Our South Korea vs Japan Prediction: 1-0
South Korea vs Japan in the East Asian Championship is scheduled for an 11:24 GMT kick-off on Tuesday July 15, 2025. South Korea’s home form gives them the edge, and a single goal could be enough to earn them a 1-0 victory over Japan.
This South Korea 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
South Korea's Last Match – Hong Kong vs South Korea
South Korea will hope to extend their good run following a 2-0 East Asian Championship win against Hong Kong on July 11. In that match, South Korea recorded 78% possession and 6 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hong Kong | 22% | 0 (0) | 0.32 | 23 |
 South Korea | 78% | 0 (6) | 1.31 | 88 |
Japan's Last Match – Japan vs China PR
Japan will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-0 East Asian Championship victory over China PR on July 12. In that match, Japan recorded 62% possession, firing 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Japan | 62% | 0 (9) | 1.34 | 60 |
 China PR | 38% | 0 (3) | 0.61 | 21 |
South Korea vs Japan Stats
Key Stats
| South Korea | Japan | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.97 | Attacking Strength | 1 |
| 0 | Defence Strength | 0.49 |
| 2.4 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.3 | Average Scored | 2.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
South Korea are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Japan average 2.6 scored and 0.4 conceded per game.