Our Japan vs Hong Kong Prediction: 5-0
Japan vs Hong Kong in the East Asian Championship is scheduled for an 11:24 GMT kick-off on Tuesday July 8, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 5-0 for the match between Japan and Hong Kong.
This Japan vs Hong Kong 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 Indonesia
Japan must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 6-0 Asia - World Cup Qualifying victory over Indonesia in their last outing. In that match, Japan recorded 71% possession, firing 12 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Japan | 71% | 18 (12) | 3.89 | 60 |
Indonesia | 29% | 0 (0) | - | 9 |
Hong Kong's Last Match – Hong Kong vs India
Hong Kong will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers victory over India, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Hong Kong controlled 59% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hong Kong | 59% | 0 (4) | - | 60 |
India | 41% | 0 (3) | - | 57 |
Japan vs Hong Kong Stats
Key Stats
| Japan | Hong Kong | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.98 | Attacking Strength | 1.08 |
| 0 | Defence Strength | 1.38 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 3 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Japan are averaging 3.0 goals scored and 0.3 conceded per match, while Hong Kong average 1.4 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.