Football Bet of the Day: Red Diamonds to draw blood in Japan

Urawa v Kashima
Wednesday 11:30

In Brazil last night, Coritiba raced into a 2-0 lead and were pegged back to 2-2 - all before half-time. The hosts went on to win 3-2 and give us a good start to the week.

We're looking to build on it in Japan, where one of Wednesday morning's J-League matches see sixth-placed Kashima Antlers travel to 10th-placed Urawa Red Diamonds. This fixture finished 3-1 to the home side last season and we're hoping both teams can trouble the scorer again this week.

After a poor run, Urawa have won their last two at Saitama Stadium and now scored in 5/8 home appearances. At the other end, they have managed clean sheets in just 2/13, going back into last season.

Visiting Kashima have logged two clean sheets in nine away matches this season. However, they have scored themselves in an even better 8/9 and start this one as favourites. Our best bet, however, is once again in the goals markets, where we're backing both teams to score.