Tunisia vs Japan Prediction, Tips & Odds
Tunisia vs Japan
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Japan enters this match as the stronger side, having secured 5 points in the group stage, while Tunisia has struggled, finishing with 0 points. Japan's performance has included one win and two draws, showcasing their resilience and ability to compete at a higher level. In contrast, Tunisia's campaign has been disappointing, with three consecutive losses, resulting in a negative goal difference of 10. This stark contrast in group performance highlights Japan's advantage heading into this fixture. Both teams have distinct tournament histories. Japan has reached the Round of 16 in the last two editions of the World Cup, reflecting their experience and capability on this stage. Meanwhile, Tunisia has not advanced past the group stage in their last three attempts, which may weigh on their confidence. The tactical acumen of Japan's manager, H. Moriyasu, who has been in charge since 2018, also adds to their stability compared to Tunisia's recent managerial change to S. Lamouchi. While Japan will miss key player Takefusa Kubo, their recent competitive form has been strong, with several victories in friendlies leading up to the tournament. Conversely, Tunisia's recent results have been limited, with only one win in their last eight competitive outings. This lack of momentum could hinder their performance in this final group match. However, it is essential to note that this is a neutral venue and both teams come with varying levels of fatigue from the group stage. The analysis is based on aggregated bookmaker probabilities and the context of the tournament, as assessed by The Daily Punt Analysis Team.
About the Teams
Tunisia
Japan
Head to Head
Last 2 Meetings (evenly matched 1-1)In the head-to-head record between Tunisia and Japan, each team has one win, with no draws in their last two meetings. The sample includes one competitive match from the Kirin Cup in June 2022, where Tunisia won 3-0, and one friendly in October 2023, which Japan won 2-0. Given the small sample size of just two matches and the presence of a friendly, it is difficult to draw any firm conclusions about the matchup. The results from these encounters, while interesting, may not accurately reflect the current capabilities of either team.
Group F Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 7 | LWWD |
| 2 | Japan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | LDWD |
| 3 |  Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 | LDLW |
| 4 | Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | -10 | 0 | LLL |
Key Statistics
2026 SeasonTunisia have won 3 of their last 11 matches, drawing 4 and losing 4.
Overall, the wider run reads 3W 4D 4L from the last 11 games (27% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.
Japan have won 3 of their last 5 matches on the road, drawing 1 and losing 1. Their recent away fixtures include beat England 0-1 and beat Scotland 0-1.
Overall, the wider run reads 7W 2D 1L from the last 10 games (70% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Lineups
Lineups not yet announced
National-team lineups are genuinely unknown until 1 to 2 hours before kick-off, when the starting XI is confirmed. Until then, only predicted lineups are possible.
Unavailable Players
1 playerTunisia
No reported absences
Japan1
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The Daily Punt Analysis Team
Data-driven football predictions and betting tips
This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.
Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.
