Japan vs Sweden Prediction

World Cup · Fri 26 Jun 2026
World : World Cup
JapanDLWWW
1 - 1
Full time · HT 0 - 0
SwedenLWWDW
Kick-offFri 26 Jun, 00:00
Our tip1 @ 1.90 ✗
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence75%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✗
Backup1X ✓
GoalsOver 2.5 ✗
Both scoredYes

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
JapanDLWWW
05 Oct 26HNew Zealand2 - 1Kirin Cup
28 Sep 26HVenezuela2 - 1Friendlies
24 Sep 26HUruguay3 - 1Friendlies
29 Jun 26ABrazil1 - 2World Cup
25 Jun 26HSweden1 - 1World Cup
SwedenLWWDW
05 Oct 26ARomania1 - 0UEFA Nations League
02 Oct 26ABosnia & Herzegovina1 - 1UEFA Nations League
28 Sep 26HPoland3 - 1UEFA Nations League
25 Sep 26HRomania2 - 1UEFA Nations League
30 Jun 26AFrance0 - 3World Cup

Head to head

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Our prediction

Japan to win

@ 1.90
Backup prediction
1X  •  Japan or Draw
@ 1.25
Confidence
75%

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
95%
Over 2.5: 88%Under 2.5: 12%
Expected goals
2.50Japan
5.00Total
2.50Sweden

Win probability

Japan66%
Draw24%
Sweden10%

Odds (1X2)

11.90
X3.45
23.95

Japan vs Sweden preview and result

Japan and Sweden met in the World Cup on Friday 26 June 2026 at 00:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 1 - 1, 0 - 0 at half time.

Our model gives Japan a 66% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Sweden 10%. Our pick was Japan to win with 75% confidence at odds of 1.90. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (Japan or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.25.

Goals: we expect about 5.0 goals (2.5 for Japan, 2.5 for Sweden). The chance of three or more goals is 88%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (95% confidence). 2 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

Japan have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (D-L-W-W-W), scoring 9 and conceding 6. Sweden have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (L-W-W-D-W), scoring 7 and conceding 6.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Japan vs Sweden?

Our pre-match prediction is Japan to win (75% confidence) at odds of 1.90. Win chances: Japan 66%, draw 24%, Sweden 10%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Japan vs Sweden?

We expect about 5.0 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 95% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 88%).

What time is Japan vs Sweden?

Japan vs Sweden (World Cup) was played on Friday 26 June 2026 at 00:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Japan vs Sweden?

The double chance 1X (Japan or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.25. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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