Japan vs Indonesia – AFC Asian Cup Group D – Round 3 | Date: Wednesday, 24 January 2024 | Kick-off: 12:30 CET | Venue: Al Thumama Stadium (ad-Dōha (Doha))
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Despite their poor performance against Iraq, Japan are heading into this game as overwhelming favorites.
Japan and Indonesia met last time, back in 1989. They were in the same group for the World Cup 1990 qualifiers. The first game ended in a goalless draw, while in the reverse match, Japan thrashed their opponents 5:0.
We predict Japan will win to Nil in this game.
Prediction: Japan to win to Nil
Japan players will seek to bounce back after a “tight” defeat to Iraq.
We expect them to score at least 2-3 goals in this clash.
Betting Tip: Japan goals handicap -1.5
Japan will face Indonesia in an AFC Asian Cup Group D match.
After a shock defeat against Iraq (1:2) last weekend, Japan have lost a chance to qualify for the first spot.
Meanwhile, Indonesia have secured a narrow and tough victory over Vietnam to keep their qualifying hopes alive.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
| 1 | Iraq | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 6 | Advance to knockout stage |
| 2 | Japan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 3 | |
| 3 | Indonesia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 3 | Possible knockout stage |
| 4 | Vietnam | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | −3 | 0 |
Japan: Suzuki; Sugawara, Itakura, Taniguchi, Ito, Morita, Endo, Nakamura, Minamino, Ito, Hosoya
Indonesia: Ari; Amat, Baggott, Ridho, Sayuri, Hubner, Jenner, Arhan, Ferdinan, Struick, Witan
TV Channel: DAZN