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USA vs Japan

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Friendly International 2025 ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, Columbus, OH
2 - 0
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Match Events

23'
Zendejas A.
30' Event
Zendejas A.
Assist: Arfsten M.
35'
Ogawa K.

AI Match Summary

The Friendly International 2025 game between USA and Japan finished 2-0, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward USA.

Win Probability Meter

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

42%
USA
20%
Draws
38%
Japan
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: USA

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

38% / Low Confidence
  • Japan carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 44% draw probability.
  • Regular Friendly International 2025 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
  • History favors USA here — 2 wins from the last 3 head-to-heads.

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%
USA Clean Sheet 11%
Japan Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric USA Japan
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 17 21
Draws 1 6
Losses 12 3
Goals Scored 1.87 2.47
Goals Conceded 1.5 0.5
Expected Goals (xG) 1.38 1.81
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 9, 2025 Friendly International
USA vs Japan
2:0
Sep 23, 2022 Friendly International
Japan vs USA
2:0
Feb 10, 2006 Friendly International
USA vs Japan
3:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

USA Compare

Top Goalscorer Zendejas A.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Balogun F.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.06
Avg xA / game 0.69

Japan Compare

Avg xG / game 1.65
Avg xA / game 1.01

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

USA 35 / 100
Japan 32 / 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
USA Japan

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Japan Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

USA scored in 83% of their last 30 games.

These sides typically produce 3.00 goals when they meet.

USA has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

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

Scoring Trends

USA VS Japan
2.38 Goals Scored 1.88
1.75 Goals Conceded 0.38
100% Over 1.5 63%
75% Over 2.5 38%
50% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

USA

(Home)
07 Jul
USA
1 : 4
Belgium
02 Jul
USA
2 : 0
Bosnia & Herzegovina
26 Jun
Turkey
3 : 2
USA
19 Jun
USA
2 : 0
Australia
13 Jun
USA
4 : 1
Paraguay
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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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