Japan v Indonesia Tips

Group winners Japan have won back-to-back games versus Indonesia in recent history, each by at least a two-goal margin. Indonesia were heavily beaten 5-1 in their last away trips versus 2nd place Australia, and even with nothing at stake for either side here, the hosts should still prove their quality with a comfortable win today.

Japan have already qualified for the World Cup, but they have now gone two matches without a win in the qualifiers. Indonesia have now won three of their last four matches, so they look good value in taking a point in Japan heading into their final match.

These sides have been Over +2.50 in back-to-back meetings in recent history, with four goals being scored on each occasion. Indonesia have been Over +2.50 in their last 3 away trips in this group stage, including a 5-1 defeat to Australia last time out while on their travels. With both teams here already qualifying, I think we could see a wide open game today with both sides on the scoresheet.

Asian World Cup Qualifying soccer match, Japan vs Indonesia. Both teams have scored NO in three of the last four matches between Japan and Indonesia. Both teams have scored NO in eight of Japan's last ten matches. Both teams have scored NO in seven of Indonesia's last nine matches. My prediction for this match is Both Teams to Score NO.

Japan won 3-1 at the beginning of last year, the last time they hosted Indonesia. The visitors have now scored in 4 consecutive group games ahead of this, and in all of their away trips in this group stage as well. With both sides already qualifying and nothing to play for today, I think there could be goals at both ends here.

Tomorrow (morning for Europe), Japan faces Indonesia. The Japanese have won over 90% of their last 15 home matches, while Indonesia has won one of their last six away matches. I think it's pretty easy to say Japan, but I want to go as far as Japan to win to nil (1 or 2).

Japan won their last two meetings against Indonesia by an aggregate score of 7-1. Regardless, I reckon the visitors could score. They won their last two fixtures.