As part of one of the matches of the men's Volleyball League of Nations, the volleyball players of the national teams of Japan and Canada will play against each other. Which of the rivals will be able to win in the upcoming confrontation? Our sports portal gives a forecast for this match.
Japan
The Japan national volleyball team has almost secured its participation in the playoffs of the Volleyball League of Nations. The Asian national team played 9 matches during the tournament, in which it celebrated 7 victories, losing only twice. It is worth noting that the Japanese have climbed to the 6th place in the standings, but they can climb even higher if they continue to perform as solidly. Between victories over Argentina, Italy, Slovenia and Australia, the Japanese squad lost to France with a "dry" score of 0:3.
Canada
The Canadian national volleyball team fails the Nations League tournament. After 10 matches played, the team is on the 14th line in the standings, and already has no chance of reaching the playoffs of the tournament. The Canadian team got only 2 wins in 10 matches, losing in the last 5 games of the championship. It is worth noting that the Maple Leafs lost in face-to-face matches to Poland, Serbia, Iran, Argentina and Brazil. It is noteworthy that the fight in these meetings turned out only in a duel with Serbia (2:3).
Statistics and figures:
- Japan is the favorite of the meeting;
- Japan has 4 wins in 5 matches;
- Canada has a 5-match losing streak;
- The last face-to-face meeting of the opponents ended with a score of 3:1 in favor of Japan.
Forecast
As a rule, Japan and Australia play effectively. I assume that in this match the opponents will be able to take at least one set. And the total of the match according to the games played will be equal to 4.