In the match of the 7th round of the second qualifying stage of the 2022 World Cup, Japan will take on Tajikistan. Which of the leaders will be stronger?
Japan
Two rounds before the end of the second qualifying stage, Japan secured a place in the third stage, taking the lead in Group F. The Japanese have won six matches in six matches, and the ratio of goals scored and conceded was 37-0. 24 goals out of 37 were scored in the previous two matches: a 14-0 victory over Mongolia and a 10-0 victory over Myanmar.
Tajikistan
Tajikistan is fighting for the second place, since it is no longer necessary to count on the first - two rounds before the end of the group stage, the gap is eight points. However, the second line will not be able to guarantee access to the third stage, because you will need to enter the top four teams that took second places. In the ranking of the second teams, Tajikistan is in the last eighth place, three points behind the fourth.
Statistics and figures:
- Japan won in all six rounds;
- Tajikistan won one of the previous four matches;
- Japan won 3-0 in the first round.
Forecast
Japan doesn't need anything anymore, but it will certainly try to complete the second stage without misfires and conceded goals. I bet the hosts on Victoria with a handicap of -1.5.
