South Korea vs Japan Prediction

    🔈How will refereeing decisions affect the course and outcome of the match? We will find out all about this over the 90 minutes of the match between the teams South Korea and Japan. The confrontation of the EAFF E-1 Football Championship tournament is scheduled for 10:24 on 15 July. As of today, bookmakers have set the following odds for wins: and .

    Head-to-Head

    📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams South Korea and Japan:

    • played 16 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 6, for the away team - 7, draws - 3;
    • number of goals - 22 against 27;
    • average total in the 1st half - 1.19, in the 2nd half - 1.88;
    • average total goals in the match - 3.06.

    H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

    36%
    4 Wins
    18%
    2 Draws
    45%
    5 Wins
    Total games
    11
    Total Goals Avg
    3.64
    Both teams scored
    64%
    1.73
    Total average
    1.91
    1.27
    Yellow cards
    1.18
    Last matches
    15.07.25
    East Asian Championship
    South Korea
    South Korea
    Japan
    Japan
    0.67
    0.17
    11
    2
    12
    13
    2
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0.67
    0.17
    11
    2
    12
    13
    2
    2
    27.07.22
    East Asian Championship
    Japan
    Japan
    South Korea
    South Korea
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    3
    0
    0
    0
    3
    0
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    25.03.21
    Int. Friendly Games
    Japan
    Japan
    South Korea
    South Korea
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    3
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    18.12.19
    East Asian Championship
    South Korea
    South Korea
    Japan
    Japan
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    16.12.17
    East Asian Championship
    Japan
    Japan
    South Korea
    South Korea
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    1
    4
    1
    3
    0
    1
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    South Korea Team Overview

    The team's most recent official match took place on 11 July 2025 as part of the EAFF E-1 Football Championship tournament (home team - South Korea, away team - Hong Kong). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.

    Here's the game statistics (South Korea vs Hong Kong):

    • ball possession: 78% vs 22%;
    • corner kicks: 7 vs 1;
    • fouls: 9 vs 8;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
    • shots on target: 6 vs 0.

    ✅The South Korea team has already started their championship performance, but it's too early to talk about any statistics. So let's take a look at the results of the last 10 official matches (including this season's games).

    During this time, the team has won 7 victories, drew 3 times, and suffered 0 defeats. They managed to delight the fans with 22 goals, averaging 2.2 goals per game. It is worth noting that at home, the team averages 2.33 goals per match. Regarding goals conceded, the average is 0.6 goals over the same period.

    Match Results: South Korea

    Last matches
    04.06.26
    Int. Friendly Games
    South Korea
    South Korea
    El Salvador
    El Salvador
    1.15
    0.14
    8
    2
    17
    20
    4
    1
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    1.15
    0.14
    8
    2
    17
    20
    4
    1
    W
    31.05.26
    Int. Friendly Games
    South Korea
    South Korea
    Trinidad and Tobago
    Trinidad and Tobago
    3.76
    0.07
    7
    1
    13
    8
    1
    3
    5
    0
    2
    0
    3
    0
    3.76
    0.07
    7
    1
    13
    8
    1
    3
    W
    31.03.26
    Int. Friendly Games
    Austria
    Austria
    South Korea
    South Korea
    0.39
    0.71
    4
    6
    11
    9
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    0.39
    0.71
    4
    6
    11
    9
    1
    0
    L
    28.03.26
    Int. Friendly Games
    South Korea
    South Korea
    Ivory Coast
    Ivory Coast
    1.07
    3.22
    7
    5
    8
    7
    0
    0
    0
    4
    0
    2
    0
    2
    1.07
    3.22
    7
    5
    8
    7
    0
    0
    L
    18.11.25
    Int. Friendly Games
    South Korea
    South Korea
    Ghana
    Ghana
    1.25
    0.46
    5
    3
    11
    12
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    1.25
    0.46
    5
    3
    11
    12
    1
    1
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    Japan Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 12 July 2025 as part of the EAFF E-1 Football Championship tournament (home team - Japan, away - China). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.

    Here are the match stats (Japan vs China):

    • ball possession: 62% vs 38%;
    • corner kicks: 9 vs 2;
    • fouls: 11 vs 15;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 7 vs 3.

    ⚠️The visiting team is Japan. They haven't had many matches this season, so let's look at the statistics from the last 10 official matches.

    During this time, the team has 7 wins and 1 losses, and 2 draws. Average goals: they score an average of 2.6 per match (away - 2.25), and concede an average of 0.4.

