Japan vs. Sweden – World Cup Group F Betting Preview, Team News, and Predictions (Jun 25)
How to Watch
- Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
- When: Thursday, June 25, 7:00 PM ET
- How to Watch: FOX, Telemundo, Peacock
Japan vs. Sweden World Cup Preview
Japan can reach the top spot in Group F, but it can also end third, which complicates its path in the eliminations. Sweden, on the other hand, is among the third-best-placed teams, but they have to attack three points and avoid possible worst-case scenarios.
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Japan Team News & Stats
Japan demolished Tunisia in the previous round, 4-0, but Sweden is a far greater challenge for the Samurai. The Japanese players will have to give their best to beat the rival, which is imperative for a victory.
The team from the Far East hadn’t lost in the previous 9 matches, winning 7 of them and posting two ties. Also, they have recorded 6 clean sheets in their last 7 appearances.
Likely Lineup: Suzuki; Tomiyasu, Itakura, Ito; Doan, Sano, Tanaka, Nakamura; Ito, Kamada, Ueda
Sweden Team News & Stats
Sure, Sweden lost 5-2 against the Netherlands, but that’s way too high a result. To be honest, if it weren’t for the Dutch goalkeeper Verbruggen, that match would have been quite closer.
Sweden plays incredibly interesting matches. Only one in the past 8 didn’t end with over 2.5 goals, and all of them ended with both teams netting. They have an incredible attack, but a very fragile defense, which results in high-scoring events.
Likely Lineup: Nordfeldt; Lagerbielke, Hien, Lindelof; Elanga, Bergvall, Karlstrom, Ayari, Gudmundsson; Gyokeres, Isak
Head to Head
The last time these nations met was in 2002 when a friendly finished 1-1. Overall, there are 4 meetings between them, with Sweden winning one game and the other three ending in draws.
Japan vs. Sweden World Cup Predictions
This matchup should bring fireworks, as both teams like to attack and dictate a high-paced tempo. Sweden has to be extremely aggressive, which will create plenty of chances for both them and Japan, so we pick both teams to score and over 2.5 goals for this event.
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