FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) - China VS Japan Prediction

FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) - China VS Japan
Match Time:19-11-2024 20:00 Tuesday (UTC+8)
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Team Analysis
Japan currently leads Group C and is on the verge of solidifying their top position. With an impressive offensive display, they have scored 12 goals in their last two matches. In contrast, China's performance has been mixed; they started the tournament with three losses but have shown improvement, managing to secure two recent victories. However, they struggled against stronger teams, including a heavy defeat to Japan in their previous encounter, where they conceded seven goals without scoring.

China will look to leverage their home advantage, but they face a formidable opponent in Japan, who possesses a wealth of attacking talent and has consistently performed well in this qualification stage. Japan's recent matches have been marked by both strong offensive capabilities and solid defensive performances.

Head-to-Head
Historically, Japan has dominated the head-to-head encounters with China, winning seven out of thirteen matches. Their last meeting resulted in a significant 7-0 victory for Japan, highlighting their ability to break through China's defense. Generally, matches between these two teams tend to be low-scoring, especially when played in China, where few goals are typically scored.

Prediction
Given the current forms and the historical context of their encounters, Japan is favored to win this match. While China may attempt to fortify their defense, Japan's attacking prowess suggests they will find ways to score. A key prediction is that total goals will be under 3.5, as previous matches between these teams have typically not exceeded this threshold. A likely scoreline could be 0-3 in favor of Japan, reflecting their dominance while China struggles to maintain a solid defense against a potent attack. The expectation is for Japan to control the match and capitalize on their scoring opportunities, particularly in the second half.

Pick: Under 3.5 goals