Tokyo vs Urawa Reds

FC Tokyo host Urawa Red Diamonds in a J1 League clash with plenty riding on it. FC Tokyo sit 5th with 17 points from eight games, chasing the top of the table, while Urawa Reds sit 10th on 12 points and need a result to close the gap. Both teams arrive in form. FC Tokyo have won four of their last five, led by Motoki Nagakura's five goals, with Marcelo Ryan and Soma Anzai also contributing. Urawa have matched that run, powered by Harumi Minamino and Matheus Sávio, four goals each, plus five assists from Takuro Kaneko. Urawa hold the historical edge, 11 wins to 8 across 29 meetings, but FC Tokyo have won the last two head-to-heads. Expect goals from both sides in this one. Our prediction: 2-1