Japan vs Ghana Predictions - High-scoring game expected

John Eastwood

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Japan's confidence high following win over Brazil despite a 2-0 deficit.
Ghana strong in qualifiers; unbeaten in last 5 games, ready for Kirkin Cup.
Focus on BTTS & Over 2.5 market due to both teams' attacking styles.

Daizen Maeda of Japan in action (Getty Images)

Japan vs Ghana Tips

Japan are favourites at home but this is a tough game to call given Ghana's form. The safe option is to look at the BTTS and over/unders markets for this encounter.

Japan vs Ghana Tips
Head to Head
Japan Form
Japan Squad
Ghana Form
Ghana Squad

Japan have seen BTTS & over 2.5 goals in their last 2 matches
Ghana have seen BTTS & over 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 4 matches against Japan

Head to Head

Japan hold a 6-3 lead in nine previous matches against Ghana. They have not drawn a game yet.

Japan Form

Japan's confidence will be high after an impressive victory over Brazil back in October. While the victory was impressive on its own, what made it a special result was the fact that they had to come from 2-0 down at the break to win 3-2.

The Japanese side has been in sublime form this year which included qualification for the FIFA World Cup in 2026. They were victorious in seven of their 10 matches, losing just once.

An attack-minded outfit, Japan bagged an average of 2.5 goals per game in their eight most recent fixtures.

Japan Squad

Goalkeepers: Tomoki Hayakawa, Leo Kokubo, Taishi Brandon Nozawa

Defenders: Ko Itakura, Shogo Taniguchi, Yukinari Sugawara, Ayumu Seko, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Junnosuke Suzuki, Tomoya Ando

Midfielders: Wataru Endo (captain), Takumi Minamino, Ritsu Doan, Daichi Kamada, Takefusa Kubo, Ao Tanaka, Keito Nakamura, Kaishu Sano, Joel Chima Fujita, Ryunosuke Sato, Sota Kitano

Forwards: Ayase Ueda, Daizen Maeda, Shuto Machino, Koki Ogawa, Keisuke Goto

Hajime Moriyasu

Ghana Form

The Ghanaians will be eager to put in a strong performance in the Kirkin Cup as they prepare for AFCON, starting in December. They come into the tournament, unbeaten in five and a 1-0 victory over Comoros in October to secure their spot at the World Cup.

Ghana cruised through their group stage in the Africa World Cup qualifiers, topping the group six points clear of second place. Eight wins in 10 qualifiers with just one defeat remains one of the most impressive campaigns across the globe.

Much-improved since the turn of the year, the Black Stars won six and lost just one of eight matches played in the past 11 months.

Ghana Squad

Goalkeepers: Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Joseph Anang, Benjamin Asare

Defenders: Alidu Seidu, Caleb Yirenkyi, Jonas Adjetey, Mohammed Salisu, Gideon Mensah, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Jerome Opoku, Ebenezer Annan, Alexander Djiku

Midfielders: Thomas Partey, Kwasi Sibo, Prince Owusu, Mohammed Kudus, Elisha Owusu

Forwards: Abdul Fatawu, Jordan Ayew (captain), Brandon Thomas-Asante, Antoine Semenyo, Joseph Paintsil, Christopher Bonsu Baah, Kamaldeen Sulemana