Urawa 3-2 Omiya Ardija: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

A competitive Saitama derby returns with Urawa arriving in the stronger win rhythm and Omiya bringing a resilient, aggressive identity. Urawa have the higher-category pedigree and a direct high-intensity blueprint, but the designated venue is Omiya's NACK5 Stadium, which changes the usual home-edge dynamic. Omiya's unbeaten league momentum and Yamamoto's return give them a credible attacking route, especially if the match becomes stretched. Expect a fierce opening, heavy pressure on second balls and a match that may be decided by composure after turnovers rather than sustained possession.

Head-to-head analysis

The sides meet competitively for the first time since 2017, following a pre-season draw earlier this year. Omiya avoided defeat in their league meetings in that earlier era, but the official preview notes Urawa have historically won every cup meeting between the clubs.

Form (last 5)

Urawa vs Omiya Ardija stats

Last meetings

• 2026-08-01Urawa 2-2 Omiya Ardija
• 2017-08-05Urawa 2-2 Omiya Ardija
• 2017-04-30Omiya Ardija 1-0 Urawa
• 2016-07-17Urawa 2-2 Omiya Ardija
• 2016-05-08Omiya Ardija 0-1 Urawa
• 2014-08-30Urawa 4-0 Omiya Ardija

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• Cerezo Osaka – Kagoshima United
• Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Iwaki
• FC Tokyo – Shonan Bellmare
• Gainare Tottori – Tokyo Verdy
• Kawasaki Frontale – Tegevajaro Miyazaki
• Fagiano Okayama – JEF United Chiba
• Shimizu S-pulse – V-varen Nagasaki