Urawa Red Diamonds vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima, J. League 2019 REGULAR SEASON
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Urawa Red Diamonds vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima — J. League .
- Urawa Red Diamonds 18 games · 25 pts (2026/27)
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 games · 30 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Futoshi Nakamura
- Referee Takahiro Okano
- Referee Koichiro Fukushima
- Referee Osamu Akasaka
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 18 | 35 |
| 2 | Cerezo Osaka FC | 18 | 31 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka | 18 | 28 |
| 6 | Fagiano Okayama FC | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 18 | 24 |
| 8 | Kyoto Sanga FC | 18 | 23 |
| 9 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 18 | 21 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 21 |
| 11 | Kashima Antlers | 18 | 45 |
| 12 | FC Tokyo | 18 | 37 |
| 13 | FC Machida Zelvia | 18 | 37 |
| 14 | Kawasaki Frontale | 18 | 28 |
| 15 | Tokyo Verdy | 18 | 28 |
| 16 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 18 | 25 |
| 17 | Kashiwa Reysol | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Yokohama F.Marinos | 18 | 20 |
| 19 | FC Mito Holly Hock | 18 | 18 |
| 20 | JEF United Ichihara Chiba | 18 | 12 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 0–4 | L |
| 17 May | Shonan Bellmare | H | 2–3 | L |
| 12 May | Nagoya Grampus | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 May | Jubilo Iwata | H | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Apr | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | Vissel Kobe | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 4–0 | W |
| 17 May | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 May | Vegalta Sendai | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 May | Yokohama F.Marinos | H | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Apr | Nagoya Grampus | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Apr | FC Tokyo | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Urawa Red Diamonds | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #4 |
| 25 | Points | 30 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 7 / 0 / 11 | W / D / L | 10 / 0 / 8 |
| 37 | Scored | 41 |
| 37 | Conceded | 33 |
| +0 | GD | +8 |
| 1.39 | PPG | 1.67 |
| 39% | Win % | 56% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Urawa Red Diamonds this season
Urawa Red Diamonds this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season
Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season
Urawa Red Diamonds are 16th (25 pts). Sanfrecce Hiroshima are 4th (30 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Urawa Red Diamonds
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/2
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
2/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at as Urawa Red Diamonds face off against Sanfrecce Hiroshima in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Urawa Red Diamonds and Sanfrecce Hiroshima are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 6' Tsukasa Morishima puts Sanfrecce Hiroshima on the lead.
- 11' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 16' Urawa Red Diamonds are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 21' Urawa Red Diamonds are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sanfrecce Hiroshima backline.
- 25' Goal! Douglas Vieira scores his 36 goal in 95 matches.
- 30' Sanfrecce Hiroshima are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 35' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 42' The crowd applauds Emil Salomonsson as he leaves the pitch. Rhayner steps in for Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
- 46' Urawa Red Diamonds ring the changes. Ryota Moriwaki has done his job and it is now time for Tomoya Ugajin to step up.
- 47' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Tomoya Ugajin.
- 52' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 54' Another change for Urawa Red Diamonds made on 54 minute. Kazuki Nagasawa leaves to be changed by Fabricio.
- 59' Sanfrecce Hiroshima seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 63' The Brazil Rhayner breaks the deadlock on 63 minutes. 0-3!
- 67' The Sanfrecce Hiroshima manager makes a substitution. Kosei Shibasaki departs to be replaced by Daiki Watari.
- 72' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 73' The referee calls foul for Ryosuke Yamanaka. He receives a Yellow card.
- 75' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Fabricio.
- 76' Koya Yuruki is ready to make an impact after coming on for Shinzo Koroki at the 76 minute mark.
- 80' Daiki Watari does the damage! The net is bulging and Sanfrecce Hiroshima surge ahead!
- 82' Time for substitution for Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Douglas Vieira is replaced by Yusuke Minagawa.
- 87' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 89' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ewerton on 89 minutes.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Sanfrecce Hiroshima take all three points.
Lineups
Urawa Red Diamonds Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 8
- 6
-
30
Shinzo Koroki C ↓ Koya Yuruki 76'
- 1
-
46
Ryota Moriwaki ↓ Tomoya Ugajin 46'
- 2
- 16
-
7
Kazuki Nagasawa ↓ Fabricio 54'
- 9
- 4
Bench
-
3
Tomoya Ugajin ↑ 46'
-
12
Fabricio ↑ 54'
- 25
- 31
- 26
- 11
-
24
Koya Yuruki ↑ 76'
Coach
Oswaldo de Oliveira
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 38
- 2
-
30
Kosei Shibasaki ↓ Daiki Watari 67'
- 18
- 14
- 17
- 40
- 20
-
3
Emil Salomonsson ↓ Rhayner 42'
- 23
Bench
-
44
Rhayner ↑ 42'
- 1
- 5
- 15
-
16
Daiki Watari ↑ 67'
- 27
-
22
Yusuke Minagawa ↑ 82'
Coach
Hiroshi Jofuku
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Shinzo Koroki | 4 |
| Tsukasa Morishima | 3 |
| Rhayner | 2 |
| Mutsuki Kato | 2 |
| Makoto Mitsuta | 2 |
| Yuki Ohashi | 2 |
| Akito Suzuki | 2 |
| Kasper Junker | 2 |
Head to Head
Urawa Red Diamonds Form
2019-05-26
Urawa Red Diamonds
0–4
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
L
2019-05-17
Urawa Red Diamonds
2–3
Shonan Bellmare
L
2019-05-12
Nagoya Grampus
2–0
Urawa Red Diamonds
L
2019-05-03
Urawa Red Diamonds
0–1
Jubilo Iwata
L
2019-04-28
Shimizu S-Pulse
0–2
Urawa Red Diamonds
W
2019-04-20
Urawa Red Diamonds
1–0
Vissel Kobe
W
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Form
2019-05-26
Urawa Red Diamonds
0–4
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
W
2019-05-17
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0–1
Sagan Tosu FC
L
2019-05-12
Vegalta Sendai
2–1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
L
2019-05-03
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0–1
Yokohama F.Marinos
L
2019-04-28
Nagoya Grampus
1–0
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
L
2019-04-19
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0–1
FC Tokyo
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.62
Urawa Red Diamonds xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.23
Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 73% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sanfrecce Hiroshima win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.85
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 3.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 4.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
Double Chance
Urawa Red Diamonds or Draw
54%
Draw or Sanfrecce Hiroshima
70%
Urawa Red Diamonds or Sanfrecce Hiroshima
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sanfrecce Hiroshima win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 0–4 not predicted0 – 4Actual
1 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 2
6.6%
1 – 3
6.1%
2 – 1
6.1%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 3
4.9%
0 – 1
4.3%
0 – 3
3.9%
3 – 2
3.6%
1 – 4
3.4%
0 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Urawa Red Diamonds
| Handicap | Urawa Red Diamonds covers | Push | Sanfrecce Hiroshima covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 8% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 14% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +1 | 49% | 20% | 31% |
| +1.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +2 | 69% | 15% | 16% |
| +2.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
Clean Sheet
Urawa Red Diamonds keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Sanfrecce Hiroshima keeps clean sheet
21%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

