The 2022 Men’s Volleyball Nations League is already underway, and we’ve witnessed four games. Even though it is still early in the season, some teams are beginning to show seriousness. However, only USA is currently unbeaten so far. We expect things to start heating up with the game going into game week five. Check the Argentina vs. Japan Betting Analysis below.
Our focus this week is the match between Japan and Argentina as they battle to improve their tally. Japan would be looking to close in on the USA team, while Argentina would want to get closer to the playoff zones as fast as possible. And with the number increased to eight as opposed to last season’s four, there’s a chance for the team to make it.
Last Game Records
In the last four games, Argentina has been struggling. The team only won one game, and as things stand, they are on back-to-back losses after losing to Italy and Serbia. With the disappointing record last time out, Argentina needs to find a way to improve their records if they want to make it to the knockout rounds for a chance to win the Nations League trophy.
On the other hand, Japan has only lost one game, the one against the US in a thrilling game that ended with the US taking three sets and Japan taking two. However, they won their last match in straight sets. Therefore, they are on a high and can build on that to close in on the USA if they ever slip up.
Argentina vs. Japan Betting Analysis
With both teams facing each other in matchweek five, there are some things to consider. Argentina has struggled to find a good form since the start of the season. In the last match, they lost the first two sets, and they didn’t pick up until the third set. However, they couldn’t maintain a solid form in the fourth set, where they were leading until Italy scored three points on a stretch.
For Japan, the story is different; the team only struggled against the USA. Japan won the first and fourth set, but they couldn’t keep up in the 5th set as they fell to a barrage of attacks from the US team. However, they’ve been on a roll against other teams, winning each of them easily. They won in straight sets in the last match they played against Iran.
Both teams have met three times in this competition, and Japan has won twice. However, Argentina did win the matchup last year in a three straight-set win after falling short in the first set. Overall, Argentina has won more games in this particular matchup. In recent times, Argentina has won eight compared to Japan’s five wins in the last 13 games.
Argentina Content
Since the start of this competition, Argentina has never made it to the knockout phase. The country continues to try, but it hasn’t worked since the competition started in 2018. However, the number of spots available before was not as much as it is now. Therefore, we might just see Argentina make it into the playoff spots.
However, they need to improve their game and win more games. They can’t lose more games unless they would be missing out again this year. Marcelo Mendez will need to find the right support for Matias Sanchez if they are going to do anything in this year’s competition. With 11 more games, the team must start winning as soon as possible.
Japan Content
Just like Argentina, Japan hasn’t made it into the playoff rounds as well. Therefore, this year, they would want to make it into the last round of games by all means. So, we expect to see them try to maintain their early successful form where they’ve won three in four games. Winning more will give them the guarantee they need.
Therefore, Philippe Blain would want his team to remain compact and focused on the task, as many games are still left to play. He would also continue counting on Yuki Ishikawa’s leadership in the team to help guide others and translate his tactics on the court as they take on the next challenge.
Updates
There are not many updates as things stand for both teams. We expect the best players from both countries to enter the court and battle it out for the first to get to three sets. It will be an interesting matchup as we go through the different games for round five of the 2022 Volleyball Nations League games.
Matias is one of the first names we expect to see on the Argentinan team sheet as they prepare to take on the team from Japan. In addition, we might see Mendez switch things up a bit with the starting lineup to try other players on the squad. We don’t expect anything to change for Japan because the starters are doing incredibly well so far.
Argentina vs. Japan Betting Preview
Looking at the volleyball odds for this game, Japan is the favorite according to many sports betting sites. This is no surprise since Argentina hasn’t been on a good run since the start of the tournament. And with Japan having a solid run, they are the clear favorites to win. However, both teams have a history.
Japan has been the better side in recent years, but Argentina still leads in the all-time record for this matchup. But, the quality of the Argentinian team has reduced, and if they are going to challenge for anything, they would need a revamp in their gameplay. Unless that happens, this game is tilting in the other direction.
Argentina vs. Japan Betting Prediction
Both teams need a win in this game to keep pushing for a place in the knockout spots. Therefore, it will be tight given the history between the two teams. However, picking Japan as the favorite is easy, following the team’s volleyball stats in this tie. Therefore, our volleyball picks for this game is for Japan to win with three sets to one (3-1).
How to bet on Argentina vs. Japan
If you want to bet on the Argentina vs. Japan game, you should find a sports betting site that features the Volleyball Nations League tournament and select the game. You can follow our prediction to make your pick or make your own prediction.
Finally, enter the amount you want to bet, and once you’re done, confirm your bet. Remember only to put money you can afford to lose.
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