Japan and China will play in the Asian region in the next meeting of the third stage of the selection for the 2026 World Cup. Which of the opponents will win the match? We give forecasts and bets for the match on September 5, 2024.
Japan
The Japanese team in its selection group for the 2026 World Cup in the second stage was able to show a great game. The team was able to get 18 points, which were obtained due to 6 winning results. After winning the match against Myanmar (5-0), the Japanese were able to defeat the Syrian national team – 5-0. At the Asian Cup, the Japanese team was able to reach the quarterfinals, where they lost to their opponent with a score of 1:2.
China
The Chinese team was able to take the second place in the group at the second stage of selection for the 2026 World Cup. China managed to get 8 points due to 2 wins and 2 draws. The gap from the third Thailand is calculated by additional indicators. At the Asian Cup, China managed to take the third place in its group, gaining two points to its asset. The gap from the second Tajikistan was 2 points. China failed to reach the playoffs of the tournament.
Statistics and figures:
- Japan is the favorite of the meeting;
- The Japanese have won four games out of five;
- China has won one meeting out of five;
- The last full-time game of the opponents ended with a score of 0:0.
Forecast
In this match, I expect Japan to win in the first half with a handicap. The bet on the team's head start during the confrontation will also play.
