Germany vs Japan Prediction & Betting Tips - Women's World Cup
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by Ita Emmanuel | in Women's World Cup Predictions
It promises to be a thriller as World No. 11 Germany clash with 10th-ranked Japan in Round 2 of the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup at Max-Schmeling-Halle, Berlin. Germany have lost each of their last five matches, including their World Cup opener, and are likely to struggle against a Japan side that is entering this contest in better form. Our prediction backs Japan to win or keep it close.
After securing their spot in the World Cup following an impressive 4–1 run at the Lyon-Villeurbanne Qualifying Tournament, Germany have witnessed a sharp decline in form. They lost all four warm-up games ahead of the World Cup.
Worryingly, their poor run of form continued in Friday's World Cup opener as they fell 83–53 to Spain. Can they turn things around against Japan?
Saki Hayashi stole the show, scoring a game-high 27 points as Japan shot 57% from beyond the arc and 55% overall to edge Mali 102–97 in their World Cup opener. That result made it three wins in five outings for the six-time Asian champions.
The Corey Gaines-led team will be out to build on that strong start. They have won one of their previous two meetings with Germany.
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Germany v Japan Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.45 | 2.6 |
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1.42 | 2.54 |
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1.47 | 2.4 |
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1.42 | 2.8 |
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1.44 | 2.7 |
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Who will win the Germany vs Japan Basketball game?
Our prediction for the Germany vs Japan match is: Japan +4.5 handicap.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Germany vs Japan game on 05/09/2026 of the current Women's World Cup season:
- Germany has a 59.89% chance to pick up the win against Japan according to BC Game ⭐ with the odds of 1.47.
- There is a probability of 40.11% ⭐ for Japan to win vs Germany with odds of 3 at Shangrila.
Germany vs Japan Form
Germany and Japan's standings in the Women's World Cup
| Teams | % | P | W | L | Series |
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2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Germany and Japan Last Matches
0/6 (0%)
6/6 (100%)
4 Sept 2026 - Women's World Cup
27 Aug 2026 - International Friendly Games, Women
23 Aug 2026 - International Friendly Games, Women
15 Aug 2026 - International Friendly Games, Women
6 Jun 2026 - International Friendly Games, Women
5 Jun 2026 - International Friendly Games, Women
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
27 Aug 2026 - International Friendly Games, Women
23 Aug 2026 - International Friendly Games, Women
15 Aug 2026 - International Friendly Games, Women
14 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
11 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
19 Jun 2025 - Eurobasket Women
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
4 Sept 2026 - Women's World Cup
6 Jun 2026 - International Friendly Games, Women
5 Jun 2026 - International Friendly Games, Women
17 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
15 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
12 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
4 Sept 2026 - Women's World Cup
14 Aug 2026 - International Friendly Games, Women
13 Aug 2026 - International Friendly Games, Women
17 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
15 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
14 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
4 Sept 2026 - Women's World Cup
14 Aug 2026 - International Friendly Games, Women
13 Aug 2026 - International Friendly Games, Women
17 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
14 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
11 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
15 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
12 Mar 2026 - FIBA World Cup Qualification, Women, Belgrade A
19 Jul 2025 - FIBA Asia Cup, Women
14 Jul 2025 - FIBA Asia Cup, Women
29 Jul 2024 - Olympic Matches Women
5 Oct 2023 - Asian Games, Women, Group X
Germany vs Japan Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
100 %
0 %
1 Aug 2024 - Olympic Matches Women
Germany - Japan Key Points
- Germany lost their 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup opener.
- Germany have lost each of their last five matches.
- Japan won their World Cup opener.
- Japan have won three of their last five matches overall.
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Our Germany vs Japan Prediction
The two teams meet off the back of contrasting results in the opening round. Germany have found results hard to come by after the qualifiers, with their poor recent run continuing in this tournament.
Japan have been promising lately, and have got off the mark with a win in their opening game. While we still expect a tough contest with little separating these two teams in the rankings, Japan have shown enough to suggest they could stretch things here. Our Germany vs Japan prediction: Japan +4.5 handicap.
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