Australia vs Japan: Intense World Cup Qualifier Showdown - Prediction
FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) - Australia VS Japan
Match Time:05-06-2025 19:10 Thursday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
Australia, the "Socceroos", are in a must - win situation. Currently second in Group C, they trail Japan by seven points. After a slow start to the qualifiers with a loss to Bahrain, they've been unbeaten in seven matches, but they need to secure points tonight, especially with a tough fixture against Saudi Arabia in their final game. Their back - to - back wins against Indonesia and China have given them some momentum.
Japan, the "Samurai Blue", have already qualified for the World Cup. They lead Group C convincingly, remaining unbeaten in eight rounds with six wins and two draws. With qualification in the bag, they approach this game with less tournament pressure but still aiming to maintain their good form.
Squad Analysis
Australia's coach Tony Popovic has a 26 - man squad to choose from, with several players returning from injury. Brandon Borrello, Mitch Duke, and Adam Taggart will compete for a starting spot up front. Japan, on the other hand, has selected a squad with some key players omitted. Europe - based stars like Kaoru Mitoma, Ao Tanaka, Ko Itakura, Ayase Ueda, and Hidemasa Morita are not in the squad. However, experienced players like 38 - year - old full - back Yuto Nagatomo and captain Wataru Endo are in, bringing leadership.
Nowgoal Prediction
Despite Japan's overall dominance in recent meetings and their strong form, Australia's desperation for points and home - ground advantage could make this a closely - fought game. Japan may not be as motivated as they usually are, given their qualification status.
Prediction: Australia 1-0 Japan
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