- Japan and Canada will feature in the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
- The Japanese are unbeaten in five, winning three wins and drawing two.
- The Canadians have won just one of their last four matches.
Japan and Canada go head-to-head in an international friendly at Al-Maktoum Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Thursday.
With both teams featuring in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, this is effectively a warm-up match for the pair.
In this in-depth betting preview, we check out the best Japan World Cup odds and the latest Canada team stats and predict where the pair will finish in the FIFA World Cup standings.
Japan vs. Canada Odds
This friendly is taking place on neutral ground, but Japan head to Dubai as the bookies’ favorites. At the time of writing, Samurai Blue is available at just +105 to get the win.
As for Canada, they are currently priced at +250, and you can get the draw at +220. Keep reading for more stats and the latest Japan vs Canada odds and tips.
Japan vs. Canada Information
- Competition: International Friendly
- Location: Al-Maktoum Stadium
- Time: Thursday, 17 Nov 2022, 08:40 AM EDT
- How to Watch: N/A
Japan
Japan head to the 2022 World Cup in fine form. Since a 3-0 loss to Tunisia back in June, the Japanese have put together an excellent five-game unbeaten run, beating the likes of Hong Kong, the Korea Republic, and the United States along the way. They have also drawn with China and Ecuador.
Can Samurai Blue Extend Unbeaten Run?
The upcoming World Cup will be their seventh successive appearance at a final. In Russia four years ago, Japan reached the Round of 16 stages. They also made it to the last 16 in 2002 and 2010. Where will Japan finish in the FIFA World Cup standings in 2022?
The Japanese are in Group E in Qatar, alongside Spain, Germany, and Costa Rica. It will be a tough task, but the Japanese will be looking to finish in the top two and progress through to the knockout phase.
Group E
Japan kicks off its tournament next week with a tricky game against the Germans at Khalifa International Stadium.
They then play Costa Rica at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium before ending Group E with a matchup with Spain at Khalifa Stadium. The best Japan World Cup odds for the Blue Samurai to reach the knockouts are +375.
Before turning their full focus to Germany, Japan will be looking for victory against the Canadians in Dubai. Below you will find the best Japan vs Canada odds and predictions.
Japan Projected Lineup
- Shuichi Gonda
- Hiroki Sakai
- Maya Yoshida
- Takahiro Tomiyasu
- Hiroki Ito
- Wataru Endo
- Kaoru Morita
- Junya Ito
- Takumi Minamino
- Takefusa Kubo
- Takuma Asano
Japan Injuries
- No current injuries
Canada
After failing to qualify for the previous eight World Cups, Canada is finally back on the world’s biggest stage.
Can the Canadians Claim a Positive Result?
Their trip to Qatar will be their first appearance in a finals since Mexico ’86. The Reds were sensational in qualifying, winning 14 of 20 games.
Canada’s form has been patchy of late. Over their last five fixtures, John Herdman’s side has won two, lost two, and drawn one. Last time out, the Reds drew 2-2 in an entertaining game with Bahrain.
Canada’s first World Cup match since 1986 will be against Belgium at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium. They then take on 2018 finalists Croatia at Khalifa International Stadium.
Last Group F Matchup
The Reds’ last Group F matchup will see them face Morocco at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha.
The Canada team stats over the past few years have been great under popular boss Herdman, and the Canadians will no doubt enjoy the upcoming World Cup after so long away. Before heading to Qatar, Canada will be eyeing a positive result against Japan.
Canada Projected Lineup
- Milan Borjan
- Kamal Miller
- Steven Vitoria
- Alistair Johnston
- Atiba Hutchinson
- Richie Laryea
- Stephen Eustaquio
- Mark-Anthony Kaye
- Jonathan Osorio
- Jonathan David
- Cyle Larin
Canada Injuries
- No current injuries
Japan vs. Canada Pick and Prediction
This will be the first meeting between these two nations since they clashed in a friendly at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha in 2013. The Japanese ran out 2-1 winners on that occasion.
Japan could be a dark horse at the finals. If they edge out either Germany or Spain to reach the knockouts, who knows how far they can go?
As for Canada, they will still be riding on the crest of a wave after qualifying for just their second-ever World Cup.
Getting through this one unscathed will be the main priority for both countries. With that in mind, we fancy the pair to cancel each other out.
There is good value in Japan vs Canada odds of +300 for the draw and under 2.5 goals. The 1-1 stalemate at +550 has also caught the eye.
Soccer Pick: Canada (+300)
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