Cerezo Osaka vs Urawa Reds Live Stream & Tips - BTTS Tipped in J1 League Clash

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Last updated: 27 Mar 2025

Ryan Allan 27 Mar 2025

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Watch Cerezo Osaka vs Urawa Reds in the J1 League
Cerezo in search of their first home win this season
BTTS backed at Yodoko Sakura Stadium on Friday

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Cerezo Osaka vs Urawa Reds Predictions
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Cerezo Osaka Form
Cerezo Osaka Team News
Urawa Red Diamonds Form
Urawa Red Diamonds Team News

Cerezo Osaka vs Urawa Reds Predictions

Both sides have struggled defensively in recent weeks, and we should see goals at both ends on Friday.

BTTS is my best bet at Yodoko Sakura Stadium.

Stats

Cerezo Osaka have seen BTTS in 6 of their last 7 matches
Urawa Reds have seen BTTS in 3 of their last 5 matches
Urawa Reds have seen BTTS in their last 3 away matches

Head to Head

Friday's J1 League encounter marks the 25th meeting between Cerezo Osaka and Urawa Reds over the past decade. Cerezo won 13 of those games, with Urawa successful on seven occasions.

Cerezo claimed a 2-1 win in their most recent encounter at Yodoko Sakura Stadium last June.

Cerezo Osaka Form

Cerezo Osaka return to J1 League action after breaking a five-game winless streak in the J-League Cup last weekend. An impressive second-half performance saw the Cherry Blossoms score four goals to secure a 5-1 win against Kamatamare Sanuki.

Arthur Papas's side have made a slow start to their J1 League campaign, picking up just five points from six games played (W1, D2, L3). Cerezo sit 18th in the division, one point behind Urawa Reds.

Each of Cerezo's first five league fixtures saw both teams get on the scoresheet before a 2-0 defeat at Yokohama earlier this month.

Cerezo Osaka Team News

Head coach Papas has a couple of absentees on Friday. Yuichi Hirano and Kyohei Noborizato remain sidelined with respective meniscus and hamstring injuries.

Brazilian forward Vitor Bueno will continue to lead the Osaka attack with support provided by compatriots Rafael Ratão and Thiago Andrade.

Urawa Red Diamonds Form

Urawa Red Diamonds make the trip to Osaka unbeaten in their last two matches after a frustrating 1-1 draw at Kashima Antlers a fortnight ago. Kei Chinen's stoppage-time goal rescued a point for the home side.

Maciej Skorża's side have been equally slow out of the blocks this season. The Reds picked up six points from their first six league fixtures, failing to win five of those matches.

On the road, the Red Diamonds have struggled this year. Urawa failed to win any of their last eight away J1 League games since September.

Urawa Red Diamonds Team News

Urawa Head coach Skorża is likely to retain faith in the same XI that picked up a point against Kashima Antlers earlier this month.

Kai Shibato remains a long-term absentee.

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Verdict

Cerezo Osaka v Urawa Red Diamonds

Given their defensive fragilities, I expect both teams to get on the scoresheet in Osaka.

BTTS is my top tip for Friday's J1 League encounter.

BTTS - Yes

Both Teams to Score

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