Nagoya's press and second balls meet a Urawa side with several ways to receive after the first attack. The decisive contest is the next clean chance after an equalizer. Gamba's runs behind the defence will test Buriram beyond the first aerial clearance. Buriram's direct counter gives that game a second, very different rhythm.
Nagoya can win the ball high through Takamine and reach Nakayama or Yamagishi, as its recent home games showed. Urawa can escape through Gustafson and wide service, then use Sasa, Nemoto or its cup receivers for another box contact. Nagoya's Asano injury predates its recent games; Yamagishi played and scored in the last one. Urawa's Minamino returned for limited minutes, while both cup selections remain unconfirmed. I side with Urawa Reds because their observed receiving depth offers a fresh finish after Nagoya's pressure.
Gamba's Usami and Yamashita can supply runs behind Buriram's wide line, with Jebali able to turn a controlled reception into the next shot. Nathan has defended aerially well, but Buriram allowed heavy pressure at Johor and conceded three against Sisaket. Suzuki and Mito provide Gamba's cover against the Bissoli and Paulinho outlet. Gamba's three doubtful players already missed its latest starting side, so the observed Usami and Jebali connection is still the basis. I side with Gamba Osaka to create the decisive second chance.
