Group F action continues with Tunisia and Japan locking horns in a match that could have a huge impact on the race for the knockout stages. Tunisia have work to do after suffering a heavy 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their World Cup opener. The Eagles of Carthage struggled defensively throughout the contest and were punished whenever Sweden attacked with pace. FC Copenhagen forward Elias Achouri is pushing for a place in the starting XI as Tunisia look for a response. The nominal hosts are conceding 1.7 goals per game on average and own an expected goals against figure of 1.46, suggesting defensive vulnerabilities remain a concern.
Japan, on the other hand, showed great character to rescue a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands thanks to a late equalizer. The Samurai Blue extended their impressive run of results and remain one of the most disciplined sides in the tournament. While Takefusa Kubo misses out after suffering a knee injury against the Dutch, Japan still possess plenty of quality in attack through players such as Ritsu Doan and Kaoru Sano. Hajime Moriyasu's men have won 60% of their last ten matches, kept six clean sheets in that span, and are conceding only 0.8 goals per game on average.
Japan are in much better form and given Tunisia's shaky defence, Away Win should be considered, alongside Japan to Win to Nil and Under 3.5 goals (all three previous meetings between these nations finished below four goals, and Japan's matches are often tactically disciplined).
This World Cup 2026 match will be played on Sunday 21 June 2026 at 05:00.
What is our Tunisia vs Japan prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Tunisia 0 - 1 Japan
Tunisia vs Japan Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 0-1 @ 500 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -163 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1200 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -138 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 220 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Koki Ogawa @ 137 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Koki Ogawa @ 400 Odds
- To be Booked: Hannibal Mejbri @ 130 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Japan -0.5 @ -191 Odds
- European Handicap: Tunisia +2 @ -200 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -400 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Japan to Win @ -700 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Japan to Win/Japan to Win @ 130 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Japan - Yes @ -120 Odds
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View OfferTunisia Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwlddwdlll | 1.20 |
| Home | w | 3.00 |
| Away | wlddwdlll | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 100% | 22% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 4.00 | 2.78 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 3.00 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 1.00 | 1.78 |
| BTTS | 50% | 100% | 44% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 0% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.12 | 1.72 | 1.06 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.46 | 0.76 | 1.54 |
Japan Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dldwwwwwwd | 2.10 |
| Home | dwwww | 2.60 |
| Away | dlwwd | 1.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.30 | 3.00 | 1.60 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 2.20 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| BTTS | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.42 | 1.54 | 1.30 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.18 | 0.86 | 1.50 |
Tunisia vs Japan Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Tunisia (0%)
3 Matches
Japan (100%)