    Match Results: Japan

    Last matches
    31.05.26
    Int. Friendly Games
    Japan
    Japan
    Iceland
    Iceland
    1.03
    0.34
    5
    1
    11
    9
    0
    2
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    1.03
    0.34
    5
    1
    11
    9
    0
    2
    W
    31.03.26
    Int. Friendly Games
    England
    England
    Japan
    Japan
    0.89
    0.58
    11
    1
    7
    13
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0.89
    0.58
    11
    1
    7
    13
    0
    2
    W
    28.03.26
    Int. Friendly Games
    Scotland
    Scotland
    Japan
    Japan
    0.89
    2.13
    3
    8
    7
    16
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0.89
    2.13
    3
    8
    7
    16
    0
    2
    W
    18.11.25
    JPN Kirin Challenge Cup
    Japan
    Japan
    Bolivia
    Bolivia
    1.68
    0.38
    2
    4
    11
    19
    2
    1
    3
    0
    1
    0
    2
    0
    1.68
    0.38
    2
    4
    11
    19
    2
    1
    W
    14.11.25
    JPN Kirin Challenge Cup
    Japan
    Japan
    Ghana
    Ghana
    0.97
    0.33
    4
    1
    14
    13
    0
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0.97
    0.33
    4
    1
    14
    13
    0
    0
    W
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    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 16;
    • home team wins - 6, away team wins - 7, draws - 3.

    Statistics: South Korea vs Japan

    • matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
    • wins: 2 vs 2;
    • win percentage: 100% vs 100%;
    • losses: 0 vs 0;
    • draws: 0 vs 0.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 7 vs 7;
    • losses: 0 vs 1;
    • draws: 3 vs 2.
    Trends
    • South Korea won with a +1.5 handicap in 9 of last 10 games against Japan.
    • South Korea won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 games against Japan (EAFF E-1 Football Championship).
    • South Korea won with a +1.5 handicap in last 21 home games.
    • South Korea won with a +1.5 handicap in last 16 games.
    • South Korea won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 games (EAFF E-1 Football Championship).
    • South Korea won with a +1.5 handicap in last 5 home games (EAFF E-1 Football Championship).
    👉Prediction: South Korea Handicap (+1.5) (odds: 1.3)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1.38, the guests - 1.69;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.06;
    • both teams scored: overall - 7; at the home team's field - 1.

    Statistics: South Korea vs Japan

    • average total in the tournament: 2.5 vs 4.5;
    • average total goals scored: 2.5 vs 4;
    • average total in the 1st half: 1.5 vs 3;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 1;
    • South Korea: average total at home in the tournament -  2.5;
    • Japan: average total away in the tournament - 0;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 2.2 (home - 2.33) vs 2.6 (away - 2.25).
    Trends
    • Japan have scored over 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 away games.
    👉Prediction: Japan Total goals Over (1.5) (odds: 1.85)

    Prediction on corners

    South Korea: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.5; at home field - 4.5;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.1; at home field - 6.17.

    Japan: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 8.5, away - 0;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7.6; away - 6.25.
    Trends
    • Under 10.5 corners in 10 of last 11 Japan away games.
    👉Prediction: Corners - Total Under (10.5) (odds: 1.66)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 16;
    • both teams scored all-time - 7 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 1 times.

    Statistics: South Korea vs Japan

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 0 vs 1;
    • number of BTTS matches for South Korea at home - 0 (0%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Japan away - 0 (0%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 3;
    • BTTS matches for South Korea at home - 3 (50%);
    • BTTS matches for Japan away - 1 (25%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (No) (odds: 1.83)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Over 1.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 South Korea games against Japan.
    • Over 1.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 South Korea games against Japan (EAFF E-1 Football Championship).
    • Over 1.5 goals scored in last 11 South Korea games.
    • Over 1.5 goals scored in last 6 South Korea home games.
    • Over 1.5 goals scored in last 5 South Korea games (EAFF E-1 Football Championship).
    • Over 1.5 goals scored in 12 of last 14 Japan games.
    • Over 1.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Japan away games.

    Our choice
    Total goals Over (1.5) at odds of -222*
    *The odds are relevant for the time of publication (13 July 2025, 11:24)

    Betting Tips: South Korea - Japan

    Japan have won
    japan-2in 9 of last 10 away games.
    Japan Win
    Bovada
    -112
    South Korea have won
    south-korea-1in 7 of last 8 games (EAFF E-1 Football Championship).
    south-korea-1in last 5 home games (EAFF E-1 Football Championship).
    South Korea Win
    Bovada
    +230
    South Korea have won the 1st half
    south-korea-1in 7 of last 8 games (EAFF E-1 Football Championship).
    1st Half South Korea Win
    Bovada
    +285
    Japan have won the 1st half
    japan-2in 6 of last 7 away games.
    1st Half Japan Win
    Bovada
    +150
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    South Korea - Japan Table position

    Final round
    gWDLGDPForm
    1.
    Japan
    Japan
    33009-19
    2.
    South Korea
    South Korea
    32015-16
    3.
    China
    China
    31021-53
    4.
    Hong Kong
    Hong Kong
    30031-90

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    6 - Wins
    3 - Draws
    1 - Lose
    Wins - 8
    Draw - 1
    Lose - 1
    10 matches
    Scored - 20
    Conceded - 7
    +13
    +22
    25 - Scored
    3 - Conceded
    6
    Wins
    8
    3
    Draws
    1
    1
    Lose
    1
    Goal difference
    20
    Scored
    25
    7
    Conceded
    3
    2.7
    Match goals average
    2.8
    2
    Goals scored per match on average
    2.5
    0.7
    Goals conceded per match on average
    0.3
    5
    Both teams scored
    2
    45'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    36'
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