Australia vs Japan Betting Tips, H2H & Predictions

Australia continue to fight for their place in the 2026 World Cup as they welcome Group C leaders Japan to Optus Stadium for the third round of World Cup qualifiers.

Key Stats

• Australia have won their last two World Cup qualifying fixtures
• Japan have won six of their eight World Cup qualifying matches
• Japan have scored 24 goals in eight qualifying matches

Team Preview, Form and Standout Players

Australia’s most recent fixture was a 2-0 victory against China away from home. In what was an evenly contested affair, Australia managed to gain the upper-hand 16 minutes into the first-half, thanks to Irivine’s effort. Velupillay doubled the scoring 13 minutes later to secure all three points for Australia, who sit 2nd in the Group C table with 13 points from eight matches.

Japan continued their unbeaten World Cup qualification campaign with a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia last time out. A dominant display from Japan saw them register 12 shots on the Saudi Arabian goal and a possession percentage of 78, in comparison to the visitors one shot and 22% possession. Japan currently sit 1st in the Group C standings with 20 points from eight matches (six wins, two draws).

Takumi Minamino will be one to watch for this fixture. The Japanese forward has scored seven goals in his last 16 appearances for the national team.

Australia Preview

Australia predicted line-up: Ryan, Circati, Souttar, Burgess, Behich, Baccus, Irvine, Irankunda, Silvera, Goodwin, Duke

Australia are expected to have a full squad available for selection beading into the fixture.

Japan Preview

Japan predicted line-up: Suzuki, Taniguchi, Machida, Itakura, Doan, Endo, Morita, Mitoma, Kubo, Minamino, Ueda

Japan have no injuries or suspensions to report in anticipation of this fixture.

Head To Head

• 15th October 2024 - Japan 1-1 Australia
• 24th March 2022 - Australia 0-2 Japan
• 12th October 2021 - Japan 2-1 Australia
• 31st August 2017 - Japan 2-0 Australia
• 11th October 2016 - Australia 1-1 Japan

Where To Watch?

This match will broadcast live on OneFootball.

Betting Tips For Australia vs Japan

Our team of professional experts have decided that the best tip for this fixture is Australia to win. Odds on PariMatch of 2.70 means a bet of £10 has a potential return of £27.

(Odds subject to change)

Final Prediction

Australia 2-1 Japan