Australia vs Japan – Tomorrow, when the Socceroos take on Japan in a pivotal match for their World Cup 2022 dreams, a huge buzz is expected in and around Stadium Australia.
With two games remaining in Group B, we already have the top three clubs. However, only two teams will gain a straight ticket to the World Cup later this year, while the third-placed team will face the third-placed team from the opposite group in a single match to select the Asian representative in the intercontinental playoffs.
Australia and Japan both place a premium on finishing in the top two. However, we must acknowledge that tourists are currently in a far better position.
Japan is second, three points ahead of third-placed Australia. Given that Australia will face group leaders Saudi Arabia (who are one point ahead of Japan atop the standings) on the final day, and Japan will face rock-bottom Vietnam, we can safely assume that the Japanese squad has one foot in Qatar.
Australia cannot afford a slip-up here, as they need three points to keep their chances alive heading into the final round battle on the road against Saudi Arabia.
Nonetheless, the Australians’ form has deteriorated significantly in recent weeks, with the team winning just one of their previous five qualifiers.
The losing streak includes a 2-1 defeat in Japan and a 2-2 draw in the previous round against Oman.
Australia vs Japan – Betting Analysis
This match is significantly more significant for the hosts, which is why we will bet Australia to win at 2.60 odds despite their recent poor play.
We’ll also take the Under 2.5 goals FT pick at 1.57 odds, despite the fact that only one of Japan’s last eight games included three or more goals.
Australia vs Japan – Head-to-Head:
Our Prediction: Home Win or Draw
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