Brazil
Japan
Japan
Brazil
Japan
Brazil
Japan
Brazil
Brazil
Japan
Teamübersicht
In their latest World Cup match, Brazil hosted Scotland and secured a convincing 3-0 victory. This win continues their strong performance in the tournament, showcasing their attacking prowess.
Match statistics (Scotland vs Brazil):
Teamübersicht
Japan faced Sweden in their last World Cup outing, where they managed to secure a 1-1 draw. Despite the draw, Japan showed resilience and will be looking to improve their performance against Brazil.
Match statistics (Japan vs Sweden):
In a thrilling Round of 32 encounter, Brazil overcame an early deficit to defeat Japan 2-1, securing their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup. After trailing at halftime, Brazil's second-half resurgence was marked by two goals from Casemiro and Gabriel Martinelli.
Japan took the lead in the 29th minute through Kaishu Sano, who capitalized on a defensive lapse. However, Brazil dominated possession throughout the match, holding 69% of the ball and registering 19 total shots compared to Japan's 5. This statistical superiority began to tell as the match progressed.
The turning point came shortly after the break when Casemiro equalized in the 56th minute with a well-placed shot, assisted by Gabriel. Brazil continued to press, creating multiple chances, and their persistence paid off when Martinelli sealed the victory with a goal in the dying moments of the game.
Despite Brazil's commanding performance, Japan's resilience was evident, as they committed 13 fouls and received three yellow cards. Brazil, on the other hand, maintained composure with only two yellow cards. The match showcased Brazil's attacking prowess and tactical depth, setting the stage for a promising tournament ahead.
Brazil comes into this match with a strong recent form, having won 3 out of their last 4 matches, scoring a total of 7 goals and conceding only 1. Their attacking prowess is evident with an average of 2.33 goals per game in their last 3 matches. In contrast, Japan has also shown solid form, winning 2 out of their last 3 matches, scoring 7 goals while conceding 3, averaging 2.33 goals per game as well. This sets the stage for an intriguing matchup.
In their head-to-head encounters, Brazil has dominated Japan, winning 4 out of the last 5 matches, with an average of 3.20 goals per game. Brazil's last match against Japan ended in a 2-1 victory, where they showcased their attacking strength with 19 total shots and a possession rate of 69%. Japan, on the other hand, managed only 5 shots and 31% possession in that match, indicating a significant disparity in offensive and defensive capabilities.
In terms of tactical expectations, Brazil is likely to dominate possession and utilize their width to stretch Japan's defense. They will aim to exploit the flanks with quick wingers, while Japan may focus on counter-attacks, looking to capitalize on any defensive lapses from Brazil.
Alisson
G
Danilo
D
Marquinhos
D
Gabriel
D
Douglas Santos
D
Bruno Guimaraes
M
Casemiro
M
Lucas Paqueta
M
Rayan
F
M. Cunha
F
Vinicius Junior
F
Z. Suzuki
G
A. Seko
D
K. Itakura
D
H. Ito
D
Y. Sugawara
M
A. Tanaka
M
D. Kamada
M
K. Nakamura
M
R. Doan
F
D. Maeda
F
A. Ueda
F
