamonds Prediction: Kokuritsu Day Drama; Who Will Prevail?

Machida Zelvia will welcome Urawa Red Diamonds to the National Stadium in the 29th round of the J1 League. 

Let's have a look at the latest J1 League between Machida Zelvia vs. Urawa Red Diamonds, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: DWLDL

Machida Zelvia managed to salvage a point last time out courtesy of a goalless draw against Albirex Niigata when the teams squared off against each other on August 25. 

This comes after unleashing an uncontrollable wrath against Jubilo Iwata to secure a decisive 4-0 at the Machida Stadium, halting a two-match losing run at this venue.

With 54 points accumulated from 28 matches, Machida Zelvia sits at the top of the J1 League standings. They have maintained a two-point cushion over second-placed San Francisco Hiroshima. 

Form: DDLDL

Urawa Red Diamonds saw their match against Kawasaki Frontale on August 21 suspended due to severe weather conditions. In that match, the Reds were leading 1-0 courtesy of Ryoma Watanabe's early goal in the 23rd minute. 

This comes after holding Kashima Antlers to a goalless draw away from home, extending their winless run on the road to three matches (D3). However, that's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to their floundering performance on the road, having notched just one win in their last six matches (D4, L1).

With 35 points accumulated from 26 matches, Urawa Red Diamonds occupies 13th place in the J1 League standings. They have maintained a seven-point cushion over the relegation zone and are three points adrift of seventh-placed Avispa Fukuoka.

• Machida Zelvia have won one of their last five matches in the J1 League.
• Urawa Red Diamonds are currently on a five-match winless run in the J1 League.
• Machida Zelvia averages 1.64 goals per game when playing at home, and Urawa Red Diamonds averages 1.15 goals per game when playing away.

This will be the second meeting between these two sides in the J1 League. In the previous meeting, Machida Zelvia recorded a 2-1 victory on the road.

Machida Zelvia have seen seven of their last ten league matches produce under 2.5 goals while winning four during this run (D4, L2). At home, they have won two of their last six matches (L3, D1) and head into this match, seeking their second win on the bounce. 

Urawa Red Diamonds have been poor on the road, recording just two wins in their last 11 matches (D5, L4). Despite this, they head into this match seeking to return to the winning column and stop league leaders Machida Zelvia in their tracks.

Considering that this could turn out to be a closely contested battle, we anticipate supporting both sides to get on the scoreboard, as this has been the case in their last two encounters.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.90
• Goals - Under 2.5 for 1.68
• W1 for 2.13