Australia vs Japan Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 05.06.2025

• Date and Time: Thursday, June 5, 2025, 12:10 GMT+1
• Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth, Australia

Australia vs Japan Preview and Team News

Australia Team News

Following the wins over Indonesia (5-1) and China (0-2), Australia have made a major step forward towards finishing second in the group stage. After a series of three draws, it seemed they were slightly off track, but now the hopes are high for the hosts.

Australia are aiming for their sixth consecutive World Cup appearance, and a Thursday victory would almost certainly guarantee them a spot in the 2026 WC. Doing so won’t be easy against Japan, who are arguably the strongest team in Asia.

Jackson Irvine, one of the major architects of Australia against Indonesia and China, won’t feature due to an injury. This will be a major blow for them, as he scored three goals in their previous two matches. 

Australia predicted lineup vs Japan

Australia predicted lineup vs Japan (3-4-2-1): Ryan; Degenek, Burgess, Circati; Miller, Baccus, Metcalfe, Davidson; Boyle, Taggart; Borrello. 

Japan Team News

Japan are already guaranteed to take part in the upcoming World Cup. With 20 points in eight games, they’ve collected phenomenal stats, scoring 24 and conceding only two from China and Australia.

In the recent decade, Japan have emerged as one of the major powerhouses not only in Asia, but the world. Their team consists of technically gifted players, including Kaoru Mitoma, Takefusa Kubo and Daichi Kamada. Their style and attacking prowess are fun to watch at every tournament.

With the visitors already guaranteed a berth in the 2026 WC, a large portion of key players were left out of the squad. Nevertheless, Wataru Endo, Keito Nakamura, Daichi Kamada and Kubo are still expected to play from the first minute.

Japan predicted lineup vs Australia

Japan predicted lineup vs Australia (3-4-2-1): Suzuki; Nagatomo, Machida, Seko; Kubo, Endo, Kamada, Nakamura; Ohashi, Suzuki; Machino. 

Australia vs Japan Prediction 

• Pick: Australia or Draw
• Odds: 1.48 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: Australia 1-1 Japan

The hosts are in a comfortable position, and even if they don’t win their remaining two matches, they can still qualify for the World Cup. However, Saudi Arabia, their closest rivals, have had a terrible campaign and it’s likely they will finish in third.

If we take a look at H2H records between these two, Japan have had better results. However, given the current situation, the visitors won’t play with full force, which will give Australia plenty of opportunities.

While a victory looks difficult, we anticipate the host to grab at least a point here. Therefore, our first pick for this clash would be Australia or a draw. 

Australia vs Japan Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Under 2.5 Goals
• Odds: 1.66 (22Bet)

Australia are not known for their aggressive offence and with Jackson Irvine sidelined, they will struggle even more. Also, in terms of xG, they barely exceed a low 1.1, and the creation of dangerous opportunities is a massive concern for the hosts.

Japan, without their main players, may also have trouble in the offence, and with everything secured, they don’t need to waste more energy. Rather, we think it will be a slow game with minimal chances on both ends.

Four out of the previous five H2Hs produced fewer than three balls netted. We think the same will happen here, and our second pick is under 2.5 goals. 

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