Japan vs Sweden Predictions – Group F (Match 9)

Japan vs Sweden Predictions – Group F (Match 9)

Japan
vs
Sweden
Friday 26th June 2026 9:00 AM

Hands down game of the day with second place in the group up for grabs.

Japan became the first Asian side to score four goals in a game at the World Cup when they shutout Tunisia 4-0 last weekend, while Sweden is hoping to regroup after being handed a dose of reality in a 5-1 defeat to the Netherlands.

For the Samurai Blue, there’s a chance they top Group F if they can put up more goals than the Netherlands, and there’s every reason to believe with Japan riding a nine-game unbeaten streak.

Sweden made their mark in a similar demolition job of Tunisia in their opener, but they have little experience playing some of the top Asian sides on the big stage.

With some queries defensively and the chance of a few personnel changes down back, Japan looks the safer bet to build on what they accomplished on Matchday 2 and really put the pressure on the Netherlands.

Prediction: Japan to Win @ $1.85

Value: Japan to Win & Over 2.5 Goals @ $2.63

Player Pick: Daichi Kamada Anytime Goalscorer @ $5

Japan vs Sweden Odds & Popular Betting Markets

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