Brazil x Japan — World Cup 2026

Prediction, odds and stats for Brazil national football team vs Japan national football team at the 2026 World Cup. See the best Brazil vs Japan (Brazil x Japan) over/under bets and goal trend.

Date and venue

Date: Monday, June 29, 2026 at 02:00 PM (Brasilia time)

Stadium: NRG Stadium, Houston

Result

Final score: Brazil 2 x 1 Japan

Prediction, analysis & chances

Expected goals: 2.8. Over 2.5 tendency: 63%.

Match prediction and betting tips

For Brazil national football team vs Japan national football team, the GolStats model projects about 2.8 goals and an over 2.5 tendency of 63%. Brazil arrives with the stronger attack, averaging 3.0 goals per game in recent form. The head-to-head favors Brazil in recent meetings. See the full prediction below and simulate your bet with your bookmaker's odds.

Stats and recent form

Brazil: avg 3.0 goals/game, over 2.5 in 65%. Form: L W W W D.

Japan: avg 2.5 goals/game, over 2.5 in 40%. Form: L D W D W.

Brazil x Japan corner, card & goal statistics

Across 19 analysed Brazil games the average is 8.2 corners, over 9.5 in 21%; across 17 analysed Japan games the average is 7.4 corners, over 9.5 in 18%. Across 18 analysed Brazil games the average is 3.6 cards, over 4.5 in 28%; across 11 analysed Japan games the average is 2.5 cards, over 4.5 in 9%. Across 5 analysed Brazil games the average is 1.6 first-half goals, with a goal before the break in 80%; across 4 analysed Japan games the average is 0.8 first-half goals, with a goal before the break in 50%. Referee: Maurizio Mariani — 4.0 cards per game across 6 analysed matches.

See the full corner statistics (for/against and the 8.5 / 9.5 / 10.5 lines), card statistics (3.5 / 4.5 / 5.5 lines) and premium goal stats — both teams to score, clean sheet and over 3.5 — for Brazil and Japan on the Brazil x Japan stats page with the Pro plan or tokens.

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Recent meetings

In the last 4 meetings: 3 wins for Brazil, 0 draws and 1 win for Japan.

  • Tuesday, October 14, 2025 — Friendlies: Japan 3 x 2 Brazil
  • Monday, June 6, 2022 — Friendlies: Japan 0 x 1 Brazil
  • Friday, November 10, 2017 — Friendlies: Japan 1 x 3 Brazil
  • Saturday, June 15, 2013 — Confederations Cup: Brazil 3 x 0 Japan

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Brazil x Japan?

The match kicks off on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 02:00 PM (Brasilia time).

Where is Brazil x Japan played?

The match is at NRG Stadium, Houston, at the 2026 World Cup.

What is the goals prediction for Brazil x Japan?

The model projects 2.8 total goals. Over 2.5 tendency: 63%.

How many corners in Brazil x Japan?

Across 19 analysed Brazil games the average is 8.2 corners, over 9.5 in 21%; across 17 analysed Japan games the average is 7.4 corners, over 9.5 in 18%. Full corner stats — for/against and the 8.5, 9.5 and 10.5 lines — are on the stats page with the Pro plan.

How many cards in Brazil x Japan?

Across 18 analysed Brazil games the average is 3.6 cards, over 4.5 in 28%; across 11 analysed Japan games the average is 2.5 cards, over 4.5 in 9%. Full card stats — for/against and the 3.5, 4.5 and 5.5 lines — are on the stats page with the Pro plan.

Who referees Brazil x Japan?

Maurizio Mariani. Across 6 analysed games he averages 4.0 cards per match, over 4.5 in 33%. The card projection adjusted for the referee is on the stats page with the Pro plan.

How many first-half goals in Brazil x Japan?

Across 5 analysed Brazil games the average is 1.6 first-half goals, with a goal before the break in 80%; across 4 analysed Japan games the average is 0.8 first-half goals, with a goal before the break in 50%. The first-half projection — expected goals per side and the over 0.5 and 1.5 lines — is on the stats page with the Pro plan.

What is the form of Brazil and Japan?

Brazil: avg 3.0 goals/game (recent: L-W-W-W-D). Japan: avg 2.5 goals/game (recent: L-D-W-D-W).

What is the head-to-head record for Brazil x Japan?

In recent meetings: 3 wins for Brazil, 0 draws and 1 win for Japan.

Where can I see Brazil x Japan stats?

Here you'll find goal stats, head-to-head and the prediction for the Brazil national football team vs the Japan national football team at the 2026 World Cup, with over/under tendency and odds.

What was the result of Brazil x Japan?

Final score: Brazil 2 x 1 Japan.