Yokohama F. Marinos vs Urawa Red Diamonds Prediction: Lopes Magic Touch; The Goal-Scoring Machine Will Strike Again!

Yokohama F. Marinos will welcome the Urawa Red Diamonds to the Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium in the 35th round of the J1 League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: DLLLL

It has been something of a nightmare campaign for Yokohama F. Marinos, with inconsistent performances leaving them far from their usual standards. After 33 games with 42 points accrued, they find themselves hovering five places above the relegation zone and are six points adrift of eighth-placed Cerezo Osaka. 

The Marinos were dumped out of the Emperor's Cup semi-final, losing 3-2 at home against Gamba Osaka on Sunday, eliminating their chances of clinching a trophy this season. Prior to this, they were held to a 2-2 draw against Shandong Taishan away from home on the third match day of the AFC Champions League.

 Form: WLLLL

There can be no comparison between Yokohama F. Marinos season and that of the Urawa Red Diamonds. After 33 games, the away team finds itself deadlocked on points with their opponents in this upcoming encounter.

After losing four consecutive league games for the first time since 2019, the Reds managed to return to winning ways by handing Kashiwa Reysol a 1-0 defeat at the Saitama Stadium. While they will be aiming to make it two wins on the bounce, away form has been cause for concern winning one of their last seven outings (D4, L2) and come into this match having lost their last two matches.

• Yokohama F. Marinos have won one of their last six matches across all competitions.
• Urawa Red Diamonds have won just one of their last five J1 League away games.
• Yokohama F. Marinos averages 1.65 goals per game when playing at home, and Urawa Red Diamonds averages 1.12 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 53 meetings, Yokohama F. Marinos have won 23 times, Urawa Red Diamonds have won 19 times, and there have been 11 draws, with the goal difference being 80-56 in favour of Yokohama F. Marinos.

Urawa Red Diamonds are currently on a two-match losing streak when playing away in the J1 League and come into this match looking to break the slump and regain their momentum. 

However, Yokohama F. Marinos could turn out to be a tough opponent to overcome, considering they are currently on a six-match winning streak at home against the Urawa Red Diamonds. Anderson Lopes, who is currently the teams highest goal scorer, has found the back of the net in each of those three home matches leading up to this match, and we fancy the 31-year-old to get on the scoreboard here.

• Anytime Goalscorer - Jose Anderson Lopes for 2.20
• Total - Over 3 for 1.71
• 1st Goal - Yokohama F. Marinos for 1.87