Japan vs Bahrain Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The hosts have not lost in any of their last 10 matches.

Japan national football team are ready to host the Bahrain national football team in the FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers. The hosts are dominating Group C as they are at the top after winning five of their last six World Cup qualifier matches. The visitors with just a single win are in fifth place.

The Japan national football team will be at home and as they are on a dominating run, their confidence levels will be high. Although the coming match against Bahrain is going to be an easy affair, they will not let themselves lose on the field and will also not be looking to give any points away to Bahrain.

The Bahrain national football team will be the visiting side and they are going to face a tough time here. As the hosts are dominating, Bahrain might only be able to get a few chances. They should not miss out on them. The visitors will have to come up with different plays if they want to stand a chance.

Kick-off:

• Location: Saitama, Japan
• Stadium: Saitama Stadium 2002
• Date: Thursday, March 20
• Kick-off Time: 16:05 IST/ 10:35 GMT/ 05:35 ET/ 02:35 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Japan: W-W-D-W-W

Bahrain: W-W-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Takefuse Kubo (Japan)

Takefuse Kubo plays for LaLiga side Real Sociedad and this time around he will be in action for the national football team. Although he is not very big on scoring goals, Kubo knows how to build up some plays alongside his fellow teammates which helps his team to take control in the attacking front.

6 – Takefusa Kubo has become the first ever Japanese player to score 6 goals in a single LaLiga season. Impact. pic.twitter.com/imuOWagk7O

— OptaJose (@OptaJose) April 8, 2023

Mohamed Marhoon (Bahrain)

The 27-year-old midfielder is going to play a crucial role for the Bahrain national football team. Mohamed Marhoon has a total of five goal contributions in 12 games so far. From controlling the midfield to scoring goals he can do it all.

Match Facts

• Bahrain are yet to win a clash against the Samurai Blue.
• Japan have won all of their five confrontations against Bahrain.
• They have already defeated Bahrain once this season.

Japan vs Bahrain: Betting Tips and Odds

• Japan to win @1/9 William Hill
• Goals over 3.5 @23/20 William Hill
• Ayase Ueda to score @16/5 Betway

Injury and Team News

All of the squad members for both national teams are set to be in action as they all are match fit.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 5

Japan won: 5

Bahrain won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

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

Suzuki (GK); Seko, Itakura, Machida; Ito, Nakamura, Endo, Tanaka; Kubo, Minamino; Ueda

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

Lutfalla (GK); Benaddi, Al Shamsan, Saeed; Marhoon, Baqer, Haram, El Khalassy; Al Aswad, Al Khatal; Madan

Match Prediction

This FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers contest is likely to be a one-sided contest. The hosts might steal an easy win here.

Prediction: Japan 3-1 Bahrain

Telecast Details

India – Fancode

Indonesia – GTV

Japan – DAZN Japan

Australia – Paramount+

Saudi Arabia – beIN SPORTS CONNECT

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