Our Japan vs Saudi Arabia Prediction: 1-0
Japan vs Saudi Arabia in the Asia - World Cup Qualifying is scheduled for an 10:35 GMT kick-off on Tuesday March 25, 2025. We anticipate a close game, with Japan securing a 1-0 win thanks to a crucial moment of quality against Saudi Arabia.
This Japan vs Saudi Arabia 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 Bahrain
Japan must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-0 Asia - World Cup Qualifying victory over Bahrain in their last outing. In that match, Japan recorded 61% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Japan | 61% | 7 (6) | 1.41 | 42 |
Bahrain | 39% | 5 (2) | 0.37 | 29 |
Saudi Arabia's Last Match – Saudi Arabia vs China PR
Saudi Arabia will look to carry forward their winning form after a 1-0 Asia - World Cup Qualifying success over China PR on March 20. In that match, Saudi Arabia had 80% possession and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Saudi Arabia | 80% | 13 (8) | 1.61 | 98 |
China PR | 20% | 0 (3) | 0.1 | 30 |
Japan vs Saudi Arabia Stats
Key Stats
| Japan | Saudi Arabia | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.74 | Attacking Strength | 0.82 |
| 0.25 | Defence Strength | 0.44 |
| 2.8 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 9/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 3.7 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Japan are averaging 3.7 goals scored and 0.2 conceded per match, while Saudi Arabia average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Japan 37-2
Saudi Arabia 13-13
What are the odds for this match?
Japan to win: @1.4
Draw: @4.333
Saudi Arabia to win: @9
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85