Japan vs New Zealand prediction
Japan
Monday, 5 October 2026
2:1Half time 1 : 1Kirin Cup
New Zealand
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Japan vs New Zealand: preview and prediction
Japan take on New Zealand on Monday 5 October (10:30). It's the final of the Kirin Cup. Last time out Japan were held to a goalless draw at home by Ecuador, and New Zealand drew 1-1 at Panama. Japan haven't lost any of their last three at home.
Japan: form and key numbers
Over the last three matches it has been two wins, one draw and no defeats, averaging 1.7 goals for and 0.7 against. Last time out they were held to a goalless draw by Ecuador; before that came a 2-1 win at home to Venezuela and a 3-1 win at home to Uruguay.
Japan are unbeaten in three. At home they've won two of three recently (5 scored, 2 conceded).
- HEcuador0-0D
- HVenezuela2-1W
- HUruguay3-1W
Japan: last 3 results in all competitions, newest first.
New Zealand: form and key numbers
Their last three in all competitions read one win, two draws and no defeats, at 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per game. Last time out they drew 1-1 with Panama; before that came a 3-0 win away at China and a 2-2 draw away at Palestine.
New Zealand are unbeaten in three. On the road they've won one of three recently (6 scored, 3 conceded).
- APanama1-1D
- AChina3-0W
- APalestine2-2D
New Zealand: last 3 results in all competitions, newest first.
Japan vs New Zealand: match analysis
Home and away form points to Japan: Japan have won two of their last three at home, New Zealand one of their last three on the road.
We make Japan favourites at 47%, with New Zealand on 25% and the draw at 28%. They're favoured rather than expected to stroll it.
- 1.72.0
- 0.71.0
- 1.81.0
On goals, it expects around 2.8 in the game: 1.8 for Japan and 1.0 for New Zealand. Over 2.5 goals is 53% and both teams scoring 52%.
Their recent games have averaged 2.7 goals.
Every market at a glance
- ResultJapan win47%
- Double chanceJapan or draw75%
- GoalsOver 2.553%
- Both teams to scoreYes52%
- Clean sheetJapan38%
- CornersJapan 4.8 · New Zealand 4.18.9 expected
- Cards4.2 yellows expectedRed 15%
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