Brazil
Japan
Japan
Brazil
Japan
Brazil
Japan
Brazil
Brazil
Japan
Team Overview
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, maintaining their unbeaten streak.
Match statistics (Scotland vs Brazil):
Team Overview
Japan played to a 1-1 draw against Sweden in their most recent World Cup fixture. This result reflects their ongoing struggle to find consistency in the tournament.
Match statistics (Japan vs Sweden):
In a thrilling encounter, Brazil overcame an early deficit to secure a 2-1 victory against Japan in the Round of 32 of the World Cup. After trailing at halftime, Brazil's resilience shone through as they netted two second-half goals to advance in the tournament.
Japan took the lead in the 29th minute through Kaishu Sano, who capitalized on a defensive lapse from Brazil. However, the home side responded strongly after the break, dominating possession with 69% and launching a barrage of attacks. Casemiro equalized in the 56th minute with a well-placed shot, assisted by Gabriel, igniting the Brazilian fans.
Brazil continued to apply pressure, registering a total of 19 shots, 7 of which were on target. Their persistence paid off when Gabriel Martinelli sealed the victory with a goal in the 90th minute, assisted by Bruno Guimaraes. Japan, despite their spirited performance and 13 fouls, struggled to maintain control as they faced a relentless Brazilian side.
In the end, Brazil's tactical adjustments and superior attacking prowess proved decisive. With a total of 6 corners compared to Japan's 2, the home team effectively utilized their set-piece opportunities. This match not only highlighted Brazil's ability to adapt under pressure but also set the stage for their continued pursuit of World Cup glory.
Brazil has shown strong form in their last three matches, winning all three and scoring a total of 7 goals while conceding just 1. Their attacking prowess is evident with an average of 2.33 goals per game. Japan, on the other hand, has also been impressive, winning 2 out of their last 3 matches, scoring 7 goals and conceding 3, showcasing their ability to find the net as well.
In their head-to-head encounters, Brazil has dominated Japan, winning 4 out of 5 matches. The average goals per game in these encounters is 3.20, indicating a high-scoring trend. Brazil's recent match against Japan ended in a 2-1 victory, with Brazil having a significantly higher expected goals (xG) of 1.69 compared to Japan's 0.23, reflecting their offensive strength and defensive solidity.
Brazil is expected to maintain high possession and utilize their attacking depth to exploit Japan's defensive weaknesses. Japan will likely adopt a counter-attacking strategy, aiming to capitalize on any defensive lapses from Brazil.
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
