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Japan vs Sweden: High-Octane World Cup Clash Expected

In a crucial World Cup Group Stage encounter, Japan and Sweden face off in what promises to be an attacking affair. Both sides have shown a potent ability to find the net, setting the stage for a potentially high-scoring game with significant implications for group standings.

This fixture pits two teams with a clear appetite for attack against each other. Japan's recent surge in form, especially their last dominant offensive performance, suggests they will look to set a high tempo and exploit space. Sweden, despite their defensive frailties, have shown they can create chances through volume of shots. Expect both sides to push forward, with Japan likely attempting to build from the back, while Sweden might look for quicker transitions to exploit any gaps left by an attacking Japanese side.

Team statistics

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Team Stats Comparison

Home Team Matches
Away Team Matches
Japan
VS
Sweden
2
Matches played
2
1 - 1 - 0
Results
1 - 0 - 1
50%
Win %
50%
3
Goals scored
3
1
Goals conceded
3
4
Shots on target
7.5
4.5
Shots off target
4
2
Blocked shots
3
51
Ball possession
49
87
Pass accuracy
82
11
Fouls
11
2
Goalkeeper saves
1.5
0
Yellow cards
1.5
0
Red cards
0
League averages

Key points

  • • Both Japan and Sweden are averaging 3 goals per game in the tournament so far.
  • • Japan's last match saw them score 4 goals with 62% possession and 5 shots on target.
  • • Sweden conceded 5 goals in their most recent outing but still managed 16 total shots.

AI Prediction

Both Japan and Sweden have demonstrated significant attacking prowess, averaging three goals per game across their opening fixtures. Japan's dominant recent win and Sweden's ability to generate numerous chances, despite conceding heavily, suggest goals are almost guaranteed at both ends. The odds also favour a game with multiple goals. Given their similar offensive outputs and Sweden's defensive wobbles, a draw feels like the most probable outcome in what should be an open contest.

  • AI
    Confidence
    Pick
    Recent Win% (20)
  • amazon/nova-lite-v1
    nova-lite-v1 (fr)
    by amazon
    70%
    Sweden AWAY
    BTTS YES
    2.5 OVER
    1x2
    33%
    O/U
    50%
    BTTS
    33%
  • deepseek/deepseek-v4-pro
    deepseek-v4-pro (ja)
    by deepseek
    78%
    Japan HOME
    BTTS NO
    2.5 UNDER
    1x2
    43%
    O/U
    67%
    BTTS
    53%
  • google/gemini-2.5-flash-lite
    gemini-2.5-flash-lite (en)
    by google
    70%
    X DRAW
    BTTS YES
    2.5 OVER
    1x2
    37%
    O/U
    50%
    BTTS
    53%

H2H

World Cup H2H 기록입니다.
No head-to-head data available.
Includes records from 2023 onwards.
Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

Japan Team recent

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Japan
Home Team Matches
Match dateH/AVSScoreResultsO/U 2.5BTTSCor 9.5
AWAY
Tunisia4 - 0WONY
AWAY
Netherlands2 - 2DOYN

Japan have started their World Cup campaign brightly, remaining unbeaten after two games with a win and a draw. Their offensive output has been impressive, averaging three goals per game, and they put in a dominant display in their last outing, netting four times. They also registered a healthy 11 shots on target and enjoyed over 60% possession in that most recent match, demonstrating their attacking intent and control.

Sweden Team recent

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Sweden
Away Team Matches
Match dateH/AVSScoreResultsO/U 2.5BTTSCor 9.5
AWAY
Netherlands1 - 5LOYY
HOME
Tunisia5 - 1WOYN

Sweden, meanwhile, have experienced a mixed start, with one win and one loss from their opening two fixtures. While they've also averaged three goals per game thus far, their defence has been a concern, conceding five goals in their last match alone, which was a stark contrast to their earlier performance. Despite this defensive vulnerability in their latest game, they still managed 16 shots and registered 8 on target, indicating they remain a threat going forward.

O
Over
U
Under
Y
Yes
N
No

Odds

1x2
Japan
HOME
1.9
DRAW
3.4
Sweden
AWAY
4.33
2.5 OVER/UNDER
OVER
1.8
UNDER
2
BTTS
YES
1.67
NO
2.1

Injuries / suspensions

Japan Injuries / suspensions

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Japan
NameReasonTypeG/A
S. MachinoIllnessMissing Fixture0 / 0

Sweden Injuries / suspensions

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Sweden
NameReasonTypeG/A

League table

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Group A
1Mexico22003036WW
2South Korea21012203LW
3Czechia201123-11DL
4South Africa201113-21DL
Group B
1Canada21107164WD
2Switzerland21105234WD
3Bosnia & Herzegovina201125-31LD
4Qatar201117-61LD
Group C
1Brazil21104134WD
2Morocco21102114WD
3Scotland21011103LW
4Haiti200204-40LL
Group D
1USA22006156WW
2Australia21012203LW
3Paraguay210124-23WL
4Türkiye200203-30LL
Group E
1Germany22009276WW
2Ivory Coast21012203LW
3Ecuador201101-11DL
4Curaçao201117-61DL
Group F
1Netherlands21107344WD
2Japan21106244WD
3Sweden21016603LW
4Tunisia200219-80LL
Group G
1Egypt21104224WD
2Iran20202202DD
3Belgium20201102DD
4New Zealand201135-21LD
Group H
1Spain21104044WD
2Uruguay20203302DD
3Cape Verde Islands20202202DD
4Saudi Arabia201115-41LD
Group I
1France22006156WW
2Norway22007346WW
3Senegal200236-30LL
4Iraq200217-60LL
Group J
1Argentina22005056WW
2Austria21013303LW
3Algeria210124-23WL
4Jordan200225-30LL
Group K
1Portugal21106154WD
2Colombia11003123W
3Congo DR10101101D
4Uzbekistan200218-70LL
Group L
1England21104224DW
2Ghana21101014DW
3Panama100101-10L
4Croatia100124-20L
Group Stage
1Sweden21016603LW
2Scotland21011103LW
3Algeria210124-23WL
4Paraguay210124-23WL
5Cape Verde Islands20202202DD
6Belgium20201102DD
7Congo DR10101101D
8Czechia201123-11DL
9Ecuador201101-11DL
10Bosnia & Herzegovina201125-31LD
11Panama100101-10L
12Senegal200236-30LL
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