Brazil vs Japan Predictions - Brazil to see off the challenge of Japan in Round of 32 clash

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Brazil in strong form with 4 wins in last 5 and 15 goals scored.
Japan unbeaten in their group but have poor record vs. Brazil.
Prediction: Brazil to win 2-1, with both teams likely to score.

Brazil have an excellent record against Japan (Getty Images)

Brazil topped Group C and have been scoring goals lately. Japan finished second in Group F without losing a match but have a poor record against Brazil. Brazil are predicted to win with BTTS.

Brazil have won 4 of their last 5 fixtures.
Brazil have scored 15 goals in 5 matches.
Brazil have won 6 of their last 7 games against Japan.
Japan have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
Japan have scored 9 goals in 5 games.
Japan have conceded 3 goals in 5 matches.

Head to Head

Brazil have a commanding lead over Japan, with 14 victories to one, including two draws in 14 meetings.

Brazil Form

Brazil defeated Scotland in their group match last week, winning by three goals to nil to finish as leaders of Group C.

The Canarinha had 54% possession and 21 shots in the game, with eight attempts on target.

Brazil dropped points at the start of their FIFA World Cup campaign, drawing 1-1 with Morocco before easing to a 3-0 victory over Haiti.

The Selecao have registered four victories in their last five fixtures, with one draw. They scored 15 goals and conceded four.

Five-time World Cup winners Brazil have found some form over their previous two group games, scoring with ease, and they have won five of their last six matches, including one draw.

Japan Form

Japan secured their place in the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after settling for a share of the spoils in their final Group F game against Sweden last weekend, drawing 1-1.

The Samurai Blue had 51% possession and eight shots in the match, with three attempts on target.

Earlier in the tournament, Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands in their opening match before thrashing Tunisia 4-0.

The Samurai Blue have won three of their last five fixtures, with two defeats. They scored nine goals and conceded three.

Japan have enjoyed a solid campaign in this edition of the World Cup and defeated Brazil in a friendly international last year; however, they historically have a poor record against their opponents, with 11 defeats in 14 matches.

Team News

Brazil

Vinicius Junior scored a brace against Scotland, taking his tally to four goals in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Matheus Cunha was also on the scoresheet, registering his third goal in the tournament.

Goalkeepers: Alisson, Ederson, Weverton

Defenders: Marquinhos, Gabriel, Bremer, Ibanez, Leo Pereira, Danilo, Alex Sandro, Douglas Santos

Midfielders: Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes, Fabinho, Danilo, Lucas Paqueta, Ederson

Forwards: Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, Matheus Cunha, Luiz Henrique, Igor Thiago, Endrick, Gabriel Martinelli, Rayan, Neymar

Japan

Daizen Maeda scored the opening goal against Sweden.

Ayase Ueda has been on target with two goals in the tournament so far.

Daichi Kamada, Junya Ito, Ritsu Doan, and Koki Ogawa have contributed one goal each.

Takefusa Kubo is still nursing a knee injury and is a doubtful starter.

Goalkeepers: Tomoki Hayakawa, Keisuke Osako, Zion Suzuki

Defenders: Yuto Nagatomo, Shogo Taniguchi, Ko Itakura, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Hiroki Ito, Ayumu Seko, Yukinari Sugawara, Junosuke Suzuki

Midfielders: Wataru Endo, Junya Ito, Daichi Kamada, Koki Ogawa, Daizen Maeda, Ritsu Doan, Ao Tanaka, Kaishu Sano, Takefusa Kubo

Forwards: Ayase Ueda, Keito Nakamura, Ito Suzuki, Kento Shiode, Keisuke Goto

Verdict

Brazil v Japan

Brazil have a superior record over Japan and are tipped to secure a competitive BTTS victory in their FIFA World Cup round of 32 match, with a 2-1 scoreline.

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