Japan vs Ghana Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | International Friendly

The Samurai Blues dominated the proceedings when these sides last met.

The Japan national football team will go head-to-head against the Ghana national football team in an international friendly fixture. Toyota Stadium is all set to witness this interesting clash.

The Samurai Blue defeated the five-time World Champions Brazil in their last friendly encounter. It was an all-round performance by them.

They will be looking to come in with a similar one this time around. The Japan national football team will be at home, which will be an added advantage.

The Ghana national football team have performed well in their last few matches. Still, the upcoming game is not going to be an easy outing for them.

However, the Black Stars have defeated the Samurai Blue in the past. They will be looking to come up with a proper build-up despite it being a friendly game.

Kick-off:

• Location: Toyota, Japan
• Stadium: Toyota Stadium
• Date: Friday, November 14
• Kick-off Time: 03:50 p.m. IST/ 10:20 a.m. GMT/ 06:20 a.m. ET/ 03:20 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Japan: W-D-L-D-W

Ghana: W-D-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Ayase Ueda (Japan)

Ayase Ueda is going to play a crucial role in the attacking front for the Japan national football team. The 27-year-old has been performing well in the Eredivisie for Feyenoord. He will now be looking to do so for the Samurai Blue.

After scoring a goal against Brazil, Ueda will be keen to find the net yet again.

Antoine Semenyo (Ghana)

Antoine Semenyo will be one of the main men in the attacking front for the Black Stars. Even though he has not been able to perform up to the mark, he is a capable player. He is most likely to cause problems for the Japanese defence.

Semenyo will be looking to step up so that he can help his side by scoring a goal or two.

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Match Facts

• Japan have won only two of their last five matches.
• Ghana are unbeaten in their last five games.
• Neither of the matches between the Blue Samurai and the Black Stars have ended in a draw.

Japan vs Ghana: Betting Tips and Odds

• The host nation to win
• Ayase Ueda to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Japan will miss out on the services of Zion Suzuki. He is injured.

Inaki Williams and Mohammed Kudus are the two absentees for Ghana. They are not match fit.

🧤Goalkeeper Benjamin Asare joins his teammates in Nagoya, Japan. 🇯🇵#BlackStars || @BenAsare16_ pic.twitter.com/bmDcXYCkc1

— 🇬🇭 Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) November 13, 2025

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 7

Japan won: 5

Ghana won: 2

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

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

Hayakawa (GK); Watanabe, Taniguchi, Junnosuke Suzuki; Doan, Sano, Kamada, Nakamura; Kubo, Minamino; Ueda

Ghana predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Asare (GK); Adjei, Oppong, Salisu; Prince Owusu, Sibo, Yirenkyi, Annan; Thomas-Asante, Semenyo, Bonsu Baah

Match Prediction

Even though it is a friendly game, both sides are likely to put up an intense battle against one another. We predict the Samurai Blues to come out on top and defeat Ghana in this friendly outing.

Prediction: Japan 3-2 Ghana

Telecast Details

Ghana: TV3

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