Urawa Red Diamonds vs Albirex Niigata: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 March

Urawa Red Diamonds

D W D L L

4th place in J-League Division 1

2-1

18/03/2023 06:00

Albirex Niigata

W D W D D

10th place in J-League Division 1

J-League Division 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Urawa Red Diamonds vs Albirex Niigata on 18 March 2023 (kick-off: 06:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Urawa Red Diamonds vs Albirex Niigata preview before placing your bet.

Urawa Red Diamonds are currently 4th with 57 points after 34 matches.
Albirex Niigata sit 10th with 45 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Urawa Red Diamonds to win with probability 52%.
Head-to-head history favors Urawa Red Diamonds, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Albirex Niigata have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

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Weather

06:00

2023-03-18

Urawa Red Diamonds vs Albirex Niigata - Prediction & Odds

Urawa Red Diamonds

Albirex Niigata

2023-03-18 06:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/03/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Vissel Kobe	71	34	21	8	5	60	29	31
02 Yokohama Marinos	64	34	19	7	8	63	40	23
03 Hiroshima Sanfrecce	58	34	17	7	10	42	28	14
04 Urawa Red Diamonds	57	34	15	12	7	42	27	15
05 Kashima Antlers	52	34	14	10	10	43	34	9
06 Nagoya Grampus	52	34	14	10	10	41	36	5
07 Avispa Fukuoka	51	34	15	6	13	37	43	-6
08 Kawasaki Frontale	50	34	14	8	12	51	45	6
09 Cerezo Osaka	49	34	15	4	15	39	34	5
10 Albirex Niigata	45	34	11	12	11	36	40	-4
11 FC Tokyo	43	34	12	7	15	42	46	-4
12 Consadole Sapporo	40	34	10	10	14	56	61	-5
13 Kyoto Sanga	40	34	12	4	18	40	45	-5
14 Sagan Tosu	38	34	9	11	14	43	47	-4
15 Shonan Bellmare	34	34	8	10	16	40	56	-16
16 Gamba Osaka	34	34	9	7	18	38	61	-23
17 Kashiwa Reysol	33	34	6	15	13	33	47	-14
18 Yokohama FC	29	34	7	8	19	31	58	-27

Head To Head

09/07/2017 09:30

Urawa Red Diamonds

2 - 1

Albirex Niigata

JPN D1

14/05/2017 05:00

Albirex Niigata

1 - 6

Urawa Red Diamonds

JPN D1

22/10/2016 05:00

Albirex Niigata

1 - 2

Urawa Red Diamonds

JPN D1

14/05/2016 05:00

Urawa Red Diamonds

0 - 0

Albirex Niigata

JPN D1

06/09/2015 10:00

Urawa Red Diamonds

3 - 0

Albirex Niigata

JPN LC

02/09/2015 10:00

Albirex Niigata

5 - 0

Urawa Red Diamonds

JPN LC

Urawa Red Diamonds

67%

Draw

17%

Albirex Niigata

17%

Urawa Red Diamonds Last 6 matches

11/03/2023 05:00

Vissel Kobe 0 - 1 Urawa Red Diamonds JPN D1

08/03/2023 10:00

Shonan Bellmare 0 - 0 Urawa Red Diamonds JPN LC

04/03/2023 06:00

Urawa Red Diamonds 2 - 1 Cerezo Osaka JPN D1

25/02/2023 05:00

Yokohama Marinos 2 - 0 Urawa Red Diamonds JPN D1

18/02/2023 05:00

FC Tokyo 2 - 0 Urawa Red Diamonds JPN D1

16/11/2022 10:30

Urawa Red Diamonds 4 - 2 Eintracht Frankfurt INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Albirex Niigata

11/03/2023 05:00

Albirex Niigata 1 - 0 Kawasaki Frontale JPN D1

08/03/2023 10:00

Avispa Fukuoka 1 - 0 Albirex Niigata JPN LC

04/03/2023 05:00

Albirex Niigata 2 - 2 Consadole Sapporo JPN D1

26/02/2023 05:00

Hiroshima Sanfrecce 1 - 2 Albirex Niigata JPN D1

18/02/2023 05:00

Cerezo Osaka 2 - 2 Albirex Niigata JPN D1

23/10/2022 05:00

Albirex Niigata 2 - 1 Machida Zelvia JPN D2

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues J-League Division 1

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Urawa Red Diamonds

Albirex Niigata

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.85

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.50

Scored

Avg. per game

0.56

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.41

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

16 (47%)18 (53%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

13 (38%)21 (62%)

Urawa Red Diamonds

Recent matches

Albirex Niigata

Under /Over

(68%)23 11(32%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(62%)21 13(38%)

Under /Over

(18%)6 28(82%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)15 19(56%)

Under /Over

(50%)17 17(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(32%)11 23(68%)

/Yes

(44%)15 19(56%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)17 17(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Urawa Red Diamonds

Albirex Niigata

Shots

Urawa Red Diamonds

Total shots

10.26 avg / game

Blocked

121 total

Avg. 3.67

Albirex Niigata

Total shots

11.35 avg / game

Blocked

115 total

Avg. 3.71

Urawa Red Diamonds Pass Albirex Niigata

Total passes

15540

Avg. 457 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

20162

Avg. 593 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

58%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Urawa Red Diamonds

Played games

Albirex Niigata

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.44

Clean sheets

0.32

4.50

153

Corners

161

4.74

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.65

Offsides

1.62

2.35

GK saves

2.76

Urawa Red Diamonds

DISCIPLINARY

Albirex Niigata

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.26

1.21

0.06

0.06

10.59

360

Fouls

325

9.56

13.91

473

Tackles

480

14.12

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How We Build the Urawa Red Diamonds vs Albirex Niigata Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Urawa Red Diamonds vs Albirex Niigata on 18 March 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this J-League Division 1 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Urawa Red Diamonds vs Albirex Niigata Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Urawa Red Diamonds's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Albirex Niigata's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

J-League Division 1 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live J-League Division 1 standings and the J-League Division 1 form table to understand exactly where Urawa Red Diamonds and Albirex Niigata sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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