Japan vs Spain Prediction | Stats & Road to World Cup 2022
As we progress through the World Cup, we face more unexpected situations. Certainly, nobody expected the current results we have in the group. And with that, we focus on the upcoming match between Japan and Spain, set for the 1st of December. The stadium for the match is Khalifa International Stadium.
The Samurai Blue will try to take on La Furia Roja for a chance to advance into the next round. But, they will also need the result between the other group members to align with their needs. So, since the group is too complicated, continue reading our Japan vs Spain prediction to find out more information.
Japan vs Spain – Form and Team News
The Samurai Blue started incredibly by upsetting Germany in their first match 1:2. Everyone had high hopes until they lost in the second match against Costa Rica. With their form in the Group Stage, the situation gets complicated.
Japan are currently in second place, sharing the same number of points as Costa Rica. Their goal difference at the moment is 2:2. However, if we look at the odds, and assume that Germany takes three points against Costa Rica, Japan will need a win, or a draw, but only if Germany don’t beat Costa Rica with a two-goal difference.
On the other hand, Spain won their first match against Costa Rica 7:0, but drew against Germany 1:1. They are in excellent shape, but their road to the next stage still has obstacles.
If the results align, La Furia Roja might just go home after the final round of the Group Stage. For example, if they lose, and Costa Rica beat Germany, they will finish third. Or, if they lose, and Germany annihilates Costa Rica with a huge goal difference, the World Cup ends for them.
Japan vs Spain – Starting Lineups
Check out the most likely starting lineups for both teams below.
- Japan: (GK) Suichi Gonda; (DEF) Hiroki Sakai,Ko Itakura, Maya Yoshida, Yuto Nagatomo; (MID) Wataru Endo, Daichi Kamada, Ao Tanaka, Takefusa Kubo; (ATC) Daizen Maeda, Junya Ito.
- Spain: (GK) Unai Simon; (DEF) Jordi Alba, Aymeric Laporte, Rodri Hernandez, Cesar Azpilicueta; (MID) Sergion Busquets, Pedri Gonzalez, Pablo Gavira Gavi, Dani Olmo; (ATC) Ferran Torres, Marco Asensio.
Japan vs Spain – Betting Tips
Finally, the essential part of our Japan vs Spain prediction are the odds and betting tips. Currently, La Furia Roja are the heavy favourites according to the odds, which stand at 1.45 for their win. On the other hand, for Japan to win, the odds are at 7.70, and for a tie, at 4.35.
Making any calculations is not an option for Spain at the moment. La Furia Roja will most likely look to take three points and secure their place in the knockout stage. However, Japan surely have the team to stop them, and will look to at least to get away with a point.
However, with such high stakes, we have to side with Spain. They are one of the top teams in the competition, but Japan will not give up that easily.
On those points, one of the markets to consider is for Spain to win and the number of goals between 2-3. The market stands at 2.90. To be specific, our estimate is that Spain takes the win with a score of 0:2. This correct score market stands at 6.20.
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