Iraq vs Japan Prediction & Betting Tips - Asian Cup
by Kennedy Kechula | in Football Predictions
Iraq will play Japan on matchday two of this year’s AFC Asia Cup. The two teams are tied on three points in Group D with Japan edging Iraq for the top spot on goals scored. Iraq began the tournament with an impressive 3-1 victory over Indonesia. The victory meant that they have now won their opening match at the last three Asia Cups. It was the perfect response to losing a build-up game 1-0 against Korea right before the tournament began. Iraq have now won four of their last five fixtures. This should have them confident of continuing their impressive record of advancing to the knockout rounds. The Lions of Mesopotamia, who were continental champions in 2007, have qualified from the group stage in the last eight tournaments.
Japan also began the tournament with a huge victory. Hajime Moriyasu’s men were 4-2 winners over Vietnam. The record Asian champions have now won 11 successive games. They should therefore arrive for this match confident of securing passage to the knockout rounds with a game to spare. Japan have never lost to Iraq in the six times they have met and have won five times. One of those victories came in the group stage of the 2015 Asia Cup. The Blue Samurai have finished with maximum points in the group stage at the last two tournaments. Japan have won four continental titles and in the last edition finished as runner-up.
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The Best Betting Odds for Iraq v Japan Match
Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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10 | 5.5 | 1.3 |
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10.7 | 5.49 | 1.29 |
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10.7 | 5.49 | 1.29 |
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11.2 | 6.26 | 1.24 |
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Who will win the Iraq vs Japan Football match?
The best predictions and winner betting odds for the match between Iraq and Japan of Asian Cup on 1/18/24 :
- There is a probability of 22.14% ⭐ for Iraq to win this match against Japan ⚽ with odds of 11.2 found at Betwinner.
- Betwinner ⭐ has the best odds for a draw prediction ⚽️ at 6.26 which implies a probability of 16.24%.
- Currently, the best odds ⭐ for Japan to win the match are about 1.3 at Bet365. That means a probability of 61.61%.
Iraq vs Japan Form
Iraq and Japan's standings in the Asian Cup
Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
2
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6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Iraq and Japan Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Jan 2024 - Asian Cup
6 Jan 2024 - International Friendlies
21 Nov 2023 - World Cup
16 Nov 2023 - World Cup
17 Oct 2023 - International Friendlies
13 Oct 2023 - International Friendlies
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Jan 2024 - Asian Cup
9 Jan 2024 - International Friendlies
1 Jan 2024 - International Friendlies
21 Nov 2023 - World Cup
16 Nov 2023 - World Cup
17 Oct 2023 - International Friendlies
Iraq against Japan Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Missing players
M. Jeahze
K. Mitoma
Iraq - Japan Key Points
- Japan have won five of the last six meetings with Iraq
- Iraq have been defeated four times in their last 10 games
- Japan are currently on an 11-match winning streak
- Iraq have failed to win in five of their last 10 Asia Cup matches with four ending in defeat
- Japan have won every group-stage match in the last two Asia Cup tournaments
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Our Iraq vs Japan Prediction
Our prediction for Iraq v Japan is for Japan to win. Japan are in red-hot form and have won 11 straight matches. They also are unbeaten against Iraq and have won five of six meetings. Iraq's last defeat in the group stage at the Asia Cup came against Japan.
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