Japan vs China Predictions & Match Preview

Japan vs China Prediction

Japan will face China as they kick-start their FIFA World Cup 2026 Third round Asian Qualifier. With the maximum three points at stake at the 63,000-capacity Saitama Stadium, it promises to be an explosive encounter.

The Samurai Blues had a perfect run in the second round of the qualifiers, winning all 6 matches and scoring 24 goals. They thrashed Myanmar 5-0 away from home, and Syria 5-0 at home in the final 2 games of Round Two. That sealed their top finish in the Group and passage into the third round.

On the other hand, China finished second in Group C of their second-round Asian Qualifiers behind South Korea. They won 2 games, drew 2, and suffered 2 defeats, conceding 9 goals and scoring 9 goals.

Following their opening 2-1 away win over Thailand, they suffered a 3-0 loss at home against South Korea. Thereafter, they went 3 games without defeat, drawing 2-2 away at Singapore, defeating Singapore 4-1 at home, and drawing at home against Thailand 1-1.

Their last group game ended with a 1-0 away loss against South Korea to ensure they finished the round second.

Japan comes into this fixture as clear favourite since they are unbeaten against China in their last 15 head-to-head meetings. We will recommend to take the under 2.5 goals priced at 2.10 odds as the main bet for this fixture. Meantime, Japan to win to nil as well as full-time correct score 2-0 for the Samurais priced at 5-odd are alternatives.

Both sides are in Group C with Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Australia, and Indonesia. The group matches will be played in a home-and-away, round-robin format, which provides direct qualification to the FIFA World Cup 2026 for the top two finishers in the group.

Liam Foster- September 3, 2024

Japan vs China Betting Tips

Under 2.5 goals

OK

2.10 Odds

Japan 2-0

OK

5.50 Odds