Will Japan win? Bahrain vs Japan Prediction
On Tuesday evening at the Bahrain National Stadium in Riffa, the second-round match of the third stage of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers will take place, where Bahrain will host Japan. Here’s a prediction for this match from the experts at Dailysports.
Bahrain
Known as the "Pearl Divers," Bahrain has been a regular participant in the AFC Asian Cup since 2004. Their standout performance came in that debut tournament when they secured fourth place. This winter, they advanced from their group at the AFC Asian Cup but were knocked out in the first playoff round by Japan in a 1-3 defeat.
In the previous stage of World Cup qualifying, Bahrain finished second in their group, trailing the UAE by five points but ahead of Yemen by six. They lost only once, at home to the UAE (0-2), while securing three wins. In the first round of the current stage, Bahrain pulled off a stunning upset by beating Australia away, scoring the lone goal in the 89th minute.
Japan
Japan is rightfully regarded as one of Asia’s strongest teams, regularly participating in World Cups and delivering impressive performances. At the last World Cup, they topped a group that included Spain and Germany, only to be eliminated by Croatia in a penalty shootout. This winter, they reached the AFC Asian Cup quarterfinals, where they lost to Iran.
In the second stage of World Cup qualifying, Japan easily progressed, winning all six matches and keeping clean sheets against North Korea, Syria, and Myanmar. In the first round of the third stage, Japan hosted China and demolished them 7-0 in a commanding performance.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- At the AFC Asian Cup, Japan defeated Bahrain 3-1 in the playoffs.
- Japan has won their last three matches against Bahrain.
- The "Over 2.5 Goals" bet has hit in two of the last five encounters.
Bahrain vs Japan Prediction
Bookmakers have set a very low odds of 1.25 for Japan’s victory. We believe Bahrain could surprise in this match, so betting on the outcome may not be the best approach. Our recommendation is to bet on “Total Under 3.5 Goals” at odds of 1.60.
