Fagiano Okayama FC and Urawa Red Diamonds meet at Kanko Stadium, Okayama on Saturday, Apr 17 at 12:00 PM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the J1 League. Just 3 points separate them in the standings.

Fagiano Okayama FC come into this fixture in good form (3W 0D 2L recently). Urawa Red Diamonds, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Fagiano Okayama FC head into this on the back of a defeat, while Urawa Red Diamonds arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Fagiano Okayama FC and Urawa Red Diamonds have split their 5 meetings almost evenly (2W–1D–2W). Their last encounter ended in Urawa Red Diamonds won 1–2.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Fagiano Okayama FC a slight edge, but Urawa Red Diamonds are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.