TIPS - Shimizu S-Pulse VS Urawa Red Diamonds

[(Shimizu S-Pulse) Strength]:
1. Shimizu S-Pulse's form has recently improved. After failing to win in five consecutive matches, they have won their last two league games 1-0.
2. Shimizu S-Pulse's defensive performance in the league has improved recently, keeping clean sheets in 5 of their last 7 league matches.
3. Compared to their league average of less than one goal scored per away game, Shimizu S-Pulse have scored 20 goals in 14 home league matches.

[(Shimizu S-Pulse) Neutral]:
1. In Shimizu S-Pulse's last 14 official home matches, goals were scored in the first half in 11 of them, indicating lively matches.

[(Shimizu S-Pulse) Weakness]:
1. Shimizu S-Pulse have remained unbeaten in their last four away league matches, winning two in a row, but at home, they have only won once in their last five league games.
2. In Shimizu S-Pulse's last 12 home matches against Urawa Red Diamonds, their record is 2 draws and 10 losses, showing no home advantage.
3. In Shimizu S-Pulse's last 12 home matches against Urawa Red Diamonds, they failed to keep a clean sheet, conceding at least two goals in 11 of those matches.

[(Urawa Red Diamonds) Strength]:
1. In the previous league meeting between the two teams this season, Urawa Red Diamonds defeated Shimizu S-Pulse 2-1 at home.

[(Urawa Red Diamonds) Neutral]:
1. In Urawa Red Diamonds' last 17 matches, goals were scored in the first half in 15 of them, indicating lively matches.
2. In the last 5 encounters between the two teams, both sides scored in each match.

[(Urawa Red Diamonds) Weakness]:
1. Urawa Red Diamonds' form has declined recently. They have failed to win in their last four matches across the J.League Cup and league, suffering two consecutive league losses.
2. Urawa Red Diamonds lost their last two league matches 0-1, showing both offensive struggles and defensive issues.
3. Urawa Red Diamonds are not a strong away team. They have only won 2 of their last 18 league away matches.
4. In their last 12 league away matches, Urawa Red Diamonds have failed to keep a clean sheet.

[Tips]:
There is a certain gap in the recent league performances of the two teams.

Shimizu S-Pulse has remained unbeaten in their last four league matches, winning the last two with a 1-0 scoreline.

Meanwhile, Urawa Red Diamonds have suffered two consecutive league losses, both by a 0-1 score.

In their past encounters, Shimizu S-Pulse have failed to win in their last 12 home games against Urawa Red Diamonds.

Additionally, Shimizu S-Pulse are unable to offer a handicap at home in this match, so Urawa Red Diamonds are favored to avoid defeat away.

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