Manchester City has been disappointing during EPL play as of late. The Cityzens only have one win in their past five matches. While the Cityzens went undefeated in group play during the Champions League, Manchester City will want to get back on track with a win in Saudi Arabia against an overmatched opponent.
Urawa vs Manchester City Picks
- Pick: Under 3.5
Anyone making a Urawa Red Diamonds vs Manchester City score prediction will say that Urawa will have a lot to prove in this match. The Red Diamonds qualified for the Club World Cup by being the top team in the AFC. In the quarterfinals, Urawa beat Mexican club Leon. Urawa is looking to shock the world and score a win over the English powerhouse. The Japanese club will have an enormous mountain to climb to make that happen.
Urawa vs Manchester City Odds
Team | Handicap | Moneyline | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Urawa Red Diamonds | +2 -108 | +1400 | O 3, 3½ -115 |
Manchester City | -2 -122 | -625 | U 3, 3½ -115 |
Draw | +625 |
Urawa vs Manchester City Information
Urawa Red Diamonds vs Manchester City
Location of the game: King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Date & Time: Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023 1:00 p.m.
How to watch: FIFA+
Urawa vs Manchester City Recent Scores
Urawa Red Diamonds
Soccer statistics show that the Red Diamonds beat Leon 1-0 on Dec. 15. Urawa won despite having less possession but finished with a 5-1 edge in shots on target.
Manchester City
The Cityzens suffered a difficult draw last Saturday in EPL play. Manchester City blew a 2-0 lead vs Crystal Palace and had to settle for a draw.
Urawa vs Manchester City Betting Preview
Urawa Hasn’t Been in Great League Form
The Red Diamonds haven’t been where they would like to be in the soccer standings of their domestic league. Urawa is fourth in the J1 League and has drawn 12 of their 34 matches. People looking to make a Urawa Red Diamonds vs. Manchester City score prediction will see that Urawa got hit hard with injuries in the quarterfinal.
Takahiro Akimoto, Takahiro Sekine and Tomoaki Okubo all left the Red Diamonds’ win over Leon with various injuries. Urawa is fortunate to have some depth at its disposal. Hiroki Saki, who played for Marseille in Ligue 1, can help fill the gaps for Urawa.
Manchester City
The Cityzens have likely yet to make many faithful happy with their recent performance. Manchester City has failed anyone making soccer picks that thought the Cityzens could keep a clean sheet. The Cityzens have allowed a goal in eight straight matches.
Several injuries to important players have hampered Manchester City. Kevin De Bruyne has missed three months with a hamstring problem, while Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku were out with foot and muscle issues against Crystal Palace last weekend. Anyone making a Urawa Red Diamonds vs Manchester City score prediction will see that De Bruyne is unlikely to play, while Haaland may also be rested in the semifinal.
Urawa vs Manchester City Odds Breakdown
- Moneyline: Soccer odds show Manchester City is a -560 favorite on the three-way moneyline. Urawa is +1400 to win in regulation, while the match is +650 to end in a draw.
- Total: The over/under has been set at 3.5 goals.
- Prop Bets: Both teams to score is +112, while no is -148.
While it is true that Manchester City hasn’t played its best soccer recently, the Cityzens have plenty of firepower to take on anyone on the world stage. Urawa hasn’t had too many opportunities to play teams like the Cityzens. While Manchester City will rest a few key players, the Cityzens should find a way to slide by Urawa.
Urawa vs Manchester City Pick and Prediction
- Final Score Prediction: Manchester City 3, Urawa 0
- Pick: Under 3.5
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