Laura Rozo
On the third matchday of the group stage of the 2022 World Cup Qatar, Japan vs Spain will be a game not to be missed, as both teams will attempt to maintain their places and advance to the round of 16.
This will be a Group E match and a chance for the Samurai to get a ticket to the next round. Spain, which leads the group, doesn’t wish for any surprises and will be looking for the win from the very first minutes.
Today, at JefeBet, we bring you our analysis, predictions and other information on the clash between these two national teams that will surely have plenty of action on the scoreboard. Remember that there is a specific section in our website where you may check updates on the World Cup predictions.
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Predictions and Betting Preview for the Japan vs Spain World Cup Qatar 2022 Group Stage Match on December 1, 2022
- Where: Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar
- When: Thursday, November 1, 2022, 2:00 PM E.T.
- PointsBet Moneyline:Japan (+700) / Tie (+350) / Spain (-250)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-135), Under (+105).
- Both teams score: Yes (+110) / No (-130)
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Betting on Japan (3 points – currently in second place)
Japan’s team has had an up and down group stage. In their first match they surprisingly won against Germany, the group’s big favorite, but on the most recent matchday, the Japanese lost to Costa Rica, in a match that everyone expected to go to the Asians.
The match started very evenly and in fact, the ball possession percentage was mostly higher for the Japanese. In the face of several Japanese attacks, goalkeeper Keylor Navas and his defensive line responded effectively.
After a team move in the 79th minute, Keysher Fuller put the ball out of the reach of Shuichi Gonda’s hands. In this way, the Ticos went on top and achieved their first victory in the World Cup after the fateful 7-0 first match against Spain.
With this result, Japan is in second place in Group E with 3 points, just behind Spain. In this new clash between Japan and Spain, the blue samurai are expected to repeat the feat with the confidence of their defense and Daizen Maeda in attack.
Possible Japan lineup (4-2-3-1): Shuichi Gonda, Hiroki Sakai, Ko Itakura, Maya Yoshida, Yuto Nagatomo; Ao Tanaka, Wataru Endo, Junya, Daichi Kamada, Takefusa Kubo, Daizen Maeda.
Betting on Spain – 4 points – 1st place
The Spaniards enter this third game following a 1-1 draw with Germany in the previous matchday. The team led by Luis Enrique has demonstrated a very consistent level of play and is among those who have not yet disappointed in this year’s 2022 World Cup Qatar. They currently have 4 points and are leaders of the Group.
Spain performed well against the Germans; however, by virtue of Manuel Neuer and Germany’s attackers, they were unable to take the three points. The goalkeepers were the stars of the match. Although La Roja started the match in the 61st minute with a goal by Álvaro Morata, 20 minutes later the Germans equalized with a cross-shot by Niclas Füllkrug.
This new Japan vs Spain match will be a chance for the Spanish team to achieve its qualification without having to depend on anyone else. Their roster and style of play have definitely established them as a new favorite.
Possible Spain lineup (4-3-3): Unai Simon, Dani Carvajal, Rodri, Aymeric Laporte, Jordi Alba, Gavi, Sergio Busquets, Pedri, Ferran Torres, Marco Asensio, Dani Olmo.
JefeBet Prediction
For this new Group E clash between Japan vs Spain, we believe that it will be the Europeans who take the victory. The Spaniards should have no trouble defeating the Asian team, as they demonstrated in their most recent match against Germany that they have good attacking depth and a good defense at the back.
Prediction: Spain win 2-0.
