Takuya Ogiwara

① Urawa Red Diamonds look to control the game at home with a clean sheet in sight.

② Mito Hollyhock will need a solid defensive performance to limit the hosts.

③ A comfortable win for Urawa is probable with limited danger in transition.

① Urawa and Kashima are closely matched in the J1 battle.

② Both sides can find scoring chances and keep it tight.

③ A draw is a reasonable expectation.