Japan vs Australia Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Samurai Blues to take on Socceroos in the top-of-the-table clash.

Japan national football team are set to lock horns against Australia in the upcoming Group C fixture of the FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in the Saitama Stadium.

The Samurai Blues are in sublime form so far after winning each of their last five matches in convincing fashion. They kickstarted their campaign with a dominating 7-0 thrashing of China. Scoring goals has been like a cakewalk for the team as they went on to edge out Bahrain and Saudi Arabia by big margins. They have netted 14 goals in just three matches, averaging approximately four goals every single match.

Australia on the other hand faced a huge setback after being knocked down by Bahrain in the opening fixture. After playing a goalless draw against Indonesia, the Socceroos bounced back with a victory over China in their most recent encounter. They will be looking forward to clinching a hard-fought victory against the table toppers to solidify their position in the upper echelons of the points table.

Kick-Off: 

Tuesday, 15 October 2024 at 04:05 PM IST

Location: Saitama Stadium, Saitama, Japan

Form: 

Japan (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W

Australia (in all competitions): W-D-L-W-W

Players to watch :

Kaoru Mitoma (Japan)

Kaoru Mitoma, the 27-year-old left winger from Oita began his footballing journey with Kawasaki Frontale, before moving on to the topmost division of English Football. He has so far made 59 appearances for Brighton and Hove Albion. He has netted a total of eight goals for the Samurai Blues and will be looking forward to playing an integral part in his nation’s ambition to feature in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Craig Goodwin (Australia)

The 6-foot-tall left winger from Adelaide will be eager to make his mark for the Socceroos in a difficult fixture against a strong side. After plying his trade for clubs like Adelaide United, Sparta Rotterdam and Newcastle Jets, he signed for Al Wehda in 2023. He has so far made 28 appearances for his country and netted seven goals. He was also felicitated with the Johny Warren Medal in the 2022-23 season.

Match facts –

• Australia lost a solitary game in their last three matches.
• Japan won all of their last five matches.
• They have also netted 14 goals in three matches so far.

Japan vs Australia: Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip 1 – The hosts to win the match.
• Tip 2 – Minamino to score first.
• Tip 3 – Japan 3-1 Australia

Injury and team news

Japan head into the upcoming fixture with a fully fit squad and no injury concerns.

Australia’s gaffer will also have the luxury to pick his best combination of players from a fully fit and available side.

Head-to-head record

Total matches – 23

Japan won – 12

Australia won – 06

Matches drawn – 05

Predicted lineup

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

Suzuki (GK); Itakura, Taniguchi, Machida; Doan, Endo, Morita, Mitoma; Minamino, Kamada; Ueda

Australia predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Gauci (GK); Deng, Souttar, Rowles; Miller, O’Neill, Irvine, Behich; Goodwin, Irankunda; Duke

Match prediction for Japan vs Australia

Japan will be in no mood to lay back and relax after maintaining a 100% win record so far. They will be looking forward to extending their winning streak in the upcoming match.

Prediction: Japan 3-1 Australia

Telecast for Japan vs Australia

India – Fancode

Oman – Shahid

Saudi Arabia – Shoof

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