Tunisia
Japan
Japan
Tunisia
Japan
Tunisia
Team Overview
Tunisia faced a tough challenge in their last match against Sweden in the World Cup, suffering a heavy defeat with a final score of 1-5. This loss leaves them searching for answers as they prepare to take on Japan.
Match statistics (Sweden vs Tunisia):
Team Overview
Japan played to a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their last World Cup match, showcasing their ability to compete at a high level. This result keeps them unbeaten in their last two fixtures as they prepare to face Tunisia.
Match statistics (Netherlands vs Japan):
In a commanding performance, Japan secured a 4-0 victory over Tunisia in their World Cup Group Stage clash. The match showcased Japan's attacking prowess, with Ayase Ueda netting two goals and Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito contributing to the scoreline.
Japan started strong, with Kamada opening the scoring just four minutes in, assisted by Keito Nakamura. The Japanese side maintained control throughout the first half, doubling their lead in the 31st minute through Ueda, who was set up by Ko Itakura. By halftime, Japan had established a comfortable 2-0 lead, reflecting their dominance in possession, holding 62% compared to Tunisia's 38%.
Despite making substitutions at the break, Tunisia struggled to find their rhythm and failed to register a single shot on target. Japan continued to apply pressure, with Junya Ito scoring in the 69th minute after a clever assist from Ueda. Ueda capped off his impressive performance with another goal in the 83rd minute, sealing the match at 4-0.
Statistically, Japan outperformed Tunisia with 11 total shots to Tunisia's 2, and 5 shots on goal compared to none from the North African side. The match highlighted Tunisia's difficulties in breaking down Japan's organized defense, while Japan's efficiency in attack proved decisive in this Group Stage encounter.
Tunisia has struggled recently, suffering a heavy defeat against Sweden with a score of 1-5 in their last match. This performance reflects a concerning trend, as they have only managed to score 1 goal in their last 10 matches, averaging 1.0 goals per game while conceding 5.0. In contrast, Japan has shown a more balanced form, recently drawing 2-2 against the Netherlands, indicating a more competitive edge with an average of 2.0 goals scored per game in their last 10 matches.
The head-to-head record favors Japan, with 2 wins out of 3 encounters, including a recent 4-0 victory over Tunisia. Japan's attacking prowess is evident with an average of 2.0 goals per game in their last 10 matches, while Tunisia's defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed, conceding an average of 5.0 goals. The expected goals (xG) from their last match indicates Japan's attacking efficiency, with an xG of 2.07 compared to Tunisia's 0.05, highlighting a significant disparity in offensive capabilities.
A. Chamakh
G
Y. Valery
D
O. Rekik
D
M. Talbi
D
M. Ben Hamida
D
A. Abdi
D
R. Khedira
M
E. Skhiri
M
H. Mejbri
M
E. Saad
F
A. Slimane
F
Z. Suzuki
G
T. Watanabe
D
S. Taniguchi
D
H. Ito
D
R. Doan
M
K. Sano
M
D. Kamada
M
K. Nakamura
M
T. Kubo
F
D. Maeda
F
A. Ueda
F
