Asian Games: Japan vs Nepal Match Preview Odds & Predictions
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Japan will lock horns with Nepal in the Asian Games on Saturday. Japan have lost their last five games, while Nepal have won once in their last five. The two teams have met once, and Nepal won. Can Nepal win here to add to their previous win? Below are previews, betting tips, and odds.
Japan Preview
Japan lost their last game by 48 runs against Afghanistan, making it their sixth consecutive loss. This team has been disappointing in recent matches, losing their last six games: to Qatar by three wickets, the United Arab Emirates by eight wickets, Oman by nine wickets, Hong Kong by four wickets, and India by two runs. Their last loss came in their last game, by 48 runs against Afghanistan. They currently sit 3rd in Group A with 0 points after one match.
Japan XI
Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Rohit Paudel, Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sundeep Jora, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi.
Nepal Preview
Nepal won by five wickets in their last game against Afghanistan, ending their four-game losing streak. In their last outing, Afghanistan batted first but were limited to 102 runs by strong Nepali bowling. When Nepal came to bat, they lost three early wickets, but fortunately they met the target and scored the winning run with three overs left. This team has lost four of their last five games, putting them in poor form. They currently sit 2nd in Group A with two points from one match played.
Nepal XI
Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, Alexander Shirai-Patmore, Ibrahim Takahashi, Declan Suzuki, Reo Sakurano-Thomas, Tsuyoshi Takada, Makoto Taniyama, Wataru Miyauchi, Charlie Hara-Hinze, Kohei Kubota.
Japan vs Nepal Prediction
Both teams have struggled recently, but Nepal will find a way to dominate here because they have won once in their last five games, while Japan have lost their last five matches. Not only that, but the teams have met only once, and Nepal won. With this, I believe Nepal will make it two wins in two games here over Japan. I predict Nepal will win the toss, with 1xBet offering odds of 1.95.
