Japan vs Brazil Preview, prediction, injury news & lineups | International friendly 2026

Neither of the last eight fixtures between these nations ended in a draw!

The Japan national football team will lock horns with the Brazil national football team in what is going to be an international friendly contest. This high-voltage clash is all set to take place at the Singapore National Stadium.

Japan are undefeated in their last four friendly outings and will be looking to add another win to their tally. They topped New Zealand 2-1 in their previous contest. The Samurai Blue will be confident for their next clash, but it won’t be an easy one.

Hajime Moriyasu’s men are more than capable of establishing control in the game. They must not make a mistake by giving away the ball to their opponents.

The Brazil national football team have also maintained an unbeaten run after their underwhelming World Cup campaign. They met Australia for two friendlies. In the first one, the five-time world champions were held to a 1-1 draw.

They then made a strong comeback to bag a 4-2 victory in their second one. The team then also went on to secure a dominant 4-0 win against India.

The Carlo Ancelotti-led side are all set to be in action once again. They are travelling away from the fixture, and this might make things a bit complicated for them. The strong squad quality is going to be their greatest weapon against the Samurai Blue.

Kick-off:

• Location: Singapore
• Stadium: Singapore National Stadium
• Date: Saturday, November 14
• Kick-off Time: 03:45 pm IST/ 10:15 am GMT/ 06:15 am ET/ 03:15 am PT
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Japan: W-D-L-W-W

Brazil: W-L-D-W-W

Players to Watch

Ritsu Doan (Japan)

The Eintracht Frankfurt man can help the Japan national football team both in the midfield and the attacking front. He can establish strong control of the midfield and is capable of running down the right flank with his fast pace. Ritsu Doan was one of the goal scorers for the Samurai Blue against New Zealand.

He will be looking to engrave his name on the scoresheet once again.

Raphinha (Brazil)

Raphinha has been in a sensational run of form for FC Barcelona and will now look to display a similar show for the Brazil national football team. He can be deployed on the left wing as well as as a striker. With his current run of form, the 29-year-old is going to be a constant threat for the rivals.

Match Facts

• Japan are unbeaten in their last four matches.
• Brazil are on a two-match winning run.
• Neither of the last eight fixtures between these nations ended in a draw.

Betting Tips & Odds

• Brazil to win
• Raphinha to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

All of the selected squad members for both Japan and Brazil are ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Matches played: 15

Japan (wins): 1

Brazil (wins): 12

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Japan predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

Zion Suzuki (GK); Nakano, Seko, Ito, Junosuke Suzuki; Sano, Kamada; Doan, Kubo, Nakamura; Maeda

Brazil predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

Morisco (GK); Vanderson, Jair Cunha, Gabriel, Wesley; Guimaraes, Danilo Santos; Rayan, Bontempo, Vini Jr, Raphinha

Match Prediction

Japan have built strong momentum after the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will be confident for the next one. On the other hand, Brazil are going to face a tough contest but will not go down without a strong fight.

Carlo Ancelotti’s men are likely to come out on top and secure a win.

Prediction: Japan 1-2 Brazil

Telecast Details

Japan: TV Asahi, U-NEXT

Brazil: SporTV, Globo, Globoplay

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