All eyes will be on Wembley as England take on Japan in an eagerly-awaited international friendly. As Japan are tough to beat, we predict a 1-1 draw. The Three Lions are looking to bounce back after a 1-1 draw with Uruguay, but injuries to Phil Foden and Noni Madueke limit their attacking options. They’ve struggled for consistency, averaging just 1.30 points per game and scoring 1.20 goals per match, while failing to score in 40% of their recent outings. Players like Cole Palmer and Jarrod Bowen could inject fresh energy into the attack.
Japan travel to London in much better form, averaging 2.30 points per game and winning 70% of their last 10 matches. The Samurai Blue have been particularly solid defensively, conceding just 0.70 goals per game and keeping clean sheets in 60% of matches. While their away scoring is lower (0.50 goals per game), their structure and discipline make them difficult to break down, especially with Mitoma and Doan pushing for starting roles.
Considering Japan’s strong defence and England’s inconsistency in attack, we believe that there is big value in betting on Under 2.5 goals. Additionally, Half-Time Draw and Draw bets should be considered.
This match will be played on Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 19:45.
What is our England vs Japan prediction?
Our prediction for this match: England 1 - 1 Japan
England vs Japan Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-1 @ 700 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -111 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -800 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -106 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Phil Foden @ 187 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Phil Foden @ 600 Odds
- To be Booked: Elliot Anderson @ 500 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Japan +1 @ -125 Odds
- European Handicap: Japan +2 @ -200 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 6 - 8 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -600 Odds
- Draw No Bet: England to Win @ -500 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 500 Odds
- Clean Sheet: England - No @ -163 Odds
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View OfferEngland Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwllwllwwd | 1.30 |
| Home | lwwlw | 1.80 |
| Away | lllwd | 0.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 2.60 | 2.60 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.23 | 1.51 | 0.95 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.41 | 1.27 | 1.55 |
Japan Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwdldwwww | 2.30 |
| Home | wwdwww | 2.67 |
| Away | wdlw | 1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 83% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 3.83 | 1.00 |
| Scored | 2.00 | 3.00 | 0.50 |
| Conceded | 0.70 | 0.83 | 0.50 |
| BTTS | 30% | 50% | 0% |
| Clean Sheets | 60% | 50% | 75% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.62 | 1.84 | 1.29 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.03 | 0.87 | 1.28 |
England vs Japan Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Previous Match Data between these 2 teams are not available
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