Japan vs Uruguay Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips 24/03/2023

[International Friendlies Prediction] On Friday, Japan will host Uruguay in Buenos Aires for their first match since winning the World Cup at the end of the previous year. Scroll down to view all of our picks, a user poll, stats, and current odds for Japan vs. Uruguay.

Uruguay failed to make it out of the group stage in Qatar, but Japan progressed to the last-16 stage of the tournament, ultimately losing to Croatia on penalties following a 1-1 draw.

Japan vs Uruguay Prediction: Recent performance and H2H stats

Japan’s last 5 matches

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During the group stage of the 2022 World Cup, Japan performed exceptionally well, making it to the knockout round and defeating Germany and Spain on their way to the final 16. Although they initially took the lead against Croatia in their knockout match, they ultimately drew 1-1 and lost 3-1 on penalties, resulting in Croatia advancing to the final eight.

Nevertheless, this was a significant achievement for Japan, and their national team looks poised for a bright future. Their current focus, however, is on two consecutive friendlies against Uruguay and Colombia.

Japan ’s last 5 matches

For these upcoming matches, head coach Hajime Moriyasu has made several changes to the squad, giving numerous players opportunities to earn a regular spot in the team going forward. Japan has faced Uruguay eight times in the past, winning twice and losing four times. Their most recent friendly was in October 2018, when Samurai Blue secured a 4-3 victory against their South American opponents.

Uruguay’s last 5 matches

Uruguay managed to accumulate four points from their three group matches during the 2022 World Cup. However, this was insufficient to progress to the knockout round of the competition. Their most recent match was a 2-0 triumph over Ghana on December 2, and they will now play two consecutive games against Japan and South Korea on March 24 and March 28 respectively.

Uruguay’s last 5 matches

Since Diego Alonso departed from the managerial role after the World Cup, Uruguay has yet to appoint a permanent replacement. However, Marcelo Broli, who is the current manager of Uruguay's Under-20s, will lead the team for their next two matches.

Japan vs Uruguay H2H Stats

Japan and Uruguay have faced each other five times since 2008. Japan won one match, Uruguay won three, and they drew once. Their most recent encounter was on June 20, 2019, which ended in a 2-2 draw. 

Japan vs Uruguay H2H Stats

The head-to-head history between these two teams shows that Uruguay has had the upper hand in previous matches, winning three out of the five games played. However, the results of their matches have been quite close, with one draw and only one game resulting in a significant win for either team.

Japan vs Uruguay Current Odds

Japan vs Uruguay Current Odds

Now, let us check a few of the other betting markets and top odds for this match:

• Handicap Odds: Japan (2.04) / Uruguay (1.74)
• 1x2 Odds: Japan (2.4) / Draw (3.25) / Uruguay (2.95)
• Over/Under Goals: Over 2.5 (2.23) | Under 2.5 (1.62)

With the current form and home advantage, Japan is rated higher than the away team in this match by certain top bookmakers. When betting on Japan to win, draw, or lose this match, bookmakers give the following 1x2 odds: 2.4/ 3.25/ 2.95.

Japan vs Uruguay Betting Tips

Japan vs Uruguay Prediction 1: Japan To Win

In a World Cup group that featured teams like Spain and Germany, the Japanese came out on top. Moreover, the Samurai Blues won against both of these squads and even forced the Croatians to a shootout in the Round of 16. Their matchup with the struggling Uruguayans couldn't have come at a better moment given their high expectations for the upcoming international competitions.

Japan vs Uruguay Betting Tips

Uruguay is currently in a transitional phase. They have yet to find adequate replacements for the majority of their stars, who are aging. Also, they have a dismal overall record versus this competitor over the years. This weekend, it appears that Japan is about to put on a successful display.

Japan vs Uruguay Prediction 2: Under 2.5 goals

In three of their last four head-to-head matches, the Samurai Blues have scored two goals or more. They also did so in their World Cup matches against Spain and Germany. With the exception of one match in 2014, every head-to-head match so far has featured four or more goals. On the other side, there is a financial crisis in Uruguay. The country has failed to identify adequate replacements for two of the top strikers of this age since Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez are no longer the same forces they once were. As a result, we anticipate just Japan scoring in the next game and fewer than 2.5 goals.

Japan vs Uruguay Best Tips From Betimate

• Japan 1-0 Uruguay

With both sides looking to the future, this has all the makings of a fun match. But, there isn't much of a difference in talent between the two teams, so we anticipate a competitive game that could end with Japan winning 1-0.

Japan vs Uruguay Best Tips From Betimate

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Japan vs Uruguay Possible Lineups

• Japan possible starting lineup: Schmidt; Itakura, Hashioka, Ito, Machida; Endo, Kamada, Ito, Mitoma; Asano, Maeda
• Uruguay possible starting lineup: Rochet; Gonzalez, Coates, Bueno, Vina; Vecino, Valverde, Ugarte; Pellistri, Gomez, Rodriguez

Japan vs Uruguay: FAQs

• Who are the favorites to win? Japan is the favorite team to win.
• What was the score when these two teams last met? Japan 2-2 Uruguay
• What time is the kickoff? 10:30 GMT, 11:30 CET.

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