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 3.1 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 3.1 goals/game, xG 1.78, over 2.5 in 65%. Form: W W D L W.
Japan: avg 2.6 goals/game, xG 1.27, over 2.5 in 50%. Form: W D W W L.
Brazil x Japan corner, card & goal statistics
Across 22 analysed Brazil games the average is 8.9 corners, over 9.5 in 32%; across 19 analysed Japan games the average is 7.1 corners, over 9.5 in 16%. Across 20 analysed Brazil games the average is 3.5 cards, over 4.5 in 25%; across 13 analysed Japan games the average is 2.7 cards, over 4.5 in 8%. Across 12 analysed Brazil games the average is 1.8 first-half goals, with a goal before the break in 83%; across 9 analysed Japan games the average is 0.7 first-half goals, with a goal before the break in 44%. Referee: Maurizio Mariani — 4.4 cards per game across 8 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.
Teams and group
Brazil stats · Japan stats · All teams stats
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Recent meetings
In the last 5 meetings: 4 wins for Brazil, 0 draws and 1 win for Japan.
- Monday, June 29, 2026 — World Cup: Brazil 2 x 1 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 22 analysed Brazil games the average is 8.9 corners, over 9.5 in 32%; across 19 analysed Japan games the average is 7.1 corners, over 9.5 in 16%. 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 20 analysed Brazil games the average is 3.5 cards, over 4.5 in 25%; across 13 analysed Japan games the average is 2.7 cards, over 4.5 in 8%. 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 8 analysed games he averages 4.4 cards per match, over 4.5 in 50%. 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 12 analysed Brazil games the average is 1.8 first-half goals, with a goal before the break in 83%; across 9 analysed Japan games the average is 0.7 first-half goals, with a goal before the break in 44%. 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 3.1 goals/game (recent: W-W-D-L-W). Japan: avg 2.6 goals/game (recent: W-D-W-W-L).
What is the head-to-head record for Brazil x Japan?
In recent meetings: 4 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.