Urawa Reds vs Albirex Niigata - J-League
Fixture Preview - 31 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Urawa Reds host Albirex Niigata at the National Olympic Stadium on Sunday, 31 August, in a matchup that sees contrasting recent form. Urawa, with two wins and a draw in their last five matches, will look to build on their momentum, particularly after a solid performance in their recent fixtures. In contrast, Albirex Niigata is struggling, having lost four of their last five games, which raises questions about their confidence and ability to compete against a revitalised Urawa side. Historically, this fixture has been competitive, with both teams sharing the spoils in recent encounters; however, Urawa has the advantage at home. A key angle to consider is Urawa's attacking prowess, which has seen them score consistently, while Albirex's defensive frailties have been exposed in recent outings. With the likelihood of both teams finding the net, and given the trend of high-scoring matches in their head-to-head history, this game could see multiple goals, making the Over 2.5 goals market an intriguing option for punters.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Vissel Kobe | 28 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 50 |
| 5 |  Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 28 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 49 |
| 6 |  Kyoto Sanga | 26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 48 |
| 7 |  Urawa Reds | 27 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 44 |
| 8 |  Kawasaki Frontale | 27 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 42 |
| 9 |  Fagiano Okayama | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 39 |
| 10 |  Cerezo Osaka | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 38 |
| 11 |  Avispa Fukuoka | 27 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 37 |
| 12 |  Gamba Osaka | 28 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 37 |
| 13 |  Shimizu S-Pulse | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 32 |
| 14 |  Tokyo Verdy | 27 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 31 |
| 15 |  FC Tokyo | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 30 |
| 16 |  Nagoya Grampus | 27 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 28 |
| 17 |  Yokohama F. Marinos | 27 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 25 |
| 18 |  Shonan Bellmare | 27 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 25 |
| 19 |  Yokohama | 27 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 22 |
| 20 |  Albirex Niigata | 27 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 20 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2025 | Albirex Niigata | 1–1 | Urawa Reds | J-League |
| December 8, 2024 | Urawa Reds | 0–0 | Albirex Niigata | J-League |
| May 11, 2024 | Albirex Niigata | 2–4 | Urawa Reds | J-League |
| September 2, 2023 | Albirex Niigata | 1–1 | Urawa Reds | J-League |
| March 18, 2023 | Urawa Reds | 2–1 | Albirex Niigata | J-League |
| July 9, 2017 | Urawa Reds | 2–1 | Albirex Niigata | J-League |
| May 14, 2017 | Albirex Niigata | 1–6 | Urawa Reds | J-League |
| October 22, 2016 | Albirex Niigata | 1–2 | Urawa Reds | J-League |
| May 14, 2016 | Urawa Reds | 0–0 | Albirex Niigata | J-League |
| August 12, 2015 | Albirex Niigata | 1–2 | Urawa Reds | J-League |