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Preview of the focus battle between Japan and Japan: Urawa Red Diamonds VS Tokyo FC, the AFC seat battle is about to break out!

3:12pm, 17 May 2025【Football】

Competition location: Saitama 2002 Stadium

Competition highlights: The competition for the qualifications of the Asian Champions League, who can seize the initiative?

coach Miya Hiro #Naruto Chats the Football Notes said that this game is the focus match of the 17th round of the Japanese League, with Urawa Red Diamonds (26 points, 4th) playing against Tokyo FC at home (19 points, 15th). Although the ranking gap is large, Urawa still needs to consolidate his AFC qualification seat, while Tokyo FC hopes to get rid of the threat of relegation zone and is full of fighting spirit!

Urawa Red Diamond: The home dragon attribute is obvious, but the recent state is unstable

Recent record: 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 6 games, 5 wins and 1 loss in the home game, and the home winning rate is as high as 83%.

Offensive end: 9 goals were scored in the last 6 games, but drew 1-1 with Niigata Swans away in the last round, and the offensive efficiency declined.

Defensive end: I have conceded only 4 goals in the last 6 games, and my home defense is stable, but there are still loopholes in the face of a quick counterattack.

Key players: Forward Thiago Santana (3 goals) and winger Ryomo Watanabe are the main offensive threats.

Injury situation: Midfielder Shibado Hiro is absent for a long time, but the core of the defense line, Hoybrotten, is in a stable state.

Tokyo FC: The away game is weak, but the recent state has recovered

Recent record: 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in the last 6 games, and the morale is high.

Away performance: 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss in the last 6 away games, but he was weak in offense when facing a strong team and scored only 8 goals.

Key players: Forward Oliveira and winger Akita Kazuta are the core of the counterattack, but main goalkeeper Osaka Nozawa is absent due to the Olympics.

Tactical features: Head coach Kramovsky focuses on a younger lineup and relies on fast counterattacks and breakthroughs on the wing.

Historical Confrontation: Tokyo FC has won all the last 2 confrontations!

has faced each other in the last 5 matches, Urawa has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, and is at a disadvantage.

Latest confrontation (September 2024), Tokyo FC beat Urawa 2-0 away.

However, Urawa has a good record against Tokyo FC at home, with 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses at home in the past 10 times.

Results prediction: Urawa's small home victory or Tokyo upset?

Uurawa was strong at home and supported the home team to win 10.

Tokyo FC's condition has recovered recently. If the defense is stable, it may force Urawa.

score reference: 1-0, 2-1 (Uurawa winning) or 1-1 (draw).

Fan Interaction: Do you think Urawa can take revenge on Tokyo FC in this game? Or is Tokyo FC continuing its dark horse performance? Welcome to leave a message for prediction!