Our Scotland vs Japan Prediction: 0-2
Scotland vs Japan in the International Match is scheduled for an 17:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 28, 2026. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 0-2 for the match between Scotland and Japan.
This Scotland vs Japan 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
Scotland's Last Match – Scotland vs Denmark
Determined to maintain their recent success, Scotland must win following their 4-2 Europe - World Cup Qualifying victory against Denmark on November 18. In that match, Scotland saw 30% of the ball and created 7 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Scotland | 30% | 7 (5) | 1.73 | 25 |
 Denmark | 70% | 12 (3) | 2.13 | 78 |
Japan's Last Match – Japan vs Bolivia
Japan will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-0 International Match triumph against Bolivia on November 18. In that match, Japan controlled 54% of possession and managed 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Japan | 54% | 0 (6) | 1.7 | 23 |
 Bolivia | 46% | 0 (0) | 0.33 | 13 |
Scotland vs Japan Stats
Key Stats
| Scotland | Japan | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.63 | Attacking Strength | 0.93 |
| 1.87 | Defence Strength | 0.47 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 2.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Scotland are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Japan average 2.5 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.