Brazil
Japan
Japan
Brazil
Japan
Brazil
Japan
Brazil
Brazil
Japan
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In their latest World Cup match, Brazil faced Scotland and secured a convincing 3-0 victory. This win continues their strong performance in the tournament, showcasing their attacking prowess.
Match statistics (Scotland vs Brazil):
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Japan played to a 1-1 draw against Sweden in their most recent World Cup fixture. This result reflects their ongoing struggle to secure consistent victories in the tournament.
Match statistics (Japan vs Sweden):
In a captivating Round of 32 clash, Brazil overcame Japan with a score of 2-1, showcasing their resilience after trailing at halftime. Japan's Kaishu Sano opened the scoring in the 29th minute, putting the South Americans under pressure.
Despite Japan's early lead, Brazil dominated possession with 69% and fired off 19 total shots, compared to Japan's 5. The turning point came shortly after the break when Casemiro equalized for Brazil in the 56th minute, capitalizing on a well-placed assist from Gabriel. This goal shifted the momentum firmly in Brazil's favor.
As the match progressed, Brazil continued to apply pressure, culminating in a late goal from Gabriel Martinelli in the 90th minute, assisted by Bruno Guimaraes. Japan struggled to respond, managing only 2 shots on target throughout the match.
With a total of 6 corners and only 4 fouls committed, Brazil's tactical discipline was evident, while Japan's 13 fouls reflected their attempts to disrupt the Brazilian rhythm. The match concluded with Brazil securing their place in the next round, demonstrating their attacking prowess and ability to adapt under pressure.
Brazil has shown strong form in their recent matches, winning 3 out of their last 4 games, scoring a total of 7 goals while conceding only 1. Their attacking prowess is evident with an average of 2.33 goals per game in their last 10 matches. Japan, on the other hand, has also been in good form, winning 2 of their last 3 matches, scoring 7 goals and conceding 3, averaging 2.33 goals per game as well.
In head-to-head encounters, Brazil has a significant advantage over Japan, winning 4 out of 5 matches. The average goals per game in these encounters is 3.20, indicating a high-scoring tendency. Brazil's last match against Japan ended with a score of 2-1, showcasing their ability to dominate the game with a higher expected goals (xG) of 1.69 compared to Japan's 0.23. Additionally, Brazil's possession rate in their last match was 69%, indicating their control over the game.
Brazil is likely to employ a high-pressing strategy, aiming to capitalize on Japan's defensive vulnerabilities. Expect Brazil to dominate possession and create multiple scoring opportunities, while Japan will look to counter-attack effectively, utilizing their pace on the wings.
Alisson
G
Danilo
D
Marquinhos
D
Gabriel
D
Douglas Santos
D
Bruno Guimaraes
M
Casemiro
M
Lucas Paqueta
M
Rayan
F
M. Cunha
F
Vinicius Junior
F
Z. Suzuki
G
A. Seko
D
K. Itakura
D
H. Ito
D
Y. Sugawara
M
A. Tanaka
M
D. Kamada
M
K. Nakamura
M
R. Doan
F
D. Maeda
F
A. Ueda
F
