Slovenia vs Japan Prediction & Betting Tips - Nations League
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by Devesh Jaganath | in Nations League Predictions
Slovenia and Japan will put their winning records on the line when they meet in the 2026 Volleyball Nations League on Sunday. Ryujin Nippon have won their last six matches against this opponent, and our prediction is that they will come out on top in this one as well.
Slovenia have not been at their very best in this competition, but they have managed to maintain a winning record, beating China, Poland and Cuba 3-2 in each of their first three games.
Nik Mujanovic has been outstanding for the team in this competition. The opposite spiker has racked up a massive 71 points and is currently the leading points scorer in the tournament to date.
Slovenia are on a five-match win streak and have won seven of their last 10, but they last beat their upcoming opponent in the 2021 edition of VNL.
Meanwhile, Japan enter this match in second place in the standings behind only Brazil after winning their first three matches against Ukraine (3-0), Poland (3-2) and China (3-1).
Ran Takahashi is second to Mujanovic in the leading point scorer standings with 59 points, including six off serve. Taishi Onodera leads the team in block points with four.
Japan have won six of their last 10 matches in all competitions. Their last two wins against this opponent came in straight sets.
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Slovenia v Japan Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.64 | 1.49 |
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2.53 | 1.52 |
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2.34 | 1.54 |
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2.36 | 1.57 |
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2.53 | 1.52 |
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Slovenia vs Japan Form
Slovenia and Japan's standings in the Nations League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | L | GD |
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20 | 8 | 8 | 0 | +13 |
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4
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14 | 8 | 6 | 2 | +5 |
Slovenia and Japan Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
13 Jun 2026 - Nations League
11 Jun 2026 - Nations League
10 Jun 2026 - Nations League
22 Sept 2025 - Volleyball World Championship
17 Sept 2025 - Volleyball World Championship
15 Sept 2025 - Volleyball World Championship
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
11 Jun 2026 - Nations League
17 Sept 2025 - Volleyball World Championship
15 Sept 2025 - Volleyball World Championship
13 Sept 2025 - Volleyball World Championship
19 Jul 2025 - Nations League
29 Jun 2025 - Nations League
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
13 Jun 2026 - Nations League
10 Jun 2026 - Nations League
22 Sept 2025 - Volleyball World Championship
3 Aug 2025 - Nations League
2 Aug 2025 - Nations League
31 Jul 2025 - Nations League
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
13 Jun 2026 - Nations League
12 Jun 2026 - Nations League
10 Jun 2026 - Nations League
17 Sept 2025 - Volleyball World Championship
15 Sept 2025 - Volleyball World Championship
13 Sept 2025 - Volleyball World Championship
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
12 Jun 2026 - Nations League
17 Sept 2025 - Volleyball World Championship
15 Sept 2025 - Volleyball World Championship
13 Sept 2025 - Volleyball World Championship
31 Jul 2025 - Nations League
13 Jun 2025 - Nations League
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
13 Jun 2026 - Nations League
10 Jun 2026 - Nations League
20 Jul 2025 - Nations League
18 Jul 2025 - Nations League
17 Jul 2025 - Nations League
16 Jul 2025 - Nations League
Slovenia vs Japan Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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100 %
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29 Jun 2024 - Nations League
8 Jun 2024 - Nations League
7 Oct 2023 - FIVB World Cup
20 Jul 2023 - Nations League
26 Jun 2022 - Nations League
Slovenia - Japan Key Points
- Slovenia has lost two sets in each of their matches in this competition.
- Japan are on a four-match win streak.
- Japan has won their last six matches against this opponent.
- Japan did not drop a single set in their last two matches against this opponent.
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Our Slovenia vs Japan Prediction
Slovenia are one of only three teams yet to lose a match in the 2026 VNL, but their wins have been anything but straightforward, with each of their three matches in the competition going to a fifth and final set.
Japan made fairly light work of China, which is an advantage given the short turnaround to this match. Ryujin Nippon have won their last six matches in a row against this opponent, and we feel they will extend that record in this one. Our Slovenia vs Japan prediction is Japan wins.
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