Japan vs Bahrain prediction and betting tips on March 20, 2025
Game Prediction
In the 7th round of the World Cup qualification in Asia on March 20, 2025, a match between the national teams of Japan and Bahrain will take place. The intrigue is nominal, but the hosts can secure the first place on their home ground.
Our prediction for the Japan vs Bahrain match
The Japanese national team is the flagship of continental football. Since 1998, the team has consistently played in the World Cups, repeatedly reaching the playoffs, including in Qatar. Yet, they were eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Asian Cup at the start of the last year. In that tournament, they advanced to the playoffs after defeating Bahrain, who had surprised many by winning against Malaysia and Jordan in the group stage.
In this round of qualification, Bahrain started with a sensational victory - 1-0 against Australia. However, they then ended three matches in draws and lost to both Japan and China. Nevertheless, they managed to win the Arabian Gulf Cup at the end of December and the beginning of January. Meanwhile, Hajime Moriyasu's squad dropped points only once, drawing 1-1 with another nominal favorite, Australia. Hence, their place in the World Cup is practically assured.
On average, the Japanese score 3.6 goals, conceding only 0.2 in return. Their opponent has a negative goal ratio of 1.3/1.5.
Japan vs Bahrain: Key Stats and Trends
- Japan has not won one match out of the last six.
- 20% of the national team's matches end with goals from both sides and an average total of 3.8 goals per match.
- Bahrain has won four out of the last five matches, all within the Arabian Gulf Cup.
- 50% of the team's matches end with goals from both sides and an average total of 2.8 goals per match.
Japan vs Bahrain: Possible Starting Line-ups
Japan (possible line-up): Suzuki - Machida, Itakura, Seko - Nakamura, Minamino, Kubo, Tanaka, Endo, Ito - Ogawa
Bahrain (possible line-up): Lutfallah - Al-Khalasi, Benadi, Baker, Al-Shamsan - Marhoon, Saeed, Haram, Ali Madan - Al-Hathal, Al-Aswad
Previous Matches: Japan vs Bahrain
5-0 in September marked the fourth victory for the Japanese in head-to-head encounters.
Free Prediction for the Japan vs Bahrain match
The home favorite lacks motivation, but that's no reason to drop points in front of their fans. The hosts will win with a "-2.5 goals" handicap (odds: 1.94).
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the World Cup qualification standings in Asia.