Japan vs Brazil prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Friendly International
On November 14, 2026, Japan and Brazil will meet in a friendly between the national teams. Both sides will be looking to beat a strong opponent.
Japan vs Brazil: team and expert analysis
Japan once again made it out of the group at the World Cup and took the lead against their upcoming opponents, but eventually lost. In September, they beat Uruguay and Venezuela in friendlies, then won the Kirin Cup in October, defeating Ecuador (on penalties after a 0-0 draw) and New Zealand.
After beating their upcoming opponents in the summer, Brazil lost to Norway in the round of 16. However, Ancelotti kept his job and is preparing his players for their next competitive fixtures. So far, they have recorded a draw and a win against Australia and thrashed India 4-0.
The Far Eastern side score an average of 1.9 goals and concede just 0.7. The South American powerhouse score 2.7 goals per game and concede one.
Previous matches: Japan vs Brazil
Vinícius and company have won seven of their last eight head-to-head meetings, losing just once.
Both sides will be aiming to come out on top. Our pick is over 2.5 total goals (odds: 1.70).
Japan vs Brazil: key stats and trends
- Japan have won three of their last four matches in regulation time
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Japan's matches, with an average of 2.6 goals per game
- Brazil have won five of their last seven matches
- Both teams have scored in 70% of Brazil's matches, with an average of 3.7 goals per game
Japan vs Brazil: possible starting lineups
Japan are expected to line up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation: Junnosuke — Nakano, Seko, Hiroki Ito, Junnosuke Suzuki — Sano, Kamada — Doan, Kubo, Maeda — Ueda
Brazil are expected to line up in a 1-4-3-3 formation: Pedro Morisco — Matheuzinho, Marquinhos, Arthur Dias, Douglas Santos — Danilo Santos, Gabriel Bontempo, André Santos — Estêvão, Pedro, Vinícius Júnior
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