Japan
Sweden
Resumen del equipo
In their latest World Cup encounter, Japan faced Tunisia and secured a convincing 4-0 victory. This win marked a strong performance, showcasing their attacking prowess while maintaining solid defensive organization.
Match statistics (Tunisia vs Japan):
Resumen del equipo
Sweden's most recent World Cup match ended in disappointment as they were defeated 5-1 by the Netherlands. This loss highlighted defensive vulnerabilities that they will need to address moving forward.
Match statistics (Netherlands vs Sweden):
In a tightly contested match, Japan and Sweden played to a 1-1 draw in their final group stage encounter at the World Cup. Daizen Maeda opened the scoring for Japan in the 56th minute, but Anthony Elanga equalized for Sweden just six minutes later, ensuring both teams left with a point.
The match showcased a balanced statistical battle, with Japan edging possession at 52% compared to Sweden's 48%. However, Sweden was more aggressive in attack, registering 11 total shots to Japan's 8, and managing 5 shots on target against Japan's 3. The Swedes also earned 8 corners, significantly more than Japan's 2, indicating their attacking intent.
Defensively, Japan faced a challenging match, committing 20 fouls, while Sweden had 11. The physicality of the game was reflected in the disciplinary record, with Japan receiving 1 yellow card and Sweden 2. Key moments included Maeda's goal, which was initially met with jubilation before Elanga's swift response, demonstrating the ebb and flow of the match.
As the tournament progresses, both teams will reflect on this draw as a missed opportunity to secure a vital win, but they will also take away lessons from a match that was rich in tactical nuances and competitive spirit.
Japan has shown strong form in their last two matches, winning against Tunisia with a score of 4-0 and drawing with the Netherlands 2-2. This gives them an average of 3 goals scored per game in their last 10 matches. On the other hand, Sweden's recent form has been less impressive, suffering a heavy defeat against the Netherlands (1-5) but bouncing back with a win against Tunisia (5-1). They also have an average of 3 goals scored per game in their last 10 matches, but they have conceded 6 goals in their last two outings.
In their head-to-head encounters, Japan and Sweden have played once, resulting in a 1-1 draw. This match indicates a balanced rivalry, with both teams capable of scoring. In terms of statistics from their last match, Japan had 3 shots on target and 20 fouls, while Sweden had 5 shots on target and 11 fouls. Japan maintained 52% possession, slightly edging out Sweden's 48%. The corner count favored Sweden with 8 corners compared to Japan's 2, suggesting a more aggressive attacking approach from the Swedes.
Both teams are expected to adopt a cautious approach, focusing on solid defensive structures while looking for opportunities to counter-attack. Japan may utilize their speed on the flanks, while Sweden could rely on set-pieces to capitalize on their height advantage.
Z. Suzuki
G
T. Tomiyasu
D
K. Itakura
D
H. Ito
D
R. Doan
M
K. Sano
M
A. Tanaka
M
K. Nakamura
M
J. Ito
F
D. Kamada
F
A. Ueda
F
K. Nordfeldt
G
G. Lagerbielke
D
I. Hien
D
V. Lindelof
D
J. Karlstrom
M
A. Bernhardsson
M
B. Nygren
M
Y. Ayari
M
G. Gudmundsson
M
V. Gyökeres
F
A. Isak
F
