Australia vs Japan Prediction 5 June 2025

Australia VS Japan    Livescore / H2H stats and Live Streaming
Time:05-06-2025 19:10 Thursday
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Goaloo Analysis
The last official encounter between Australia and Japan occurred on October 15, 2024, resulting in a 1-1 draw. In that match, Japan controlled 58% of the possession, while Australia managed 42%. Japan dominated the corner kicks, earning 9 to Australia’s 0. The match featured 13 fouls by Japan and 9 by Australia, with Japan receiving no yellow cards compared to Australia’s 4. Additionally, Japan had 4 shots on target, while Australia did not register any. Overall, the two teams have faced each other 13 times, with Australia winning 2 matches, Japan winning 6, and 5 ending in draws. The total goals scored stand at 16 for Australia and 21 for Japan, with an average of 2.85 goals per match. Notably, while the first half tends to see fewer goals (averaging 0.46), the second half experiences a significant increase, averaging 2.38 goals, suggesting that both teams are more effective in scoring as the match progresses.

Goaloo Prediction
In their head-to-head encounters, Australia and Japan have played 13 matches, with Australia winning 2, Japan winning 6, and 5 ending in draws. Given Japan's strong performance in these matchups, along with their ability to secure results away from home, the prediction is for Japan to cover the Handicap (+1). This reflects confidence in Japan's capability to either win or draw the match, ensuring a positive outcome against Australia.

Pick: Japan Handicap (+1)