World Cup
Brazil vs Japan
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 - 18:00 (UK Time)
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Brazil vs Japan Prediction & Stats - World Cup 2026
Predictions
Brazil take on Japan in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 encounter on June 29 at Houston Stadium in Texas. Carlo Ancelotti's side enters the knockout stage after finishing top of Group C, while Hajime Moriyasu's Japan will look to continue their impressive campaign and book a place in the Round of 16.
Brazil collected seven points from their three group matches, opening with a 1-1 draw against Morocco before cruising to back-to-back 3-0 wins over Haiti and Scotland. Japan secured second place in Group F with five points, earning draws against the Netherlands (2-2) and Sweden (1-1) either side of a convincing 4-0 victory over Tunisia.
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Prediction for Brazil vs Japan in the 2026 World Cup
It is all or nothing. That is why the prediction below points to the best bet for this knockout-style World Cup clash.
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Eagle Predict Prediction
Brazil Win
Last updated on 29-06-2026.
Who is the favourite to win?
According to leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Brazil are the favourite to win, with 55% of the odds pointing to victory.
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🆚 Match: Brazil vs Japan
🏆 Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date: Monday, 29/06/2026
🕐 Time: 18:00 UK time
🏟️ Stadium: Houston Stadium
Brazil in the 2026 World Cup
Brazil come into this match with 3 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup. See the record for Seleção:
World Cup campaign
2 win(s), 1 draw(s), and 0 defeat(s)
Average: 2.33 point(s) per match
7 goals scored in the World Cup (2.33 per match)
1 goals conceded in the World Cup (0.33 per match)
Seleção in 2026:
13 win(s), 5 draw(s), and 7 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Raphinha with 5 goal(s)
Assists: Luiz Henrique with 3 assists
Latest results for Seleção
24/06/2026 18:00
19/06/2026 20:30
13/06/2026 18:00
06/06/2026 18:00
31/05/2026 17:30
Japan in the 2026 World Cup
Japan come into this clash with 3 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup.
See what Japan have done so far:
World Cup campaign:
1 win(s), 2 draw(s), and 0 defeat(s)
Average: 1.67 point(s) per match
7 goals scored in the World Cup (2.33 per match)
3 goals conceded in the World Cup (1 per match)
Japan in 2026
17 win(s), 4 draw(s), and 1 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Ayase Ueda with 8 goal(s)
Assists: Junya Ito with 10 assists
Latest results for Japan
25/06/2026 19:00
21/06/2026 00:00
14/06/2026 16:00
31/05/2026 06:25
31/03/2026 14:45
Brazil vs Japan: head-to-head advantage
Brazil have the advantage in the record against Japan.
In 4 meeting(s), the numbers are:
{team_a_name}: 3 win(s)
Japan: 1 win(s)
Draws: 0
In the 2026 World Cup, the head-to-head record is another factor to consider in the Brazil vs Japan prediction.
Probable lineups for Brazil vs Japan
Check the probable lineups below for the Brazil vs Japan prediction in the 2026 World Cup.
Brazil Probable XI: Alisson, Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, Guilherme Arana, Bruno Guimarães, João Gomes, Lucas Paquetá, Rodrygo, Vinícius Júnior, Endrick.
Japan Probable XI: Zion Suzuki, Yukinari Sugawara, Koki Machida, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Hiroki Ito, Wataru Endo, Hidemasa Morita, Ritsu Doan, Takefusa Kubo, Daichi Kamada, Ayase Ueda.
Other predictions for the match
In addition to the betting tip offered at the start of this article, see other good bets for Brazil vs Japan:
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5
Based on our research, Brazil vs Japan is shaping up to be a defensive match.
The stats suggest a careful approach from both teams, making under 2.5 goals a strong pick.
👉 Prediction: Under 9.5 Corners
We expect few corners in Brazil vs Japan, as neither team has generated many this season.
We recommend betting on under 9.5 corners, meaning the match must have 9 or fewer total corners for the bet to win.
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Stats
The statistics for The Canaries vs Japan that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3
League: 2.99
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 54%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 76%
Over 2.5+
67%
League: 56%
Cards
2
League: 2.75
Corners
9
League: 8.69
Home Team
Brazil
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
|
2.33 |
| Home |
W
D
|
2 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 2.5 | 3 |
| Scored | 2.33 | 2 | 3 |
| Conceded | 0.33 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.59 | 1.26 | 2.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.28 | 1.17 | 1.51 |
Away Team
Japan
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
D
|
1.67 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
W
D
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 2 | 4 |
| Scored | 2.33 | 1 | 3 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.14 | 0.95 | 1.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.11 | 1.54 | 0.9 |
Corners
9.66 / Match
+7% Corners / Match
Brazil received +7% more corners than Japan in the World Cup
9 / Match
Scotland
(6)
Haiti
(4)
Morocco
(6)(2)
Sweden
(5)
Tunisia
(4)
Netherlands
Cards
1.67 / Match
+406% Cards / Match
Brazil received +406% more cards than Japan in the World Cup
0.33 / Match
Scotland
(2)
Haiti
(1)
Morocco
(2)(1)
Sweden
(0)
Tunisia
(0)
Netherlands
Goals Scored
2.33 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
2.33 / Match
Scotland
(3)
Haiti
(3)
Morocco
(1)(1)
Sweden
(4)
Tunisia
(2)
Netherlands
Goals Conceded
0.33 / Match
+67%
Japan condeded +67% more goals than Brazil
1 / Match
Scotland
(0)
Haiti
(0)
Morocco
(1)(1)
Sweden
(0)
Tunisia
(2)
Netherlands
World Cup Standings
Group A
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mexico
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
South Africa
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 3 |
South Korea
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 |
Czech Republic
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 | 0.33 |
Group B
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Switzerland
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Canada
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 3 |
Bosnia-Herzegovina
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Qatar
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 1 | 0.33 |
Group C
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brazil
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Morocco
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 3 |
Scotland
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 |
Haiti
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
Group D
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
USA
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| 2 |
Australia
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 3 |
Paraguay
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Turkey
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 | 1 |
Group E
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Germany
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 2 |
Ivory Coast
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 3 |
Ecuador
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Curaçao
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 1 | 0.33 |
Group F
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Netherlands
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Japan
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 3 |
Sweden
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Tunisia
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | -10 | 0 | 0 |
Group G
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Belgium
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 2 |
Egypt
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 3 |
Iran
|
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 |
New Zealand
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 1 | 0.33 |
Group H
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Spain
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Cape Verde
|
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 3 |
Uruguay
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 4 |
Saudi Arabia
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 2 | 0.67 |
Group I
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
France
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
Norway
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 3 |
Senegal
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 |
Iraq
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | -11 | 0 | 0 |
Group J
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Argentina
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
Austria
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 3 |
Algeria
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Jordan
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 0 | 0 |
Group K
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Colombia
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Portugal
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 3 |
Congo DR
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Uzbekistan
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 0 | 0 |
Group L
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
England
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Croatia
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| 3 |
Ghana
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Panama
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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