2021 Japanese J1 League – Shimizu S-Pulse vs Urawa Red Diamonds Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Shimizu S-Pulse vs Urawa Red Diamonds taking place? Wednesday 7th April, 2021 – 11:00 (UK)
Where is Shimizu S-Pulse vs Urawa Red Diamonds taking place? IAI Stadium Nihondaira, Shizuoka
Where can I get tickets for Shimizu S-Pulse vs Urawa Red Diamonds? Ticket information can be found on each club’s official website
What television channel is Shimizu S-Pulse vs Urawa Red Diamonds on? FreeSports will televise some J1 League matches this season so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Shimizu S-Pulse vs Urawa Red Diamonds? If the match is televised on FreeSports, Premier Sport subscribers will be able to stream the match live via Premier Player
Alternatively, bet365 customers can stream the match live on their website
THE PREDICTION
Both these sides’ inconstancy has been what’s keeping them from progressing so far in this season’s Japanese J1 League. Two wins, two draws and three defeats have both Shimizu S-Pulse and Urawa Red Diamonds each firmly placed in in midtable after seven league games. With so little to separate the two teams in the table, the same is expected when they collide at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. However, the visitors’ defence has been significant weaker in recent matches, with nine goals conceded in their last four league matches, compared to Shimizu’s five goals over the same period. That fact, combined with home advantage being in Shimizu’s favour suggests that they have be able to take advantage of Urawa’s fragile backline and edge the three points in this one.
