· Kicks off in 16h 18m · Venue TBD
Full-time / regulation result. Sums to 100%.
Japan 57%, draw 25%, Sweden 18%.
Expected goals and control are derived estimates from the model's ratings — indicative leans, not measured match stats.
| Score | Probability | |
|---|---|---|
| 1–1 | 12.1% | |
| 1–0 | 11.9% | |
| 2–0 | 11.0% | |
| 2–1 | 9.7% | |
| 0–0 | 8.3% |
Over 2.5 goals: 48% · Under 2.5: 52%.
Japan enters with a 142-point Elo advantage and is projected to dominate possession (64% control) while generating nearly twice Sweden's expected goal output (1.72 vs 0.88). Sweden will likely sit deeper and look to exploit limited opportunities on the counter, relying on organised defending to stay compact.
Japan's attacking rhythm against Sweden's ability to absorb pressure and remain disciplined defensively will define the match. How effectively Sweden can transition from defence to quick attacks will determine whether they can capitalise on their limited chances.
Japan's superior Elo rating and expected-goal advantage suggest a likely edge, but the model's modest confidence (0.39) and volatile risk rating reflect genuine uncertainty—the most-likely single score is actually 1-1, highlighting how evenly a draw could unfold despite the statistical lean toward Japan.
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Japan favoured but far from certain: the model sees them likely on top (57% win) but most-likely score is a 1-1 draw—classic group-stage unpredictability.
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