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Japan vs New Zealand - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
World
Kirin Cup (Japan) New National Stadium, Tokyo 
Match Events
AI Match Summary
First leg ended 2-1. The second leg ended 2-1.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Japan carry the better recent record into this one.
- Model gives Japan a 54% chance of winning this.
- Japan have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
- Historical meetings favor Japan, who have won 3 of the last 5 encounters.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- History favors Japan here — 4 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Japan | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 29 |
| Wins | 21 | 12 |
| Draws | 6 | 4 |
| Losses | 3 | 13 |
| Goals Scored | 2.27 | 2.17 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.6 | 1.38 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.06 | 1.06 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Japan Compare
New Zealand Compare
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Japan scored in 87% of their last 30 games.
New Zealand has conceded goals in 69% of their last 29 outings.
Historical meetings average 3.00 goals per match.
Solid form: Japan remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.
