Japan vs Bahrain prediction, H2H and probable lineups - March 20, 2025
As part of the Asian World Cup qualifying cycle, a match between Japan and Bahrain will take place. The encounter is set to be held in Saitama on Thursday, March 20. The game is scheduled to kick off at 11:35 Central European Time. I suggest betting on the game's productivity.
Match preview
The Japanese national team is traditionally considered one of the strongest teams in Asia. The Japanese have a good balance between attack and defense, with many players featuring in top European clubs.
Japan can already secure their place in the World Cup finals with a win against Bahrain, but it's only a matter of time. The team confidently leads their group, having scored 22 goals in six matches.
The Bahrain national team is a tough opponent, but they are not as strong as Japan. The team has a few experienced players, but overall they cannot boast the same lineup as the Japanese.
The team has collected six points and is just one point behind Australia, who are in second place. If they manage to take points in the match against Japan, it will be a significant boost in their fight for a World Cup spot.
Match facts
- Japan has not lost since February last year.
- Bahrain has lost only one of their last six matches.
- Japan averages 3.4 goals per game when playing at home, while Bahrain averages 2 goals per game when playing away.
Probable lineups
- Japan: Suzuki, Seko, Itakura, Machida, Ito, Endo, Kamada, Nakamura, Minamino, Mitoma, Furuhashi.
- Bahrain: Luftalla, Dhiyah, Benaddi, Al-Shamsan, Bager, Al-Khalasi, Haram, Maroun, Al-Katal, Al-Aswad, Madan.
H2H
The Japanese have defeated Bahrain in the last four head-to-head matches.
Prediction
Japan looks like the clear favorite in this match. I think the game will be productive, and I will bet on the total over 2.5 goals.
