Urawa Reds vs Kashiwa Reysol: Prediction, Preview, Picks & Odds - 3/31/2023

Time: 6 p.m. ET

Venue: Kashiwa Hitachi Stadium, Japan

DraftKings: NL

BetMGM: Urawa -245, Kashiwa +200

Urawa: 3-0-2

Kashiwa: 0-2-3

On March 31, 2023, Urawa Reds and Kashiwa Reysol will face off in a highly anticipated match at the Saitama Stadium 2002 in Saitama, Japan. The two teams are both members of the J1 League, the top professional football league in Japan, and this game promises to be a thrilling contest between two highly skilled sides.

Urawa Reds, also known as the "Reds," are one of the most successful teams in the J1 League, having won the title three times in their history. They are known for their attacking style of play and have a strong fan base, with thousands of supporters expected to turn up to cheer them on.

Kashiwa Reysol, on the other hand, have been one of the most consistent teams in the J1 League in recent years, finishing in the top half of the table in the last three seasons. They are known for their fast-paced, counter-attacking style of play, and will be looking to take advantage of Urawa's attacking tendencies.

Heading into the match, both teams have had mixed fortunes in the league so far this season. Urawa Reds have had a slow start to the season, having won just one of their opening four games. Their defense has been leaky, conceding six goals in those games, and they will need to tighten up at the back if they are to get a positive result against Kashiwa.

Kashiwa Reysol, on the other hand, have had a solid start to the season, winning two and drawing one of their opening four games. They have scored seven goals in those games.

Overall, this promises to be an exciting match between two evenly matched teams. Urawa will be looking to bounce back from their slow start to the season and get their title challenge back on track, while Kashiwa will be looking to continue their good form and push for a top-four finish. With both teams possessing talented attacking players, it could be a high-scoring affair, with plenty of goals and drama expected.

Prediction

This has all the makings of being an interesting game and a high-scoring affair. I wouldn't be shocked because of how the Japanese league tends to be more wide open. Defense usually doesn't apply in Japan and it still being an early season matchup, you can see this unfolding in a very weird way.  Urawa 4, Kashiwa 2