Our Japan vs China PR Prediction: 2-0
Japan vs China PR in the East Asian Championship is scheduled for an 11:24 GMT kick-off on Saturday July 12, 2025. We anticipate a close game, with Japan securing a 1-0 win thanks to a crucial moment of quality against China PR.
This Japan vs China PR prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Japan's Last Match – Japan vs Hong Kong
Japan will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 6-1 East Asian Championship victory over Hong Kong on July 8. In that match, Japan saw 69% of the ball and 16 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Japan | 69% | 0 (16) | 2.04 | 58 |
Hong Kong | 31% | 0 (3) | 0.17 | 26 |
China PR's Last Match – South Korea vs China PR
China PR will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-3 East Asian Championship defeat at the hands of South Korea on July 7. In that match, China PR controlled 44% of possession and managed 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
South Korea | 56% | 0 (6) | 2.05 | 57 |
China PR | 44% | 0 (0) | 0.21 | 26 |
Japan vs China PR Stats
Key Stats
| Japan | China PR | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.95 | Attacking Strength | 0.5 |
| 0.2 | Defence Strength | 0.49 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.9 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Japan are averaging 2.9 goals scored and 0.4 conceded per match, while China PR average 0.7 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.