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Japan vs Spain Predictions - Japan to send Spain packing in Paris

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 01 Aug 2024

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Brad Newcomb 01 Aug 2024

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Japan undefeated in Paris; predicted to win 2-1 with BTTS.
Japan scored 9 goals, conceded 1; Spain scored 7, conceded 6.
Key players: Shunsuke Mito, Rihito Yamamoto (Japan); Marc Pubill, Miguel Gutierrez (Spain).

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Japan have won 4 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions (Getty Images)

Japan vs Spain Predictions

Japan have won all their fixtures in Paris without conceding a goal. Spain had a solid beginning to their campaign but lost their final group game. Japan is predicted to win with BTTS.

Japan vs Spain Predictions
Head to Head
Japan Form
Japan Team News & Injuries
Spain Form
Spain Team News & Injuries

Japan have won 4 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
Japan have scored 9 goals in 5 games in all competitions.
Japan have conceded 1 goal in 5 matches in all competitions.
Spain have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
Spain have scored 7 goals in 5 matches in all competitions.
Spain have scored 6 goals in 5 games in all competitions.

Head to Head

Spain have the edge with two victories to one against Japan, including one draw in four meetings across all competitions.

Japan Form

Japan got their campaign off to a flying start when they thrashed Paraguay 5-0 in their opening match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Japan edged Maili and Israel 1-0 in their following games to win their group and progress to the quarter-finals.

Japan have registered four victories in their last five fixtures, including one draw. They scored nine goals and conceded one.

Japan are one of two teams in Paris to have won all of the group matches and will fancy their chances to get the better of Spain, as they have conceded goals in all of their matches thus far.

Japan Team News & Injuries

Shunsuke Mito, Rihito Yamamoto. and Shota Fujio have scored two goals each at the Paris Olympics.

Goalkeepers: Leo Brian Kokubo, Taishi Brandon Nozawa

Defenders: Ohata Ayumu, Nishio Ryuya, Kimura Seiji, Handa Riku, Sekine Hiroki, Takai Kota

Midfielders: Kawasaki Sota, Yamamoto Rihito, Araki Ryotaro, Fujita Joelchima, Mito Shunsuke

Forwards: Hirakawa Yu, Fujio Shota, Sato Kane, Saito Mitsuki, Kouki Saito, Mao Hosoya

Spain Form

Spain won their two opening fixtures at the Paris Olympics but missed securing first place in their group.

Spain defeated Uzbekistan 2-1 and the Dominican Republic 3-1 before losing 2-1 against Egypt but did enough to advance to the knockout rounds.

Spain have secured two wins in the last five fixtures, including two losses and one draw. They scored seven goals and conceded six.

Spain has been in decent nick at the Olympics, although they have leaked goals at the back during their group matches and must play well against a Japan side that is in great touch.

Spain Team News & Injuries

Marc Pubill, Fermin Lopez, Sergio Gomez, Alex Baena, Miguel Gutierrez,

and Samu Omorodion have been on target with one goal each in the competition thus far.

Goalkeepers: Arnau Tenas, Joan Garcia, Alejandro Iturbe

Defenders: Marc Pubill, Juan Miranda, Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Jon Pacheco, Miguel Gutierrez, Cristhian Mosquera, Juanlu Sanchez

Midfielders: Pablo Barrios, Benat Turrientes, Alex Baena, Aimar Oroz, Adrian Bernabe

Forwards: Diego Lopez, Abel Ruiz, Fermin Lopez, Sergio Gomez, Samu Omorodion, Sergio Camello

Verdict

Japan Olympic v Spain Olympic

Japan have yet to lose a fixture at the Paris Olympics and is tipped to see off Spain with a BTTS victory and a 2-1 score.

BTTS Yes

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Japan Win 2-1

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