Ace Football previews the World Cup game between Tunisia and Japan who meet up on Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Tunisia are getting ready to clash with Japan on Sunday at Monterrey Stadium. The match is played as one of the games in round two of the group stage at the World Cup.
Tunisia rank number four with zero points after their opening match in the group, while Japan have one point as number two. Tunisia enter their upcoming game placed as number 45 in the FIFA world ranking. There is a bit of a gap to opponents Japan, who enter the game ranked number 18 in the world.
Form: Tunisia vs Japan
Tunisia Form
Tunisia endured a tough spell in their previous three matches, which brought three defeats. They lost 1-0 against Austria, before Belgium won 5-0, while Sweden claimed a victory in a 5-1 match. Tunisia claimed a modest three wins from their previous 10 internationals across all tournaments. They drew three of the games, whilst losing four.
Japan Form
Japan recorded a draw and two wins, as the won by 0-1 and 1-0 against England and Iceland, respectively. Last time out, Netherlands ended their streak as the match finished even 2-2. Japan were able to win six of their previous 10 internationals across all tournaments, while drawing three of the games. They suffered one defeat as well.
Betting facts for Tunisia and Japan
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Tunisia and Japan. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- Tunisia have lost the last 3 matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 3 of the last 4 Tunisia matches in the World Cup, the sum of goals was under 1.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Tunisia matches in the World Cup, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Tunisia matches in the World Cup, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Japan matches in the World Cup, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Japan have won 3 of the last 4 matches and the sum of goals was under 1.5
- Japan have won 3 of the last 4 matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- Japan have won 5 of the last 6 matches and the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Japan matches the sum of goals was under 1.5
Players on top: Tunisia vs Japan
Having scored just once lately for his country, Firas Chaouat will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Japan hope Daichi Kamada can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of two goals in his last six international matches.
Popular betting markets: Tunisia vs Japan
Full-time result
In their last 10 matches across all tournaments, Tunisia won three times, drew three and lost four times. Japan claimed six wins, drew three times and lost one in their last 10 games across all tournaments. Tunisia have gone through an impressive 8 games without losing even once as the home side. Japan are on a great streak of 8 matches without losing.
Both teams to score
Tunisia scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Japan scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive home games Tunisia played. Japan were able to win five of these matches without conceding a goal. Perhaps a number worth keeping in mind for an accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Tunisia’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.1 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Japan’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.5 goals in these matches. Japan scored at least once in their previous 8 matches on the bounce.
Recommended tip: Tunisia vs Japan
To summarize, the upcoming World Cup clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Tunisia vs Japan mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.
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