LiontipsIndonesia vs Japan. World Cup Qualification Match Prediction and Betting Tips
Command Analysis
Current form
Indonesia has been unable to win for four matches in a row. It is especially sad that all these games were held as part of the World Cup qualifying tournament. In the first two matches, the team frankly failed, losing by all statistical indicators to Saudi Arabia (1:1) and Australia (0:0), only fortune allowed them to take some points in those matches.
In the third game against Bahrain, the Indonesian players felt they were close to triumph. They managed to take the lead in the 74th minute of the match, but they were unable to maintain the advantage – the home team scored a goal in the last seconds of the game, and the score was tied (2:2). The fans were inspired by the good play of their favorites and expected a victory in the match against China, but the Indonesians lost there (1:2).
Disqualifications and injuries
There are no injured players on the team.
Interesting trends for betting
- Indonesia has been winless for four matches in a row
- The hosts have scored in four of the last five meetings
Tentative line-up: Paes-Makgukalam, Hilgers, Idzes, Verdonk, Patinama - Oratmangun, On, Jener, Vitan - Struik.
Current form
Japan showed an impressive performance, winning all their matches in the second stage of qualification. The team scored 24 goals, without conceding a single one.
In the third round, Hajime Moriyasu men started with a big win over China (7:0), then beat Bahrain (5:0) and Saudi Arabia (2:0). Only in the last game did they draw with Australia (1:1). The draw did not affect the Japanese team leading position in the group. In first place, they are five points ahead of their closest pursuer.
Disqualifications and injuries
There are no injured players on the team.
Interesting trends for betting
- Japan are unbeaten for eight matches in a row
- The visitors have scored in 28 games in a row
Estimated line-up: Suzuki - Machida, Taniguchi, Itakura - Doan, Tanaka, Morita, Mitoma - Kuba, Minamino - Ueda.
Trends
Bet Exact score 0:2
Japan won their last face-to-face match by two goals
4.50Bet Japan to score in the second half
The bet has come in in the last eight games
1.32Bet Indonesia will not score
Indonesia have failed to score in two of their last three defeats
1.55Tip and bets
Japan is a team with rich experience of playing in major tournaments. As a rule, in confrontations with such opponents as Indonesia, it does not experience problems and easily achieves victories. We are inclined to think that the upcoming match will not be an exception, that is, the Japanese will confidently and with an advantage of several goals.
Our prediction is Asian handicap (-1.5) on Japan with odds of 1.70
Bet on total
Japan dropped points in the last round, so it is unlikely that the Japanese footballers will play a give-away game in the second game in a row. It is highly likely that they will not even concede in the upcoming match.
Our prediction is that at least one will not score with a coefficient of 1.72
Bet on corners
If Japan plays at least 60 percent of its capabilities, it will win confidently not only in terms of the score, but also in terms of the number of corner flag serves.
Our prediction is Asian handicap (-2.5) corners on Japan with odds of 1.70
