Our Japan vs Bahrain Prediction: 0-0
Japan vs Bahrain in the Asia - World Cup Qualifying is scheduled for an 10:35 GMT kick-off on Thursday March 20, 2025. A cagey affair is expected, with a 0-0 draw being the most probable result given both teams' defensive approach.
This Japan vs Bahrain 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 – China PR vs Japan
Japan will want to continue their winning form after a 3-1 Asia - World Cup Qualifying victory over China PR, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Japan saw 61% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
China PR | 39% | 2 (3) | 0.58 | 21 |
Japan | 61% | 6 (4) | 1.01 | 61 |
Bahrain's Last Match – Oman vs Bahrain
Bahrain will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-1 Gulf Cup victory over Oman on January 4. In that match, Bahrain controlled 54% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oman | 46% | 0 (1) | 0.39 | 29 |
Bahrain | 54% | 0 (3) | 1.76 | 50 |
Japan vs Bahrain Stats
Key Stats
| Japan | Bahrain | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.57 | Attacking Strength | 1.03 |
| 0.33 | Defence Strength | 0.08 |
| 2.8 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 9/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 3.6 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Japan are averaging 3.6 goals scored and 0.2 conceded per match, while Bahrain average 1.3 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Japan 36-2
Bahrain 13-15
What are the odds for this match?
Japan to win: @1.09
Draw: @10
Bahrain to win: @23