Urawa Red Diamonds vs Shonan Bellmare: July 6 J.League 1 Match Asia Football Analysis and Sports Predictions
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**Urawa vs Shonan Match Analysis**
**● Urawa (9th in Japan 1st Division / DWWDW)**
Urawa will miss Schultz. It has already been confirmed that he will leave the team, and there was even a farewell ceremony for him last round. The fact that Urawa did not show significant issues in buildup and game control without Schultz is a positive point. However, there are doubts about whether Urawa can cover Shonan's strong attacking play. The last match between the teams ended in a 4-4 draw, indicating a chaotic game.
**Absent players**
Sakai (DF / A-grade), Okubo (MF / A-grade), Maeda (FW / B-grade), Sekine (MF / C-grade)
**● Shonan (19th in Japan 1st Division / LDDLL)**
They lost 0-1 to Kyoto. In a crucial relegation battle, this "six-point game" ended in defeat, dropping them to 19th place.
Shonan generally struggles against high-press tactics. While they are strong when counterattacking or pressing themselves, they do not respond well to opponents' pressure. It is very likely that Urawa will come out aggressively to seize control of the game, and Shonan's defense cannot be trusted this round either.
Of course, Shonan was not entirely ineffective offensively. They gradually created opportunities using their speed and even won a penalty kick through box attacks. Although they missed the penalty, their offensive plan was not entirely ineffective.
**Absent players**
Hiraoka (MF / A-grade), Onose (MF / C-grade), Abe (MF / A-grade)
**Betting Data**
○ Expected goals (xG): 1.71 goals vs. 1.45 goals
○ Both teams to score possibility (BTTS): 73%
○ Combined expected goals: 2.96 goals
○ Head-to-head record: 23 matches, 9 wins, 10 draws, 4 losses (Urawa dominant)
○ Under/Over in recent encounters: Under (61%)
○ Both teams scored in head-to-head record (BTTS): 48%
**Major foreign predictions**
[Predcitz] 3-0 (Urawa win)
**Match Outlook & Recommended Bets**
In an Over(2.5) scenario, Urawa is expected to win. Even without Schultz, Urawa has shown they can control the game and build up attacks effectively. Shonan may be able to create a chaotic game with their speed, but they lack clear responses to pressing.
**3-line Summary**
[Win/Draw/Lose] Urawa win (Recommended)
[Handicap / -1.0] Urawa win (Not recommended)
[Under/Over / 2.5] Over (Recommended)