Urawa Red Diamonds4
Shonan Bellmare1Urawa Red Diamonds face Shonan Bellmare in a midweek J1 League clash. Both teams are struggling for form, making a draw the likely outcome. Urawa Red Diamonds are reeling from a disappointing Club World Cup, with morale further dented by a recent league defeat to FC Tokyo despite leading at half-time. However, their home form is a saving grace, boasting the best home win rate in the J1 League (72.73%). They'll be hoping to leverage this advantage, though they'll be without Kai Shibato due to injury. Shonan Bellmare have had a poor season, languishing near the bottom of the table. They're winless in seven league games, with defensive woes evident. Yet, they've had recent success against Urawa Red Diamonds, giving them a psychological edge. They will be without Naoto Kamifukumoto and Kosei Matsumoto through injury. It could be a stalemate, or perhaps Shonan Bellmare can pull off an upset.
