Japan – Spain : Preview & Prediction
Japan and Spain measure forces at the Khalifa International Stadium in a World Cup (Group Stage) encounter. There is no recent record of direct clashes between the two teams, who have not played a match in the last 3 years. The last time they met was on 25-04-2001, in a match that ended with the final result: Spain (1-0) Japan.
The team comes into this 3rd round of Group E in 2nd place, with 3 points earned, after 1 win and 1 loss. In their opening match they beat Germany by (1-2). In the 2nd round, it lost to Costa Rica by (0-1). In the last 10 games Japan records 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses. In 15 games, it has conceded the first goal 4 times and only managed 1 comeback. In the last 20 games in all competitions there is 1 outstanding period: it has conceded 4 of its 10 goals between the minutes (76′-90′).
Japan enters this match after a defeat, 0-1, against Costa Rica, thus registering their first loss in this World Cup 2022. It should be noted that the Japanese need to score in this game and hope that Costa Rica does not win to advance in the competition. The Japanese team usually plays in a 4-3-3 formation, favoring a faster style of play, with constant transitions. In this design, the three men responsible for causing panic in the opposing defense are Takuma Asano, Ritsu Doan and Junya Ito. It should be noted that one of the biggest weaknesses of the team guided by Hajime Moriyasu is the ineffective way they defend the opponent’s counter attacks. All players are available for this match.
After 1 win and 1 draw, the team arrives in this 3rd round on the 1st position of Group E, with 3 points earned. In the previous round, it drew against Germany by (1-1), after in the first match in this group stage it won by (7-0) against Costa Rica. In the last 10 matches played in all competitions, Spain has won 6, drawn 3 and lost 1. Their attack has been scoring regularly, as they have scored at least one goal in each of the last 10 matches. This is a team that usually has no trouble opening the scoring: it has scored the first goal in 13 of its last 15 matches, of those 13 it has reached half-time in an advantage in 8 and managed to keep the lead until the end of the 90′ in 10. There are 1 outstanding periods in the last 20 matches played for all competitions: it has conceded 6 of its 15 goals between the minutes (76′-90′).
Spain enters this match after a draw, 1-1, against Germany, continuing this way without losing in this World Cup 2022: the team’s only goal was signed by Alvaro Morata. It should be noted that the Spaniards will secure first place with a draw if Costa Rica does not beat Germany. The Spanish team is expected to operate in a 4-3-3 tactical system, in order to take advantage of progression on the field through short passes. However, it is expected that Spain will adopt a more offensive posture, considering that they have a superior quality squad. In this design, the three most advanced men should be: Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres and Marco Asensio. All players are available for this game.
Japan – Spain : Betting Tips
OVER 2.5 GOALS Odds: 2.25
