Japan u23 vs South Africa u23: Prediction and Betting Tips

Japan u23looking for a good start in the Olympics

This is Japan’s seventh appearance in the Olympics the first one being in 1996. Their best result was fourth place achieved in 2012. The team won the Asian Games in 2010 and the AFC u23 Championships in 2016. Japan’s Olympic team or the u23 teams have always been one of the best in Asia.

In their last competitive participation, Japan u23 played in this year’s AFC Championships and had were eliminated from the group stage after losing two matches to Syria and Saudia and Drawing with Qatar. In their recent games as preparation for the Olympics, Japan beat Jamaica and Honduras and drew with Spain.

Japan u23 Key Points

• In their last seven matches, Japan won two
• Japan have scored at least a goal in seven of their last eight matches
• At least one goal was conceded in japan’s last nine matches

South Africa u23 in not the ideal form

In their two previous appearances at the Olympics in 2000 and 2016, South Africa have not advanced beyond the group stage. The y have played six matches in the total won one, drew two and lost three. South Africa u23 team have played in the African Nations Cup and reached the third position on two occasions. In 2011 they won the silver medal in the African Games.

South Africa u23 team played in the African Nations Cup in 2019 as their last competitive participation. They finished third in the tournament which served also as a qualification for the Olympics. South Africa beat Ghana on penalties after drawing 2-2 in extra time.

South Africa u23 Key Points

• In their last five matches, South Africa won two
• South Africa have scored in two of their last seven matches
• Eight goals were conceded by South Africa in the last three matches

Japan u23 vs South Africa u23 Prediction

Japan will be looking to make a winning start to their Olympics campaign as they play South Africa whom they have met once before in the year 2000 in the Olympics and won 2-1.

Based on their latest results, Japan seems to be in better form as they drew with Spain in a friendly 1-1 while South Africa lost to Egypt 3-0. 

Japan are the clear favorite with Vbet offering as low as 1.27 odds for a Japan win. They are a very strong team and will be favorites as well to qualify from this group to the quarters.

We don’t think we will see both teams scoring in this match and an odds of 1.61 at Vbet for that bet seems quite reasonable.

Japan u23 vs South Africa u23 Betting Tips

Both Teams To Score No 1.61 at Vbet

Under 3.5 Goals 1.50 at Vbet