Prediction for match Mito Hollyhock — Urawa Red Diamonds

Match Analysis: Mito Hollyhock vs Urawa Red Diamonds

In the J1 League on May 9, Mito Hollyhock will face Urawa Red Diamonds. According to the 1X2 odds, Urawa Red Diamonds are the favorites with odds of 2.30, indicating a 40.72% chance of winning. Both Mito Hollyhock and a draw are priced at 3.16, with each outcome having a 29.64% probability. This suggests a slight advantage for Urawa Red Diamonds based on their current form and statistical performance. The goal total bets are intriguing as well: Over 2.5 goals is priced at 2.18, Under 2.5 at 1.66, and both teams to score is at 1.85 for either outcome. Individual team totals: Mito Hollyhock Over 1 is at 2.01, and Urawa Red Diamonds Over 1 is at 1.61. The double chance 1X is available at 1.58. Thus, bookmakers expect a moderately high-scoring match with a slight edge to Urawa Red Diamonds.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Mito Hollyhock has averaged 52% possession, received 1 yellow card, committed 7.2 fouls, and been caught offside 1.8 times per game. Urawa Red Diamonds have slightly higher possession at 53.4%, also average 1 yellow card, but commit more fouls at 10.6 and are offside 1.6 times. In their last three games, Mito Hollyhock lost 0-3 to Kashima Antlers (06.05.2026), beat Yokohama F. Marinos 4-2 (02.05.2026), and lost 5-6 to Machida Zelvia (29.04.2026). Urawa Red Diamonds won their last three matches against Kashiwa Reysol 1-0 (06.05.2026), JEF United Chiba 2-0 (02.05.2026), and Kawasaki Frontale 2-0 (29.04.2026). In their most recent head-to-head on March 7, 2026, Urawa Red Diamonds defeated Mito Hollyhock 2-0.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Over the past five matches, Mito Hollyhock has averaged 3.6 goals per game, while Urawa Red Diamonds have averaged 2.2. Mito Hollyhock scores 1.4 and concedes 2.2 per game, while Urawa Red Diamonds also score 1.4 but only concede 0.8. Regarding Over 2.5 goals: Mito Hollyhock has seen this in 3 out of 5 games, Urawa Red Diamonds in 1 out of 5. In the first half, Over 1.5 goals occurred twice for Mito Hollyhock and once for Urawa Red Diamonds. Mito Hollyhock is more prolific in the second half, with 4 out of 5 games seeing Over 1.5 goals, compared to 2 out of 5 for Urawa Red Diamonds. Mito Hollyhock most frequently scores between the 61st and 75th minutes (38%) and concedes between the 16th and 30th minutes (60%). Urawa Red Diamonds spread their goals between the 61st-75th and 76th-90th minutes (29% each) and concede evenly across four intervals, each with 25%. Considering both teams' scoring averages, Mito Hollyhock's frequent Over 2.5 games, and Urawa Red Diamonds' steady attack, a bet on Over 2.0 goals at 1.59 seems reasonable. This is further supported by both teams scoring more than one goal per match and Mito Hollyhock's involvement in high-scoring games.

Corner Totals Analysis

In their last five games, Mito Hollyhock averaged 4.8 corners, and Urawa Red Diamonds 5.6, totaling 10.4, which is above standard lines. In the last 5 matches, both teams have seen the Over 9.5 corners line hit 3 times. The available corner total closest to the average is 9.5. The odds for Over 9.5 corners are 2.07, and Under 9.5 is 1.70. No clear favorite emerges for corners. Expect active wing play and numerous corner kicks, especially given both teams' attacking style and corner statistics.