TIPS - Urawa Red Diamonds VS Vissel Kobe

[(Urawa Red Diamonds) Strength]:
1. Urawa Red Diamonds have relied entirely on home matches to earn points this season, with 11 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses in 16 rounds so far, boasting a win rate of nearly 70%, making them a typical strong home team.
2. Urawa Red Diamonds possess solid defensive capabilities at home, conceding only 12 goals in 16 home matches this season, averaging less than 1 goal conceded per game.

[(Urawa Red Diamonds) Weakness]:
1. Urawa Red Diamonds' recent match form has declined severely, with multiple winless matches across all competitions. They have essentially withdrawn from the race for Asian qualification, and their motivation in the remaining league matches is generally low.
2. Urawa Red Diamonds have achieved 1 win, 2 draws, and 3 losses in their last 6 competitive matches, with a win rate of 16.7%, indicating overall poor form.
3. Urawa Red Diamonds' recent offensive performance has been very poor, scoring only 3 goals in the past 6 league rounds, averaging less than 1 goal per game.
4. Urawa Red Diamonds have failed to win in their last 4 J1 League encounters with Vissel Kobe, recording only 2 draws and 2 losses. They have also failed to win in their last 4 home matches against their opponents.
5. Urawa Red Diamonds' recent performance in AH has been poor, winning only 4 out of their last 10 matches and losing their last 4 matches.

[(Vissel Kobe) Strength]:
1. Vissel Kobe made significant rotations in the recently concluded AFC Champions League Elite match and still secured a final victory. Currently, the team are 4 points behind league leaders Kashima Antlers in the league. For this away match against Urawa Red Diamonds, they are certain to field their main squad, hoping to secure all 3 points to close in on the top position and continue their challenge for the lead.
2. Vissel Kobe have achieved an excellent record of 5 wins, 1 draw, and 0 losses in their last 6 competitive matches, advancing strongly in both the AFC Champions League Elite and league competitions, indicating red-hot form.
3. Vissel Kobe have performed relatively steadily away from home this season, securing 8 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses so far, with a win rate exceeding 50%.
4. Vissel Kobe have displayed very solid defensive performances recently, conceding only 2 goals in the past 6 league matches, averaging less than 1 goal conceded per game.
5. Vissel Kobe made significant personnel rotations in the last AFC Champions League Elite match, including starters like forward Taisei Miyashiro, defenders Tetsushi Yamanaka, Gotoku Sakai, and foreign players Joao Victor Andrade Caetano and Jean Patric, all of whom had ample rest and adjustment time, leaving the team in good physical condition.

[(Vissel Kobe) Weakness]:
1. Vissel Kobe's past away win rate against Urawa Red Diamonds is not high, securing only 2 victories in their last 10 away encounters.
2. Vissel Kobe's recent trend in AH has been relatively poor, winning only 2 out of their last 10 matches across all competitions and losing 3 out of their last 4 away matches.

[Tips]:
Urawa Red Diamonds are deeply mired in a slump, with their offense extremely anemic, failing to score in multiple consecutive matches.

However, the team perform better at home.

Vissel Kobe are in red-hot form, achieving a good balance between AFC Champions League Elite and league competitions.

Urawa Red Diamonds' home advantage may provide some support, but it will be very difficult to withstand Vissel Kobe's strong offensive pressure.

With their better recent form, solid defensive stability, and overall strength advantage, Vissel Kobe are expected to secure a final victory away from home.

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