Mito Hollyhock vs Urawa: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 9 May the J1 League brings Mito Hollyhock against Urawa at K's Denki Stadium Mito. Kick-off: 06:00 WAT. In the table, Mito Hollyhock are 9th, in the drop zone, on 18 points after 18 matches; Urawa are 6th (lower half) with 25.
Current form
Mito Hollyhock, last 5: LLWLW Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to Kashima, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Urawa, last 5: WWWLL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Kashiwa Reysol, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.2 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Urawa, collecting 1.5 points per game to 1.0 for Mito Hollyhock.
Head to head
When they last met (7 Mar 2026) it ended Urawa 2–0 Mito Hollyhock.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Mito Hollyhock 1.2 xG, Urawa 1.7 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 49%, GG 53%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Mito Hollyhock 28%, draw 25%, Urawa 47%.
GG/NG: GG (53%) at 1.85.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (73%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: Mito Hollyhock 1–1 Urawa. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Mito Hollyhock28%fair 3.54 · @3.25
Draw25%fair 3.98 · @3.25
Urawa47%fair 2.14 · @2.20
2.86Expected goals
1.20Mito Hollyhock xG
1.66Urawa xG
53%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
0–110%
1–29%
0–28%
1–07%
2–17%
From our goals model: Mito Hollyhock 1.2 – 1.7 Urawa expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Mito Hollyhock vs Urawa?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Mito Hollyhock vs Urawa?
On our numbers Mito Hollyhock have a 28% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Urawa 47%.
How many goals will there be in Mito Hollyhock vs Urawa?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Mito Hollyhock vs Urawa?
Our predicted score is Mito Hollyhock 1–1 Urawa, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Mito Hollyhock vs Urawa?
Mito Hollyhock vs Urawa (J1 League) kicks off on Saturday 9 May 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time) at K's Denki Stadium Mito.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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