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Brazil vs Japan

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World Championship 2026 NRG Stadium, Houston, TX
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Match Events

12'
Sano K.
14'
Casemiro
29' Event
Sano K.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 2-1, with Brazil advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

50%
Brazil
28%
Draws
22%
Japan
Draw rate projection: 28% Favored: Brazil

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

76% / High Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Japan come out ahead of Brazil on wins alone.
  • 50% — that's where the model lands on Brazil taking it.
  • Japan arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Brazil, who have won 1 of the last 5 encounters.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
  • These two have met 5 times recently and Brazil have taken 4 of them.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 91%
Over 1.5 Goals 81.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 29.2%
Brazil Clean Sheet 68%
Japan Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Brazil Japan
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 15 21
Draws 8 6
Losses 7 3
Goals Scored 2.25 2.13
Goals Conceded 1.38 0.5
Expected Goals (xG) 2.25 2.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.38 0.50

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jun 29, 2026 World Championship
Brazil vs Japan
2:1
Oct 14, 2025 Friendly International
Japan vs Brazil
3:2
Jun 6, 2022 Friendly International
Japan vs Brazil
0:1
Nov 10, 2017 Friendly International
Japan vs Brazil
1:3
Oct 14, 2014 Friendly International
Japan vs Brazil
0:4

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Brazil Compare

Top Goalscorer Casemiro
1 Goals
Assists Leader Martinelli G.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.73
Avg xA / game 1.13

Japan Compare

Top Goalscorer Sano K.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.94
Avg xA / game 1.18

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Brazil 59 / 100
Japan 22 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Brazil Japan

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick BRA Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Brazil scored in 83% of their last 30 outings.

These sides typically produce 3.40 goals when they meet.

Brazil went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Japan's defensive record shows goals conceded in 33% of 30 matches.

Scoring Trends

Brazil VS Japan
2.25 Goals Scored 2.13
1.38 Goals Conceded 0.5
100% Over 1.5 63%
63% Over 2.5 50%
38% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Brazil

(Home)
05 Jul
Brazil
1 : 2
Norway
29 Jun
Brazil
2 : 1
Japan
24 Jun
Scotland
0 : 3
Brazil
20 Jun
Brazil
3 : 0
Haiti
13 Jun
Brazil
1 : 1
Morocco
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Japan

(Away)
29 Jun
Brazil
2 : 1
Japan
25 Jun
Japan
1 : 1
Sweden
21 Jun
Tunisia
0 : 4
Japan
14 Jun
Netherlands
2 : 2
Japan
31 May
Japan
1 : 0
Iceland
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/16-finals
Germany1
Paraguay2
France3
Sweden0
South Africa0
Canada1
Netherlands1
Morocco2
Portugal2
Croatia1
Spain3
Austria0
USA2
Bosnia & Herzegovina0
Belgium3
Senegal2
Brazil2
Japan1
Ivory Coast1
Norway2
Mexico2
Ecuador0
England2
D.R. Congo1
Argentina3
Cape Verde2
Australia1
Egypt2
Switzerland2
Algeria0
Colombia1
Ghana0
1/8-finals
Paraguay0
France1
Canada0
Morocco3
Portugal0
Spain1
USA1
Belgium4
Brazil1
Norway2
Mexico2
England3
Argentina3
Egypt2
Switzerland1
Colombia0
Quarter-finals
France2
Morocco0
Spain2
Belgium1
Norway1
England2
Argentina3
Switzerland1
Semi-finals
France0
Spain2
England1
Argentina2
Final
Spain1
Argentina0
France4
England6