Prediction Japan - Sweden today 06:00 26/06/2026.

FIFA World Cup 2026
Japan

Japan

10:01FT
Sweden

Sweden

HDP FT
Japan
Sweden
Opening
-0.25
+0.25
Pre-match
0
0
O/U FT
Over
Under
Opening
2.25
u
Pre-match
2.5
u
1X2 FT
1
X
2
Opening
Pre-match

JapanJapan
Positive50%
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Japan is experiencing a peak phase with a streak of 7 consecutive wins, showing stability and superior control, especially against strong opponents like Netherlands, England, Scotland, or Brazil
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Japan scored 19 goals/10 matches (average 1.9 goals/match), with 50% of matches having 3 or more goals, showing strong attacking efficiency and impressive comeback ability like the 3-2 win against Brazil
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Solid defense with 6 clean sheets/10 matches, including 3 matches in the World Cup, demonstrating discipline and stable defensive organization
Neutral30%
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Japan had 2 draws against strong opponents (Netherlands, Paraguay), showing the ability to maintain good results when facing balanced teams
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The 3-4-2-1 formation was used in 70% of matches, showing stability in play but lacking flexibility when needing to change tactics against opponents
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Goal scoring and defensive performance are relatively balanced (50% clean sheets, 50% matches with goals), showing that Japan is not overly dependent on one specific direction of play
Negative20%
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Japan only had one single loss (0-2 against USA), but this was the only match in the last 10 where they failed to keep a clean sheet, showing defensive instability when facing strong attacking teams
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Limited rotation due to a lack of quality substitutes, forcing the "backbone" group (Minamino, Mitoma, Yoshida, Ito) to play continuously, posing a risk of physical overload
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Discipline is still limited, with 10 yellow cards/10 matches (average 1 card/match), showing lack of focus in some matches, especially when facing defensively oriented opponents
SwedenSweden
Positive30%
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Sweden possesses a stable squad with key players like Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres, bringing continuity in play and scoring ability
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In the 5-1 win against Tunisia (World Cup 2026), Sweden showed attacking efficiency, demonstrating strong scoring potential when playing at home
Neutral20%
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Sweden is currently ranked 3rd in the overall standings, with 3 points after 2 matches (1 win, 1 loss), showing a normal level of competitiveness in the group stage
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Sweden tends to score early in the first half (both recent matches had goals in the first half), but this is not enough to guarantee good results due to an unstable defense
Negative50%
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Sweden is going through an unstable period with a streak of results L-L-L-D-W-W-L-D-W-L in the last 10 matches, including heavy defeats like 1-5 against Netherlands (World Cup 2026) and 0-2 against Switzerland (World Cup 2026 qualifiers)
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Weak defensive performance, conceding 22 goals (2.2/match) in 10 matches, with no clean sheets, showing lack of organization and vulnerability to counter-attacks
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Poor disciplinary record, with 14 yellow cards in 10 matches, especially the 1-5 loss against Netherlands (3 yellow cards), showing lack of focus and susceptibility to mistakes
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The absence of Gustav Lundgren (Achilles tendon rupture injury) seriously affects the defense, making it difficult for Sweden to maintain stability in away matches
Player Info

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The match between Japan and Sweden promises to be intense, balancing Japan's controlled play with Sweden's attacking strength. Japan possesses the composure for big games and stable ball control, but their defense might struggle against Sweden's sharp attack. Sweden, conversely, lacks defensive certainty and is susceptible to quick counterattacks. The match could end with a minimal score, as both teams aim to control the tempo and limit conceding goals. Prediction: Japan will defeat Sweden with a score of 1-0.
Prediction for the match between Japan and Sweden is 1-0.
Expert Prediction:
Japan-0.50