Urawa Red Diamonds are playing at home and have an advantage in strength and form. Although Machida Zevia is playing on the road, their defense ability and quick counterattack are also a highlight. Combining the strength and form of the two teams, it is predicted that this match may end in a narrow win or a draw for Urawa Red Diamonds.
Core players:
Urawa Red Diamonds:
minister at the eaves
- The striker has had an outstanding season, consistently contributing key goals to the team with his excellent shooting skills and nose for goal.
Junya Itoh
- At the heart of the midfield, his organization and passing ability was key to Urawa Red Diamonds controlling the pace of the game.
Machida Zevia:
Hasegawa Taro
- A striker whose individual ability and sense of smell in front of the goal puts pressure on the opponent's defense, he is an important player on the offensive end of Machida Zevia.
Masakazu Yoshioka
- The heart of the backline, his defensive solidity and experience are very important to Machida Zevia's defense.
Injury situation:
Urawa Red Diamonds:
Shintaro Shintaro (1985-), Japanese soccer player
- Expected to miss the game due to a hamstring injury.
Kashiwagi Yosuke (1935-), Japanese politician, prime minister 1996-1998
- Sprained ankle, questionable.
Machida Zevia:
Fujimura Kenta (1935-), Japanese novelist
- Strained calf muscle, not expected to play.
Tanaka Yucho
- Knee injury, availability not yet determined.
Tactical Style:
Urawa Red Diamonds:
Urawa Red Diamonds usually adopts a 4-2-3-1 formation that emphasizes ball possession and quick attacks. The team creates attacking opportunities through ball control in the midfield and flexible running by the front players, while relying on a solid defense from the back line to deal with counter-attacks from the opponents.
Machida Zevia:
Machida Zevia prefers to use a 4-4-2 formation that focuses on overall defense and quick counterattacks. The team uses interceptions and quick passes in the midfield to push the ball forward quickly, utilizing the speed and individual ability of the forwards to find a breakthrough.
Recent team performance:
Urawa Red Diamonds:
Urawa Red Diamonds has performed well in their last five matches, with three wins, one draw and one loss. The team has a lot of firepower on the offensive end and a solid defense, and is in good shape overall.
Machida Zevia:
Machida Zevia has been relatively consistent in their last five matches with two wins, two draws and one loss. The team is excellent on the defensive end, but lacks consistency on the offensive end. They will need to be at their best for the away game.
