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France vs Japan Predictions - France too strong for Japan at home
France and Japan are set to clash in what promises to be an exciting rugby match. Despite France's inconsistent performances this year and lackluster results in recent fixtures, they have historically dominated Japan, boasting a record of five wins and a draw in past meetings. Antoine Dupont's return bolsters their confidence. Japan, facing a tough losing streak in away games and fresh from a challenging match against New Zealand, need significant adjustments to meet France's firepower. Expect a thrilling match with France tipped to cover a -33.5 handicap.
- France unbeaten against Japan with 5 wins and a draw.
- Japan on a 5-match away losing streak.
- Antoine Dupont returns for France, boosting their lineup.
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France to cruise to victory at home (Getty images)
France vs Japan Predictions
France have produced inconsistent performances this year but have never lost against the Brave Blossoms. Japan struggles against top-tier nations and are on a losing streak playing away from home.
- France have won 4 of their last 7 matches.
- France have won 3 of their last 6 home games.
- France have defeated Japan in 3 of their last 4 home fixtures.
- Japan have lost 5 consecutive away fixtures.
Head to Head
France have a commanding lead of five victories nil against Japan, including one draw in six meetings.
France Form
France did not fare well at home during the Six Nations, losing 38-17 against Ireland and drawing 13-13 against Italy before edging England 33-31.
In July, France started their tour of Argentina with a 28-13 victory over the Pumas before losing 33-25 in the second test.
France have lacked consistency since the World Cup, but they have a superior record over Japan, and their talisman Antoine Dupont is back in the team, making them firm favourites to win on Saturday.
France Team News & Injuries
Uini Atonio and Killian Tixeront have replaced Joshua Brennan and Regis Montagne after the latter dropped out of France's squad with injuries.
Antoine Dupont returns to test rugby for the first time since France lost their World Cup quarter-final clash against the Springboks in 2023.
Japan Form
Japan contested three fixtures between June and July this year, losing 52-17 against England, 25-23 against Georgia, and 42-14 against Italy.
In September, Japan hosted the Pacific Nations Cup, losing 41-17 against Fiji in the final after beating Canada 55-28, USA 41-24, and Samoa 49-17 earlier in the competition.
Japan hosted New Zealand at home last month, losing 64-19 after a poor first-half display against the All Blacks.
Japan conceded ten tries against New Zealand in their recent clash, which does not bode well for the Brave Blossoms when they take on France in Paris this weekend.
Japan Team News & Injuries
Eddie Jones will likely change his starting XV after his team lost against New Zealand.
Jone Naikabula, Faulua Makisi, and Opeti Helu scored a try each against the All Blacks.
Harumichi Tatekawa and Takuro Matsunaga slotted over a conversion each during the match.
Verdict
France have too much firepower and is tipped to cover the -33.5 handicap in their match against Japan.
France -33.5
Handicap
@1,91 - 5 Units
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